Product Information
METFORMIN HCL 500 MG TABLET is a generic product labeled by Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., priced at $0.0140 per EA under NDC 68382075801. Its NADAC has been published 527 times since May 25, 2016.
Strength
500 mg/1
Manufacturer
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc.NDC
68382075801
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Route
ORAL
Last Updated
6/17/2026
Active Ingredients
METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA203686On Market Since
12/9/2014
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for METFORMIN HCL 500 MG TABLET has been published 527 times since May 25, 2016, and over the history we have for it it has declined 21.9%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.0140 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.0179 (Jun 15, 2016) |
| All-time low | $0.0123 (Nov 20, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $0.0147 |
| 52-week low | $0.0139 |
| Median price | $0.0157 |
| Average price | $0.0155 |
| Largest weekly change | +20.4% (Jun 19, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 527 |
| Tracking since | May 25, 2016 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 10 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 10 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 0% 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 METFORMIN HCL 500 MG TABLET?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METFORMIN HCL 500 MG TABLET, manufactured by Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., is $0.0140 per EA (NDC 68382075801), effective Jun 24, 2026.
How has the price of METFORMIN HCL 500 MG TABLET changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for METFORMIN HCL 500 MG TABLET has declined 21.9%. It has been tracked across 527 weekly CMS publications since May 25, 2016.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for METFORMIN HCL 500 MG TABLET?
Since May 25, 2016, the NADAC for METFORMIN HCL 500 MG TABLET has ranged from a low of $0.0123 (Nov 20, 2024) to a high of $0.0179 (Jun 15, 2016), with a median of $0.0157 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to METFORMIN HCL 500 MG TABLET?
Yes. 10 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, METFORMIN HCL 500 MG TABLET, is $0.0140 per EA — about 0% below METFORMIN HCL 500 MG TABLET.
Who manufactures METFORMIN HCL 500 MG TABLET?
METFORMIN HCL 500 MG TABLET (NDC 68382075801) is labeled by Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.
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