Product Information
ESCITALOPRAM 5 MG TABLET is a generic product labeled by NorthStar Rx LLC, priced at $0.0419 per EA under NDC 72603014901. Its NADAC has been published 117 times since May 29, 2024.
FDA first approved this application on Sep 11, 2012. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
Strength
5 mg/1
Manufacturer
NorthStar Rx LLCNDC
72603014901
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
ESCITALOPRAM OXALATEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA202210FDA Approved
9/11/2012
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
1/8/2024
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for ESCITALOPRAM 5 MG TABLET has been published 117 times since May 29, 2024, and over the history we have for it it has risen 11.8%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.0419 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.0474 (Jul 16, 2025) |
| All-time low | $0.0328 (Nov 20, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $0.0472 |
| 52-week low | $0.0412 |
| Median price | $0.0423 |
| Average price | $0.0426 |
| Largest weekly change | -27.3% (Nov 20, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 117 |
| Tracking since | May 29, 2024 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 3 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 2% 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 ESCITALOPRAM 5 MG TABLET?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for ESCITALOPRAM 5 MG TABLET, manufactured by NorthStar Rx LLC, is $0.0419 per EA (NDC 72603014901), effective Aug 19, 2026.
How has the price of ESCITALOPRAM 5 MG TABLET changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for ESCITALOPRAM 5 MG TABLET has risen 11.8%. It has been tracked across 117 weekly CMS publications since May 29, 2024.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for ESCITALOPRAM 5 MG TABLET?
Since May 29, 2024, the NADAC for ESCITALOPRAM 5 MG TABLET has ranged from a low of $0.0328 (Nov 20, 2024) to a high of $0.0474 (Jul 16, 2025), with a median of $0.0423 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to ESCITALOPRAM 5 MG TABLET?
Yes. 3 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, ESCITALOPRAM 5 MG TABLET, is $0.0412 per EA — about 2% below ESCITALOPRAM 5 MG TABLET.
Who manufactures ESCITALOPRAM 5 MG TABLET?
ESCITALOPRAM 5 MG TABLET (NDC 72603014901) is labeled by NorthStar Rx LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.