Product Information
BENZTROPINE MES 0.5 MG TAB is a generic product labeled by ScieGen Pharmaceuticals Inc., priced at $0.0649 per EA under NDC 50228022510. Its NADAC has been published 79 times since Feb 19, 2025.
FDA first approved this application on Dec 12, 1996. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AA.
Strength
.5 mg/1
Manufacturer
ScieGen Pharmaceuticals Inc.NDC
50228022510
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
BENZTROPINE MESYLATEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA040103FDA Approved
12/12/1996
TE Code
AA
On Market Since
11/5/2024
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for BENZTROPINE MES 0.5 MG TAB has been published 79 times since Feb 19, 2025, and over the history we have for it it has declined 15.7%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.0649 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.0810 (Apr 16, 2025) |
| All-time low | $0.0633 (Jun 17, 2026) |
| 52-week high | $0.0748 |
| 52-week low | $0.0633 |
| Median price | $0.0721 |
| Average price | $0.0710 |
| Largest weekly change | -6.2% (May 21, 2025) |
| Weeks tracked | 79 |
| Tracking since | Feb 19, 2025 |
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). None of the shown alternatives sit below the current price. 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 BENZTROPINE MES 0.5 MG TAB?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for BENZTROPINE MES 0.5 MG TAB, manufactured by ScieGen Pharmaceuticals Inc., is $0.0649 per EA (NDC 50228022510), effective Aug 19, 2026.
How has the price of BENZTROPINE MES 0.5 MG TAB changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for BENZTROPINE MES 0.5 MG TAB has declined 15.7%. It has been tracked across 79 weekly CMS publications since Feb 19, 2025.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for BENZTROPINE MES 0.5 MG TAB?
Since Feb 19, 2025, the NADAC for BENZTROPINE MES 0.5 MG TAB has ranged from a low of $0.0633 (Jun 17, 2026) to a high of $0.0810 (Apr 16, 2025), with a median of $0.0721 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to BENZTROPINE MES 0.5 MG TAB?
2 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as BENZTROPINE MES 0.5 MG TAB in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures BENZTROPINE MES 0.5 MG TAB?
BENZTROPINE MES 0.5 MG TAB (NDC 50228022510) is labeled by ScieGen Pharmaceuticals Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.