Product Information
ACETAMINOPHEN 500 MG CAPLET is a generic product labeled by Cardinal Health, priced at $0.0339 per EA under NDC 70000037305. Its NADAC has been published 399 times since Feb 13, 2019.
Strength
500 mg/1
Manufacturer
Cardinal HealthNDC
70000037305
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
Active Ingredients
ACETAMINOPHENApproval Type
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
FDA Application
M013On Market Since
8/13/2018
Price Statistics
The NADAC for ACETAMINOPHEN 500 MG CAPLET has been published 399 times since Feb 13, 2019, and over the history we have for it it has risen 40.8%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.0339 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.0367 (Oct 16, 2024) |
| All-time low | $0.0240 (Mar 20, 2019) |
| 52-week high | $0.0352 |
| 52-week low | $0.0324 |
| Median price | $0.0306 |
| Average price | $0.0300 |
| Largest weekly change | +20.1% (Aug 21, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 399 |
| Tracking since | Feb 13, 2019 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 9 manufacturers 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). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 23% at current NADAC. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NADAC price of ACETAMINOPHEN 500 MG CAPLET?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for ACETAMINOPHEN 500 MG CAPLET, manufactured by Cardinal Health, is $0.0339 per EA (NDC 70000037305), effective Sep 30, 2026.
How has the price of ACETAMINOPHEN 500 MG CAPLET changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for ACETAMINOPHEN 500 MG CAPLET has risen 40.8%. It has been tracked across 399 weekly CMS publications since Feb 13, 2019.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for ACETAMINOPHEN 500 MG CAPLET?
Since Feb 13, 2019, the NADAC for ACETAMINOPHEN 500 MG CAPLET has ranged from a low of $0.0240 (Mar 20, 2019) to a high of $0.0367 (Oct 16, 2024), with a median of $0.0306 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to ACETAMINOPHEN 500 MG CAPLET?
Yes. 9 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, PAIN RELIEF 500 MG TABLET, is $0.0260 per EA — about 23% below ACETAMINOPHEN 500 MG CAPLET.
Who manufactures ACETAMINOPHEN 500 MG CAPLET?
ACETAMINOPHEN 500 MG CAPLET (NDC 70000037305) is labeled by Cardinal Health, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.