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Cephalexin 250 mg
NDC: 61442-0161-01
💰 Pharmacy Cost Benchmark
$0.10 / tablet
30-day estimate: $2.92 · 90-day: $8.76
Source: NADAC (CMS) · Effective: 2026-03-18
Pricing shown is for a therapeutically equivalent product (same active ingredient, strength, and dose form). Equivalent NDC: 00093-3145-01
Pricing resolved from a therapeutically equivalent NDC via RxCUI because the exact package lacked a current NADAC row.
Estimated fair retail range
$4.37 – $8.75
For a typical 30-day supply (1 unit/day).
🔄 Compare Alternatives
| Drug | Per-unit cost | 30-day supply |
|---|---|---|
| generic — cephalexin 25 MG/ML Oral Suspension← cheapest | $0.05 / ML | $1.59 |
| generic — cephalexin 250 MG Oral Capsule | $0.10 / EA | $2.87 |
| generic — cephalexin 500 MG Oral Tablet | $1.29 / EA | $38.77 |
📈 Price History (last 12 months)
▼ -0.9% since Nov 2013
⚠️ Important
- NADAC reflects pharmacy acquisition cost, not your out-of-pocket cost.
- Actual prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location.
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