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Alprazolam Alprazolam .5 mg
Generic for: Xanax
💰 Pharmacy Cost Benchmark
$0.02 / tablet
30-day estimate: $0.69 · 90-day: $2.07
Source: NADAC (CMS) · Effective: 2026-03-18
Pricing shown is for a therapeutically equivalent product (same active ingredient, strength, and dose form). Equivalent NDC: 00228-2029-10
Pricing resolved from a therapeutically equivalent NDC via RxCUI because the exact package lacked a current NADAC row.
Estimated fair retail range
$1.03 – $2.06
For a typical 30-day supply (1 unit/day).
🔄 Compare Alternatives
| Drug | Per-unit cost | 30-day supply |
|---|---|---|
| generic — alprazolam 1 MG Oral Tablet← cheapest | $0.03 / EA | $0.76 |
| brand — alprazolam 0.25 MG Oral Tablet [Xanax] | $5.62 / EA | $168.74 |
| brand — alprazolam 0.5 MG Oral Tablet [Xanax] | $7.03 / EA | $210.85 |
| brand — alprazolam 1 MG Oral Tablet [Xanax] | $9.36 / EA | $280.77 |
| brand — alprazolam 2 MG Oral Tablet [Xanax] | $15.94 / EA | $478.30 |
📈 Price History (last 12 months)
▼ -3.1% since Dec 2025
⚠️ Important
- NADAC reflects pharmacy acquisition cost, not your out-of-pocket cost.
- Actual prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location.
- This is not medical advice. Always consult your pharmacist.