Product Information
ZALEPLON 5 MG CAPSULE is a generic product labeled by Aurobindo Pharma Limited, priced at $0.1444 per EA under NDC 65862021401. Its NADAC has been published 481 times since Nov 28, 2013.
FDA first approved this application on Jun 6, 2008. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
Strength
5 mg/1
Manufacturer
Aurobindo Pharma LimitedNDC
65862021401
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
CAPSULE
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
ZALEPLONApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA078829FDA Approved
6/6/2008
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
6/6/2008
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for ZALEPLON 5 MG CAPSULE has been published 481 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has declined 42.0%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.1444 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.3049 (Jul 15, 2015) |
| All-time low | $0.1229 (Nov 20, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $0.1638 |
| 52-week low | $0.1444 |
| Median price | $0.1819 |
| Average price | $0.1978 |
| Largest weekly change | +50.5% (Oct 21, 2020) |
| Weeks tracked | 481 |
| Tracking since | Nov 28, 2013 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 1 manufacturer 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 ZALEPLON 5 MG CAPSULE?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for ZALEPLON 5 MG CAPSULE, manufactured by Aurobindo Pharma Limited, is $0.1444 per EA (NDC 65862021401), effective Aug 19, 2026.
How has the price of ZALEPLON 5 MG CAPSULE changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for ZALEPLON 5 MG CAPSULE has declined 42.0%. It has been tracked across 481 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for ZALEPLON 5 MG CAPSULE?
Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for ZALEPLON 5 MG CAPSULE has ranged from a low of $0.1229 (Nov 20, 2024) to a high of $0.3049 (Jul 15, 2015), with a median of $0.1819 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to ZALEPLON 5 MG CAPSULE?
1 manufacturer publishes a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as ZALEPLON 5 MG CAPSULE in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures ZALEPLON 5 MG CAPSULE?
ZALEPLON 5 MG CAPSULE (NDC 65862021401) is labeled by Aurobindo Pharma Limited, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.