Product Information
ACETAMINOPHEN 500 MG TABLET is a generic product labeled by Cardinal Health, priced at $0.0351 per EA under NDC 70000041001. Its NADAC has been published 362 times since Jul 24, 2019.
Strength
500 mg/1
Manufacturer
Cardinal HealthNDC
70000041001
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Last Updated
6/17/2026
Active Ingredients
ACETAMINOPHENApproval Type
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
FDA Application
M013On Market Since
11/5/2018
Price Statistics
The NADAC for ACETAMINOPHEN 500 MG TABLET has been published 362 times since Jul 24, 2019, and over the history we have for it it has risen 33.8%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.0351 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.0367 (Oct 16, 2024) |
| All-time low | $0.0245 (Nov 18, 2020) |
| 52-week high | $0.0351 |
| 52-week low | $0.0306 |
| Median price | $0.0306 |
| Average price | $0.0301 |
| Largest weekly change | +20.1% (Aug 21, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 362 |
| Tracking since | Jul 24, 2019 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 9 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 9 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 26% 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 ACETAMINOPHEN 500 MG TABLET?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for ACETAMINOPHEN 500 MG TABLET, manufactured by Cardinal Health, is $0.0351 per EA (NDC 70000041001), effective Jun 24, 2026.
How has the price of ACETAMINOPHEN 500 MG TABLET changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for ACETAMINOPHEN 500 MG TABLET has risen 33.8%. It has been tracked across 362 weekly CMS publications since Jul 24, 2019.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for ACETAMINOPHEN 500 MG TABLET?
Since Jul 24, 2019, the NADAC for ACETAMINOPHEN 500 MG TABLET has ranged from a low of $0.0245 (Nov 18, 2020) 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 TABLET?
Yes. 9 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, PHARBETOL 500 MG TABLET, is $0.0260 per EA — about 26% below ACETAMINOPHEN 500 MG TABLET.
Who manufactures ACETAMINOPHEN 500 MG TABLET?
ACETAMINOPHEN 500 MG TABLET (NDC 70000041001) is labeled by Cardinal Health, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.
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