Product Information
NIACIN ER 500 MG TABLET is a generic product labeled by AvPAK, priced at $0.1696 per EA under NDC 50268058413. Its NADAC has been published 434 times since May 2, 2018.
FDA first approved this application on Jul 24, 2015. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
The Low Outlier badge above means this manufacturer's average price in the Niacin market falls below Q1 − 1.5·IQR across all competing manufacturers. We only apply this flag in markets with four or more competitors. Full definition: glossary → outlier.
Strength
500 mg/1
Manufacturer
AvPAKNDC
50268058413
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
NIACINApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA203578FDA Approved
7/24/2015
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
9/14/2017
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for NIACIN ER 500 MG TABLET has been published 434 times since May 2, 2018, and over the history we have for it it has declined 70.8%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.1696 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.5800 (May 16, 2018) |
| All-time low | $0.1043 (Jul 17, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $0.1696 |
| 52-week low | $0.1492 |
| Median price | $0.2115 |
| Average price | $0.2762 |
| Largest weekly change | +51.4% (Aug 21, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 434 |
| Tracking since | May 2, 2018 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 5 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 NIACIN ER 500 MG TABLET?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for NIACIN ER 500 MG TABLET, manufactured by AvPAK, is $0.1696 per EA (NDC 50268058413), effective Aug 19, 2026.
How has the price of NIACIN ER 500 MG TABLET changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for NIACIN ER 500 MG TABLET has declined 70.8%. It has been tracked across 434 weekly CMS publications since May 2, 2018.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for NIACIN ER 500 MG TABLET?
Since May 2, 2018, the NADAC for NIACIN ER 500 MG TABLET has ranged from a low of $0.1043 (Jul 17, 2024) to a high of $0.5800 (May 16, 2018), with a median of $0.2115 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to NIACIN ER 500 MG TABLET?
5 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as NIACIN ER 500 MG TABLET in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures NIACIN ER 500 MG TABLET?
NIACIN ER 500 MG TABLET (NDC 50268058413) is labeled by AvPAK, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.