Product Information
METHIMAZOLE 5 MG TABLET is a generic product labeled by Chartwell RX LLC, priced at $0.0702 per EA under NDC 62135020518. Its NADAC has been published 243 times since Feb 9, 2022.
FDA first approved this application on Mar 27, 2001. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
Strength
5 mg/1
Manufacturer
Chartwell RX LLCNDC
62135020518
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
Active Ingredients
METHIMAZOLEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA040411FDA Approved
3/27/2001
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
3/27/2001
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for METHIMAZOLE 5 MG TABLET has been published 243 times since Feb 9, 2022, and over the history we have for it it has held within roughly two percent of its current level. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.0702 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.1140 (Sep 13, 2023) |
| All-time low | $0.0602 (May 18, 2022) |
| 52-week high | $0.0861 |
| 52-week low | $0.0702 |
| Median price | $0.0746 |
| Average price | $0.0778 |
| Largest weekly change | +27.3% (Aug 23, 2023) |
| Weeks tracked | 243 |
| Tracking since | Feb 9, 2022 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 5 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 METHIMAZOLE 5 MG TABLET?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METHIMAZOLE 5 MG TABLET, manufactured by Chartwell RX LLC, is $0.0702 per EA (NDC 62135020518), effective Sep 30, 2026.
How has the price of METHIMAZOLE 5 MG TABLET changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for METHIMAZOLE 5 MG TABLET has held within roughly two percent of its current level. It has been tracked across 243 weekly CMS publications since Feb 9, 2022.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for METHIMAZOLE 5 MG TABLET?
Since Feb 9, 2022, the NADAC for METHIMAZOLE 5 MG TABLET has ranged from a low of $0.0602 (May 18, 2022) to a high of $0.1140 (Sep 13, 2023), with a median of $0.0746 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to METHIMAZOLE 5 MG TABLET?
5 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as METHIMAZOLE 5 MG TABLET in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures METHIMAZOLE 5 MG TABLET?
METHIMAZOLE 5 MG TABLET (NDC 62135020518) is labeled by Chartwell RX LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.