Product Information

CEPHALEXIN 500 MG TABLET is a generic product labeled by Aurobindo Pharma Limited, priced at $1.2832 per EA under NDC 59651078401. Its NADAC has been published 82 times since Dec 4, 2024.

The High Outlier badge above means this manufacturer's average price in the Cephalexin market falls above Q3 + 1.5·IQR across all competing manufacturers. We only apply this flag in markets with four or more competitors. Full definition: glossary → outlier.

CEPHALEXIN 500 MG TABLET

Cephalexin
$1.2832per EA
High Outlier

Strength

500 mg/1

NDC

59651078401

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

TABLET, FILM COATED

Route

ORAL

Last Updated

6/17/2026

Active Ingredients

CEPHALEXIN

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA218817

On Market Since

9/27/2024

Pharmacological Classes

Price Statistics

The NADAC for CEPHALEXIN 500 MG TABLET has been published 82 times since Dec 4, 2024, and over the history we have for it it has declined 38.5%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$1.2832 per EA
All-time high$2.0956 (Mar 12, 2025)
All-time low$1.2832 (Jun 17, 2026)
52-week high$1.8461
52-week low$1.2832
Median price$1.6062
Average price$1.6629
Largest weekly change-8.2% (Oct 22, 2025)
Weeks tracked82
Tracking sinceDec 4, 2024

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

-0.7%

3M

-0.7%

6M

-8.1%

1Y

-30.5%

3Y

N/A

5Y

N/A

All

-38.5%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 7 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 7 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 93% at current NADAC. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the NADAC price of CEPHALEXIN 500 MG TABLET?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for CEPHALEXIN 500 MG TABLET, manufactured by Aurobindo Pharma Limited, is $1.2832 per EA (NDC 59651078401), effective Jun 24, 2026.

How has the price of CEPHALEXIN 500 MG TABLET changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for CEPHALEXIN 500 MG TABLET has declined 38.5%. It has been tracked across 82 weekly CMS publications since Dec 4, 2024.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for CEPHALEXIN 500 MG TABLET?

Since Dec 4, 2024, the NADAC for CEPHALEXIN 500 MG TABLET has ranged from a low of $1.2832 (Jun 17, 2026) to a high of $2.0956 (Mar 12, 2025), with a median of $1.6062 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to CEPHALEXIN 500 MG TABLET?

Yes. 7 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, CEPHALEXIN 500 MG CAPSULE, is $0.0924 per EA — about 93% below CEPHALEXIN 500 MG TABLET.

Who manufactures CEPHALEXIN 500 MG TABLET?

CEPHALEXIN 500 MG TABLET (NDC 59651078401) is labeled by Aurobindo Pharma Limited, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.