Product Information
MEGESTROL 40 MG TABLET is a generic product labeled by Strides Pharma Inc., priced at $0.2465 per EA under NDC 64380015901. Its NADAC has been published 221 times since Jun 1, 2022.
FDA first approved this application on Aug 8, 1988. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
Strength
40 mg/1
Manufacturer
Strides Pharma Inc.NDC
64380015901
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
MEGESTROL ACETATEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA072423FDA Approved
8/8/1988
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
4/4/2022
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for MEGESTROL 40 MG TABLET has been published 221 times since Jun 1, 2022, and over the history we have for it it has risen 23.1%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.2465 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.2465 (Aug 19, 2026) |
| All-time low | $0.1792 (Apr 17, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $0.2465 |
| 52-week low | $0.2092 |
| Median price | $0.2061 |
| Average price | $0.2089 |
| Largest weekly change | +14.2% (Oct 18, 2023) |
| Weeks tracked | 221 |
| Tracking since | Jun 1, 2022 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 3 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 MEGESTROL 40 MG TABLET?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for MEGESTROL 40 MG TABLET, manufactured by Strides Pharma Inc., is $0.2465 per EA (NDC 64380015901), effective Aug 19, 2026.
How has the price of MEGESTROL 40 MG TABLET changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for MEGESTROL 40 MG TABLET has risen 23.1%. It has been tracked across 221 weekly CMS publications since Jun 1, 2022.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for MEGESTROL 40 MG TABLET?
Since Jun 1, 2022, the NADAC for MEGESTROL 40 MG TABLET has ranged from a low of $0.1792 (Apr 17, 2024) to a high of $0.2465 (Aug 19, 2026), with a median of $0.2061 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to MEGESTROL 40 MG TABLET?
3 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as MEGESTROL 40 MG TABLET in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures MEGESTROL 40 MG TABLET?
MEGESTROL 40 MG TABLET (NDC 64380015901) is labeled by Strides Pharma Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.