Product Information
DAPSONE 5% GEL is a generic product labeled by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc., priced at $0.6638 per GM under NDC 51672138703. Its NADAC has been published 455 times since Jan 17, 2018.
FDA first approved this application on Oct 16, 2017. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
Strength
50 mg/g
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.NDC
51672138703
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
GEL
Route
TOPICAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
Active Ingredients
DAPSONEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA209506FDA Approved
10/16/2017
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
10/16/2017
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for DAPSONE 5% GEL has been published 455 times since Jan 17, 2018, and over the history we have for it it has declined 88.2%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.6638 per GM |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $6.4335 (Apr 11, 2018) |
| All-time low | $0.6638 (Sep 23, 2026) |
| 52-week high | $1.0392 |
| 52-week low | $0.6638 |
| Median price | $2.5904 |
| Average price | $2.9725 |
| Largest weekly change | +53.7% (Jul 21, 2021) |
| Weeks tracked | 455 |
| Tracking since | Jan 17, 2018 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 4 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 DAPSONE 5% GEL?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for DAPSONE 5% GEL, manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc., is $0.6638 per GM (NDC 51672138703), effective Sep 30, 2026.
How has the price of DAPSONE 5% GEL changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for DAPSONE 5% GEL has declined 88.2%. It has been tracked across 455 weekly CMS publications since Jan 17, 2018.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for DAPSONE 5% GEL?
Since Jan 17, 2018, the NADAC for DAPSONE 5% GEL has ranged from a low of $0.6638 (Sep 23, 2026) to a high of $6.4335 (Apr 11, 2018), with a median of $2.5904 per GM.
Are there cheaper alternatives to DAPSONE 5% GEL?
4 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as DAPSONE 5% GEL in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures DAPSONE 5% GEL?
DAPSONE 5% GEL (NDC 51672138703) is labeled by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.