Product Information
CEPHALEXIN 500 MG CAPSULE is a generic product labeled by Aurobindo Pharma Limited, priced at $0.1217 per EA under NDC 65862001905. Its NADAC has been published 657 times since Nov 28, 2013.
The High Outlier badge above means this manufacturer's average price in the Cephalexin 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
500 mg/1
Manufacturer
Aurobindo Pharma LimitedNDC
65862001905
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
CAPSULE
Route
ORAL
Last Updated
6/17/2026
Active Ingredients
CEPHALEXINApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA065253On Market Since
11/16/2005
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for CEPHALEXIN 500 MG CAPSULE has been published 657 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has risen 14.3%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.1217 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.1576 (Jan 10, 2024) |
| All-time low | $0.0821 (Sep 21, 2016) |
| 52-week high | $0.1313 |
| 52-week low | $0.1214 |
| Median price | $0.1100 |
| Average price | $0.1092 |
| Largest weekly change | -30.2% (Nov 20, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 657 |
| Tracking since | Nov 28, 2013 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 7 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 7 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 24% 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 CEPHALEXIN 500 MG CAPSULE?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for CEPHALEXIN 500 MG CAPSULE, manufactured by Aurobindo Pharma Limited, is $0.1217 per EA (NDC 65862001905), effective Jun 24, 2026.
How has the price of CEPHALEXIN 500 MG CAPSULE changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for CEPHALEXIN 500 MG CAPSULE has risen 14.3%. It has been tracked across 657 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for CEPHALEXIN 500 MG CAPSULE?
Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for CEPHALEXIN 500 MG CAPSULE has ranged from a low of $0.0821 (Sep 21, 2016) to a high of $0.1576 (Jan 10, 2024), with a median of $0.1100 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to CEPHALEXIN 500 MG CAPSULE?
Yes. 7 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, CEPHALEXIN 500 MG CAPSULE, is $0.0924 per EA — about 24% below CEPHALEXIN 500 MG CAPSULE.
Who manufactures CEPHALEXIN 500 MG CAPSULE?
CEPHALEXIN 500 MG CAPSULE (NDC 65862001905) is labeled by Aurobindo Pharma Limited, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.
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