Product Information
METHIMAZOLE 5 MG TABLET is a generic product labeled by NorthStar Rx LLC, priced at $0.0702 per EA under NDC 72603031501. Its NADAC has been published 96 times since Dec 4, 2024.
FDA first approved this application on Dec 14, 2007. 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
72603031501
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
Active Ingredients
METHIMAZOLEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA040734FDA Approved
12/14/2007
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
8/1/2024
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for METHIMAZOLE 5 MG TABLET has been published 96 times since Dec 4, 2024, and over the history we have for it it has risen 6.2%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.0702 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.0864 (Sep 10, 2025) |
| All-time low | $0.0661 (Dec 4, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $0.0861 |
| 52-week low | $0.0702 |
| Median price | $0.0735 |
| Average price | $0.0751 |
| Largest weekly change | +5.3% (Jun 18, 2025) |
| Weeks tracked | 96 |
| Tracking since | Dec 4, 2024 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 4 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). 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NADAC price of METHIMAZOLE 5 MG TABLET?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METHIMAZOLE 5 MG TABLET, manufactured by NorthStar Rx LLC, is $0.0702 per EA (NDC 72603031501), effective Sep 30, 2026.
How has the price of METHIMAZOLE 5 MG TABLET changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for METHIMAZOLE 5 MG TABLET has risen 6.2%. It has been tracked across 96 weekly CMS publications since Dec 4, 2024.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for METHIMAZOLE 5 MG TABLET?
Since Dec 4, 2024, the NADAC for METHIMAZOLE 5 MG TABLET has ranged from a low of $0.0661 (Dec 4, 2024) to a high of $0.0864 (Sep 10, 2025), with a median of $0.0735 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to METHIMAZOLE 5 MG TABLET?
4 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as METHIMAZOLE 5 MG TABLET in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures METHIMAZOLE 5 MG TABLET?
METHIMAZOLE 5 MG TABLET (NDC 72603031501) is labeled by NorthStar Rx LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.