Product Information
ACYCLOVIR 5% OINTMENT is a generic product labeled by Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc., priced at $0.5362 per GM under NDC 72578008201. Its NADAC has been published 308 times since Sep 30, 2020.
FDA first approved this application on Mar 15, 2019. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
The High Outlier badge above means this manufacturer's average price in the acyclovir market falls above Q3 + 1.5·IQR across all competing manufacturers. We only apply this flag in markets with four or more competitors. Full definition: glossary → outlier.
Strength
50 mg/g
Manufacturer
Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc.NDC
72578008201
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
OINTMENT
Route
TOPICAL
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
ACYCLOVIRApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA205974FDA Approved
3/15/2019
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
6/8/2020
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for ACYCLOVIR 5% OINTMENT has been published 308 times since Sep 30, 2020, and over the history we have for it it has declined 67.8%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.5362 per GM |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $1.6635 (Oct 14, 2020) |
| All-time low | $0.4269 (Nov 20, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $0.6429 |
| 52-week low | $0.5153 |
| Median price | $0.7730 |
| Average price | $0.8256 |
| Largest weekly change | +46.7% (Aug 17, 2022) |
| Weeks tracked | 308 |
| Tracking since | Sep 30, 2020 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 6 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 41% 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 ACYCLOVIR 5% OINTMENT?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for ACYCLOVIR 5% OINTMENT, manufactured by Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc., is $0.5362 per GM (NDC 72578008201), effective Aug 19, 2026.
How has the price of ACYCLOVIR 5% OINTMENT changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for ACYCLOVIR 5% OINTMENT has declined 67.8%. It has been tracked across 308 weekly CMS publications since Sep 30, 2020.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for ACYCLOVIR 5% OINTMENT?
Since Sep 30, 2020, the NADAC for ACYCLOVIR 5% OINTMENT has ranged from a low of $0.4269 (Nov 20, 2024) to a high of $1.6635 (Oct 14, 2020), with a median of $0.7730 per GM.
Are there cheaper alternatives to ACYCLOVIR 5% OINTMENT?
Yes. 6 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, ACYCLOVIR 5% OINTMENT, is $0.3149 per GM — about 41% below ACYCLOVIR 5% OINTMENT.
Who manufactures ACYCLOVIR 5% OINTMENT?
ACYCLOVIR 5% OINTMENT (NDC 72578008201) is labeled by Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.