Historical record - last NADAC publication: 1/28/2016
Product Information
ARICEPT 5 MG TABLET is a brand product labeled by Eisai Inc., priced at $16.4368 per EA under NDC 62856024530. Its NADAC has been published 169 times since Nov 28, 2013.
The High Outlier badge above means this manufacturer's average price in the donepezil hydrochloride 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.
Strength
5 mg/1
Manufacturer
Eisai Inc.NDC
62856024530
Classification
Brand
Dosage Form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Route
ORAL
Last Updated
1/28/2016
Active Ingredients
DONEPEZIL HYDROCHLORIDEApproval Type
New Drug (NDA)
FDA Application
NDA020690On Market Since
11/25/1996
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for ARICEPT 5 MG TABLET has been published 169 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has risen 43.3%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $16.4368 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $16.4368 (Feb 15, 2017) |
| All-time low | $11.4699 (Nov 28, 2013) |
| Median price | $14.9559 |
| Average price | $14.7192 |
| Largest weekly change | +10.0% (Oct 8, 2014) |
| Weeks tracked | 169 |
| Tracking since | Nov 28, 2013 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 2 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 2 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 100% 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 ARICEPT 5 MG TABLET?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for ARICEPT 5 MG TABLET, manufactured by Eisai Inc., is $16.4368 per EA (NDC 62856024530), effective Feb 15, 2017.
How has the price of ARICEPT 5 MG TABLET changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for ARICEPT 5 MG TABLET has risen 43.3%. It has been tracked across 169 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for ARICEPT 5 MG TABLET?
Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for ARICEPT 5 MG TABLET has ranged from a low of $11.4699 (Nov 28, 2013) to a high of $16.4368 (Feb 15, 2017), with a median of $14.9559 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to ARICEPT 5 MG TABLET?
Yes. 2 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, DONEPEZIL HCL 5 MG TABLET, is $0.0427 per EA — about 100% below ARICEPT 5 MG TABLET.
Who manufactures ARICEPT 5 MG TABLET?
ARICEPT 5 MG TABLET (NDC 62856024530) is labeled by Eisai Inc., and CMS classifies it as a brand product.
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