Product Information
MS CONTIN ER 15 MG TABLET is a brand product labeled by Rhodes Pharmaceuticals L.P., priced at $4.6531 per EA under NDC 42858051501. Its NADAC has been published 115 times since May 22, 2024.
FDA first approved this application on May 29, 1987. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
Strength
15 mg/1
Manufacturer
Rhodes Pharmaceuticals L.P.NDC
42858051501
Classification
Brand
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
Active Ingredients
MORPHINE SULFATEApproval Type
New Drug (NDA)
FDA Application
NDA019516FDA Approved
5/29/1987
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
5/15/2017
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for MS CONTIN ER 15 MG TABLET has been published 115 times since May 22, 2024, and over the history we have for it it has risen 15.2%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $4.6531 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $4.6807 (Jul 15, 2026) |
| All-time low | $4.0400 (May 22, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $4.6807 |
| 52-week low | $4.6531 |
| Median price | $4.4046 |
| Average price | $4.5342 |
| Largest weekly change | +9.0% (Jun 5, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 115 |
| Tracking since | May 22, 2024 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 2 manufacturers offering a NADAC-published product with this drug's active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form (cheapest from each manufacturer, up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 95% at current NADAC. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NADAC price of MS CONTIN ER 15 MG TABLET?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for MS CONTIN ER 15 MG TABLET, manufactured by Rhodes Pharmaceuticals L.P., is $4.6531 per EA (NDC 42858051501), effective Sep 30, 2026.
How has the price of MS CONTIN ER 15 MG TABLET changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for MS CONTIN ER 15 MG TABLET has risen 15.2%. It has been tracked across 115 weekly CMS publications since May 22, 2024.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for MS CONTIN ER 15 MG TABLET?
Since May 22, 2024, the NADAC for MS CONTIN ER 15 MG TABLET has ranged from a low of $4.0400 (May 22, 2024) to a high of $4.6807 (Jul 15, 2026), with a median of $4.4046 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to MS CONTIN ER 15 MG TABLET?
Yes. 2 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, MORPHINE SULFATE IR 15 MG TAB, is $0.2255 per EA — about 95% below MS CONTIN ER 15 MG TABLET.
Who manufactures MS CONTIN ER 15 MG TABLET?
MS CONTIN ER 15 MG TABLET (NDC 42858051501) is labeled by Rhodes Pharmaceuticals L.P., and CMS classifies it as a brand product.