Product Information

METFORMIN HCL 500 MG TABLET is a generic product labeled by American Health Packaging, priced at $0.0140 per EA under NDC 60687015501. Its NADAC has been published 530 times since May 4, 2016.

METFORMIN HCL 500 MG TABLET

Metformin Hydrochloride
$0.0140per EA

Strength

500 mg/1

NDC

60687015501

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

TABLET, FILM COATED

Route

ORAL

Last Updated

6/17/2026

Active Ingredients

METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA203686

On Market Since

4/4/2016

Pharmacological Classes

Biguanide
Biguanides

Price Statistics

The NADAC for METFORMIN HCL 500 MG TABLET has been published 530 times since May 4, 2016, and over the history we have for it it has declined 21.7%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.0140 per EA
All-time high$0.0179 (Jun 15, 2016)
All-time low$0.0123 (Nov 20, 2024)
52-week high$0.0147
52-week low$0.0139
Median price$0.0157
Average price$0.0155
Largest weekly change+20.4% (Jun 19, 2024)
Weeks tracked530
Tracking sinceMay 4, 2016

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

+0.1%

3M

-0.4%

6M

-1.2%

1Y

-2.5%

3Y

-10.2%

5Y

-14.5%

All

-21.7%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 21 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 10 manufacturers (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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the NADAC price of METFORMIN HCL 500 MG TABLET?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METFORMIN HCL 500 MG TABLET, manufactured by American Health Packaging, is $0.0140 per EA (NDC 60687015501), effective Jun 24, 2026.

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

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for METFORMIN HCL 500 MG TABLET has declined 21.7%. It has been tracked across 530 weekly CMS publications since May 4, 2016.

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

Since May 4, 2016, the NADAC for METFORMIN HCL 500 MG TABLET has ranged from a low of $0.0123 (Nov 20, 2024) to a high of $0.0179 (Jun 15, 2016), with a median of $0.0157 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to METFORMIN HCL 500 MG TABLET?

21 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form as METFORMIN HCL 500 MG TABLET, but none are currently priced below it.

Who manufactures METFORMIN HCL 500 MG TABLET?

METFORMIN HCL 500 MG TABLET (NDC 60687015501) is labeled by American Health Packaging, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.