Product Information
CEPHALEXIN 250 MG/5 ML SUSP is a generic product labeled by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc., priced at $0.0710 per ML under NDC 68180044101. Its NADAC has been published 468 times since Oct 18, 2017.
FDA first approved this application on Aug 17, 2005. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
Strength
250 mg/5mL
Manufacturer
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.NDC
68180044101
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
FOR SUSPENSION
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
Active Ingredients
CEPHALEXINApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA065234FDA Approved
8/17/2005
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
9/6/2017
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for CEPHALEXIN 250 MG/5 ML SUSP has been published 468 times since Oct 18, 2017, and over the history we have for it it has declined 49.3%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.0710 per ML |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.1399 (Nov 15, 2017) |
| All-time low | $0.0541 (Jul 17, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $0.0790 |
| 52-week low | $0.0710 |
| Median price | $0.1020 |
| Average price | $0.0989 |
| Largest weekly change | +66.4% (Aug 21, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 468 |
| Tracking since | Oct 18, 2017 |
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). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 30% at current NADAC. 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 CEPHALEXIN 250 MG/5 ML SUSP?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for CEPHALEXIN 250 MG/5 ML SUSP, manufactured by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc., is $0.0710 per ML (NDC 68180044101), effective Sep 30, 2026.
How has the price of CEPHALEXIN 250 MG/5 ML SUSP changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for CEPHALEXIN 250 MG/5 ML SUSP has declined 49.3%. It has been tracked across 468 weekly CMS publications since Oct 18, 2017.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for CEPHALEXIN 250 MG/5 ML SUSP?
Since Oct 18, 2017, the NADAC for CEPHALEXIN 250 MG/5 ML SUSP has ranged from a low of $0.0541 (Jul 17, 2024) to a high of $0.1399 (Nov 15, 2017), with a median of $0.1020 per ML.
Are there cheaper alternatives to CEPHALEXIN 250 MG/5 ML SUSP?
Yes. 2 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, CEPHALEXIN 250 MG/5 ML SUSP, is $0.0495 per ML — about 30% below CEPHALEXIN 250 MG/5 ML SUSP.
Who manufactures CEPHALEXIN 250 MG/5 ML SUSP?
CEPHALEXIN 250 MG/5 ML SUSP (NDC 68180044101) is labeled by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.