Product Information
BUSPIRONE HCL 5 MG TABLET is a generic product labeled by Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., priced at $0.0220 per EA under NDC 68382018005. Its NADAC has been published 625 times since Oct 15, 2014.
FDA first approved this application on Feb 7, 2014. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
Strength
5 mg/1
Manufacturer
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc.NDC
68382018005
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
Active Ingredients
BUSPIRONE HYDROCHLORIDEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA078888FDA Approved
2/7/2014
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
5/3/2014
Price Statistics
The NADAC for BUSPIRONE HCL 5 MG TABLET has been published 625 times since Oct 15, 2014, and over the history we have for it it has declined 52.1%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.0220 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.0462 (Jul 15, 2015) |
| All-time low | $0.0174 (Nov 20, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $0.0221 |
| 52-week low | $0.0214 |
| Median price | $0.0300 |
| Average price | $0.0310 |
| Largest weekly change | -25.2% (Nov 20, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 625 |
| Tracking since | Oct 15, 2014 |
Generic Alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NADAC price of BUSPIRONE HCL 5 MG TABLET?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for BUSPIRONE HCL 5 MG TABLET, manufactured by Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., is $0.0220 per EA (NDC 68382018005), effective Sep 30, 2026.
How has the price of BUSPIRONE HCL 5 MG TABLET changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for BUSPIRONE HCL 5 MG TABLET has declined 52.1%. It has been tracked across 625 weekly CMS publications since Oct 15, 2014.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for BUSPIRONE HCL 5 MG TABLET?
Since Oct 15, 2014, the NADAC for BUSPIRONE HCL 5 MG TABLET has ranged from a low of $0.0174 (Nov 20, 2024) to a high of $0.0462 (Jul 15, 2015), with a median of $0.0300 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to BUSPIRONE HCL 5 MG TABLET?
Yes. 2 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, BUSPIRONE HCL 5 MG TABLET, is $0.0217 per EA — about 1% below BUSPIRONE HCL 5 MG TABLET.
Who manufactures BUSPIRONE HCL 5 MG TABLET?
BUSPIRONE HCL 5 MG TABLET (NDC 68382018005) is labeled by Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.