Product Information
METFORMIN ER 500 MG GASTRC-TB is a generic product labeled by Oceanside Pharmaceuticals, priced at $0.5175 per EA under NDC 68682002150. Its NADAC has been published 335 times since Jun 6, 2018.
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Strength
500 mg/1
Manufacturer
Oceanside PharmaceuticalsNDC
68682002150
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE
Route
ORAL
Last Updated
10/23/2024
Active Ingredients
METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDEApproval Type
Authorized Generic (NDA)
FDA Application
NDA021748On Market Since
3/20/2018
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for METFORMIN ER 500 MG GASTRC-TB has been published 335 times since Jun 6, 2018, and over the history we have for it it has declined 97.2%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.5175 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $18.4193 (Aug 15, 2018) |
| All-time low | $0.4018 (Feb 21, 2024) |
| Median price | $2.7019 |
| Average price | $4.1854 |
| Largest weekly change | +107.3% (Feb 23, 2022) |
| Weeks tracked | 335 |
| Tracking since | Jun 6, 2018 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 6 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 6 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 97% 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 ER 500 MG GASTRC-TB?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METFORMIN ER 500 MG GASTRC-TB, manufactured by Oceanside Pharmaceuticals, is $0.5175 per EA (NDC 68682002150), effective Oct 30, 2024.
How has the price of METFORMIN ER 500 MG GASTRC-TB changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for METFORMIN ER 500 MG GASTRC-TB has declined 97.2%. It has been tracked across 335 weekly CMS publications since Jun 6, 2018.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for METFORMIN ER 500 MG GASTRC-TB?
Since Jun 6, 2018, the NADAC for METFORMIN ER 500 MG GASTRC-TB has ranged from a low of $0.4018 (Feb 21, 2024) to a high of $18.4193 (Aug 15, 2018), with a median of $2.7019 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to METFORMIN ER 500 MG GASTRC-TB?
Yes. 6 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 97% below METFORMIN ER 500 MG GASTRC-TB.
Who manufactures METFORMIN ER 500 MG GASTRC-TB?
METFORMIN ER 500 MG GASTRC-TB (NDC 68682002150) is labeled by Oceanside Pharmaceuticals, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.
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