Product Information
METRONIDAZOLE TOPICAL 1% GEL is a generic product labeled by Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A. Inc., priced at $0.6209 per GM under NDC 51672421503. Its NADAC has been published 310 times since Sep 16, 2020.
FDA first approved this application on Mar 14, 2017. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
Strength
10 mg/g
Manufacturer
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A. Inc.NDC
51672421503
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
GEL
Route
TOPICAL
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
METRONIDAZOLEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA204651FDA Approved
3/14/2017
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
4/9/2019
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for METRONIDAZOLE TOPICAL 1% GEL has been published 310 times since Sep 16, 2020, and over the history we have for it it has declined 62.5%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.6209 per GM |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $1.8562 (Nov 11, 2020) |
| All-time low | $0.5951 (May 22, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $0.8011 |
| 52-week low | $0.6209 |
| Median price | $0.9282 |
| Average price | $1.0480 |
| Largest weekly change | +38.7% (Jun 19, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 310 |
| Tracking since | Sep 16, 2020 |
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 16% 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 METRONIDAZOLE TOPICAL 1% GEL?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METRONIDAZOLE TOPICAL 1% GEL, manufactured by Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A. Inc., is $0.6209 per GM (NDC 51672421503), effective Aug 19, 2026.
How has the price of METRONIDAZOLE TOPICAL 1% GEL changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for METRONIDAZOLE TOPICAL 1% GEL has declined 62.5%. It has been tracked across 310 weekly CMS publications since Sep 16, 2020.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for METRONIDAZOLE TOPICAL 1% GEL?
Since Sep 16, 2020, the NADAC for METRONIDAZOLE TOPICAL 1% GEL has ranged from a low of $0.5951 (May 22, 2024) to a high of $1.8562 (Nov 11, 2020), with a median of $0.9282 per GM.
Are there cheaper alternatives to METRONIDAZOLE TOPICAL 1% GEL?
Yes. 2 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, METRONIDAZOLE TOP 1% GEL PUMP, is $0.5229 per GM — about 16% below METRONIDAZOLE TOPICAL 1% GEL.
Who manufactures METRONIDAZOLE TOPICAL 1% GEL?
METRONIDAZOLE TOPICAL 1% GEL (NDC 51672421503) is labeled by Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A. Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.