Product Information
PENTASA 500 MG CAPSULE is a brand product labeled by Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc., priced at $5.8259 per EA under NDC 54092019112. Its NADAC has been published 657 times since Nov 28, 2013.
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Strength
500 mg/1
Manufacturer
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.NDC
54092019112
Classification
Brand
Dosage Form
CAPSULE
Route
ORAL
Last Updated
6/17/2026
Active Ingredients
MESALAMINEApproval Type
New Drug (NDA)
FDA Application
NDA020049On Market Since
7/8/2004
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for PENTASA 500 MG CAPSULE has been published 657 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has risen 77.1%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $5.8259 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $5.8421 (Aug 14, 2019) |
| All-time low | $3.2892 (Nov 28, 2013) |
| 52-week high | $5.8270 |
| 52-week low | $5.8147 |
| Median price | $5.8140 |
| Average price | $5.3437 |
| Largest weekly change | +9.0% (Apr 8, 2015) |
| Weeks tracked | 657 |
| Tracking since | Nov 28, 2013 |
Generic Alternatives
No other NADAC-published product shares this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. Compare the broader picture on the mesalamine market page.
Lowest-Cost Alternatives
No alternatives available
Frequently asked questions
What is the NADAC price of PENTASA 500 MG CAPSULE?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for PENTASA 500 MG CAPSULE, manufactured by Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc., is $5.8259 per EA (NDC 54092019112), effective Jun 24, 2026.
How has the price of PENTASA 500 MG CAPSULE changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for PENTASA 500 MG CAPSULE has risen 77.1%. It has been tracked across 657 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for PENTASA 500 MG CAPSULE?
Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for PENTASA 500 MG CAPSULE has ranged from a low of $3.2892 (Nov 28, 2013) to a high of $5.8421 (Aug 14, 2019), with a median of $5.8140 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to PENTASA 500 MG CAPSULE?
No other NADAC-published product currently shares the active ingredient, strength, and dosage form of PENTASA 500 MG CAPSULE, so no direct lower-cost alternative is listed.
Who manufactures PENTASA 500 MG CAPSULE?
PENTASA 500 MG CAPSULE (NDC 54092019112) is labeled by Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc., and CMS classifies it as a brand product.