Historical record - last NADAC publication: 8/17/2022
Product Information
METFORMIN HCL 500 MG TABLET is a generic product labeled by Epic Pharma LLC, priced at $0.0148 per EA under NDC 42806031305. Its NADAC has been published 279 times since Apr 19, 2017.
Strength
500 mg/1
Manufacturer
Epic Pharma LLCNDC
42806031305
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Route
ORAL
Last Updated
8/17/2022
Active Ingredients
METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA090564On Market Since
3/13/2017
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for METFORMIN HCL 500 MG TABLET has been published 279 times since Apr 19, 2017, and over the history we have for it it has declined 2.1%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.0148 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.0172 (Jun 16, 2021) |
| All-time low | $0.0146 (Jul 20, 2022) |
| Median price | $0.0157 |
| Average price | $0.0158 |
| Largest weekly change | +7.0% (Oct 17, 2018) |
| Weeks tracked | 279 |
| Tracking since | Apr 19, 2017 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 20 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 10 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 6% at current NADAC. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NADAC price of METFORMIN HCL 500 MG TABLET?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METFORMIN HCL 500 MG TABLET, manufactured by Epic Pharma LLC, is $0.0148 per EA (NDC 42806031305), effective Aug 17, 2022.
How has the price of METFORMIN HCL 500 MG TABLET changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for METFORMIN HCL 500 MG TABLET has declined 2.1%. It has been tracked across 279 weekly CMS publications since Apr 19, 2017.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for METFORMIN HCL 500 MG TABLET?
Since Apr 19, 2017, the NADAC for METFORMIN HCL 500 MG TABLET has ranged from a low of $0.0146 (Jul 20, 2022) to a high of $0.0172 (Jun 16, 2021), with a median of $0.0157 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to METFORMIN HCL 500 MG TABLET?
Yes. 20 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, METFORMIN HCL 500 MG TABLET, is $0.0140 per EA — about 6% below METFORMIN HCL 500 MG TABLET.
Who manufactures METFORMIN HCL 500 MG TABLET?
METFORMIN HCL 500 MG TABLET (NDC 42806031305) is labeled by Epic Pharma LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.
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