Product Information

METFORMIN HCL 850 MG TABLET is a generic product labeled by Westminster Pharmaceuticals LLC, priced at $0.0240 per EA under NDC 69367038201. Its NADAC has been published 127 times since May 1, 2024.

FDA first approved this application on Jul 11, 2016. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.

METFORMIN HCL 850 MG TABLET

Metformin Hydrochloride
$0.0240per EA

Strength

850 mg/1

NDC

69367038201

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

TABLET, COATED

Route

ORAL

Effective Date

9/23/2026

Active Ingredients

METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA205096

FDA Approved

7/11/2016

TE Code

AB

On Market Since

3/4/2024

Pharmacological Classes

Biguanide
Biguanides

Price Statistics

The NADAC for METFORMIN HCL 850 MG TABLET has been published 127 times since May 1, 2024, and over the history we have for it it has risen 17.8%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.0240 per EA
All-time high$0.0253 (Nov 13, 2024)
All-time low$0.0196 (May 22, 2024)
52-week high$0.0248
52-week low$0.0224
Median price$0.0237
Average price$0.0234
Largest weekly change+26.0% (Jun 19, 2024)
Weeks tracked127
Tracking sinceMay 1, 2024

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

+0.4%

3M

-2.8%

6M

-2.8%

1Y

+7.1%

3Y

N/A

5Y

N/A

All

+17.8%

Generic Alternatives

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NADAC price of METFORMIN HCL 850 MG TABLET?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METFORMIN HCL 850 MG TABLET, manufactured by Westminster Pharmaceuticals LLC, is $0.0240 per EA (NDC 69367038201), effective Sep 30, 2026.

How has the price of METFORMIN HCL 850 MG TABLET changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for METFORMIN HCL 850 MG TABLET has risen 17.8%. It has been tracked across 127 weekly CMS publications since May 1, 2024.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for METFORMIN HCL 850 MG TABLET?

Since May 1, 2024, the NADAC for METFORMIN HCL 850 MG TABLET has ranged from a low of $0.0196 (May 22, 2024) to a high of $0.0253 (Nov 13, 2024), with a median of $0.0237 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to METFORMIN HCL 850 MG TABLET?

Yes. 13 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, METFORMIN HCL 850 MG TABLET, is $0.0239 per EA — about 0% below METFORMIN HCL 850 MG TABLET.

Who manufactures METFORMIN HCL 850 MG TABLET?

METFORMIN HCL 850 MG TABLET (NDC 69367038201) is labeled by Westminster Pharmaceuticals LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.