Product Information

TENSION HEADACHE CAPLET is a generic product labeled by Cardinal Health, priced at $0.0638 per EA under NDC 70000015901. Its NADAC has been published 340 times since Feb 19, 2020.

TENSION HEADACHE CAPLET

Acetaminophen, Caffeine
$0.0638per EA
OTC

Strength

500; 65 mg/1; mg/1

Manufacturer

Cardinal Health

NDC

70000015901

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

TABLET, FILM COATED

Route

ORAL

Effective Date

8/19/2026

Active Ingredients

ACETAMINOPHEN; CAFFEINE

Approval Type

OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

FDA Application

M013

On Market Since

1/17/2007

Pharmacological Classes

Central Nervous System Stimulant
Central Nervous System Stimulation
Methylxanthine
Xanthines

Price Statistics

The NADAC for TENSION HEADACHE CAPLET has been published 340 times since Feb 19, 2020, and over the history we have for it it has declined 22.9%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.0638 per EA
All-time high$0.0838 (Sep 15, 2021)
All-time low$0.0525 (Feb 19, 2025)
52-week high$0.0653
52-week low$0.0564
Median price$0.0621
Average price$0.0638
Largest weekly change+41.2% (Oct 19, 2022)
Weeks tracked340
Tracking sinceFeb 19, 2020

Price History

1W

-2.4%

1M

+2.1%

3M

+4.5%

6M

+13.0%

1Y

+6.4%

3Y

+5.1%

5Y

-23.9%

All

-22.9%

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.

Lowest-Cost Alternatives

1 alternative • Same active ingredient

Frequently asked questions

What is the NADAC price of TENSION HEADACHE CAPLET?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for TENSION HEADACHE CAPLET, manufactured by Cardinal Health, is $0.0638 per EA (NDC 70000015901), effective Aug 19, 2026.

How has the price of TENSION HEADACHE CAPLET changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for TENSION HEADACHE CAPLET has declined 22.9%. It has been tracked across 340 weekly CMS publications since Feb 19, 2020.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for TENSION HEADACHE CAPLET?

Since Feb 19, 2020, the NADAC for TENSION HEADACHE CAPLET has ranged from a low of $0.0525 (Feb 19, 2025) to a high of $0.0838 (Sep 15, 2021), with a median of $0.0621 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to TENSION HEADACHE CAPLET?

1 manufacturer publishes a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as TENSION HEADACHE CAPLET in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.

Who manufactures TENSION HEADACHE CAPLET?

TENSION HEADACHE CAPLET (NDC 70000015901) is labeled by Cardinal Health, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.