Product Information
ACYCLOVIR 5% CREAM is a generic product labeled by Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, priced at $8.9916 per GM under NDC 65162083614. Its NADAC has been published 296 times since Feb 3, 2021.
FDA first approved this application on Nov 9, 2020. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
The High Outlier badge above means this manufacturer's average price in the Acyclovir 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
50 mg/g
Manufacturer
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLCNDC
65162083614
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
CREAM
Route
TOPICAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
Active Ingredients
ACYCLOVIRApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA208766FDA Approved
11/9/2020
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
11/11/2020
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for ACYCLOVIR 5% CREAM has been published 296 times since Feb 3, 2021, and over the history we have for it it has declined 92.4%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $8.9916 per GM |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $118.5530 (Feb 10, 2021) |
| All-time low | $7.9189 (Nov 20, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $11.5170 |
| 52-week low | $8.9916 |
| Median price | $26.5480 |
| Average price | $34.3205 |
| Largest weekly change | +94.9% (Sep 22, 2021) |
| Weeks tracked | 296 |
| Tracking since | Feb 3, 2021 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 2 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 ACYCLOVIR 5% CREAM?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for ACYCLOVIR 5% CREAM, manufactured by Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, is $8.9916 per GM (NDC 65162083614), effective Sep 30, 2026.
How has the price of ACYCLOVIR 5% CREAM changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for ACYCLOVIR 5% CREAM has declined 92.4%. It has been tracked across 296 weekly CMS publications since Feb 3, 2021.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for ACYCLOVIR 5% CREAM?
Since Feb 3, 2021, the NADAC for ACYCLOVIR 5% CREAM has ranged from a low of $7.9189 (Nov 20, 2024) to a high of $118.5530 (Feb 10, 2021), with a median of $26.5480 per GM.
Are there cheaper alternatives to ACYCLOVIR 5% CREAM?
2 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as ACYCLOVIR 5% CREAM in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures ACYCLOVIR 5% CREAM?
ACYCLOVIR 5% CREAM (NDC 65162083614) is labeled by Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.