Product Information
LANTHANUM CARB 500 MG TAB CHEW is a generic product labeled by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc., priced at $3.1829 per EA under NDC 68180081942. Its NADAC has been published 268 times since Dec 18, 2019.
FDA first approved this application on Aug 11, 2017. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
Strength
500 mg/1
Manufacturer
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.NDC
68180081942
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
TABLET, CHEWABLE
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
Active Ingredients
LANTHANUM CARBONATEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA090978FDA Approved
8/11/2017
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
8/30/2017
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for LANTHANUM CARB 500 MG TAB CHEW has been published 268 times since Dec 18, 2019, and over the history we have for it it has declined 63.2%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $3.1829 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $8.6594 (Feb 10, 2021) |
| All-time low | $2.8768 (May 20, 2026) |
| 52-week high | $4.8012 |
| 52-week low | $2.8768 |
| Median price | $4.9317 |
| Average price | $5.5669 |
| Largest weekly change | +33.7% (Oct 22, 2025) |
| Weeks tracked | 268 |
| Tracking since | Dec 18, 2019 |
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 LANTHANUM CARB 500 MG TAB CHEW?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for LANTHANUM CARB 500 MG TAB CHEW, manufactured by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc., is $3.1829 per EA (NDC 68180081942), effective Sep 30, 2026.
How has the price of LANTHANUM CARB 500 MG TAB CHEW changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for LANTHANUM CARB 500 MG TAB CHEW has declined 63.2%. It has been tracked across 268 weekly CMS publications since Dec 18, 2019.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for LANTHANUM CARB 500 MG TAB CHEW?
Since Dec 18, 2019, the NADAC for LANTHANUM CARB 500 MG TAB CHEW has ranged from a low of $2.8768 (May 20, 2026) to a high of $8.6594 (Feb 10, 2021), with a median of $4.9317 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to LANTHANUM CARB 500 MG TAB CHEW?
1 manufacturer publishes a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as LANTHANUM CARB 500 MG TAB CHEW in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures LANTHANUM CARB 500 MG TAB CHEW?
LANTHANUM CARB 500 MG TAB CHEW (NDC 68180081942) is labeled by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.