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Metformin hydrochloride 500 mg
NDC: 62756-0142-02
💰 Pharmacy Cost Benchmark
$0.03 / tablet
30-day estimate: $0.87 · 90-day: $2.61
Source: NADAC (CMS) · Effective: 2026-02-18
Estimated fair retail range
$1.31 – $2.61
For a typical 30-day supply (1 unit/day).
🔄 Compare Alternatives
| Drug | Per-unit cost | 30-day supply |
|---|---|---|
| brand — 24 HR metformin hydrochloride 1000 MG / sitagliptin phosphate 50 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet [Janumet]← cheapest | $5.28 / EA | $158.29 |
| brand — 24 HR metformin hydrochloride 500 MG / sitagliptin phosphate 50 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet [Janumet] | $5.28 / EA | $158.47 |
| brand — alogliptin 12.5 MG / metformin hydrochloride 1000 MG Oral Tablet [Kazano] | $6.57 / EA | $196.96 |
| brand — linagliptin 2.5 MG / metformin hydrochloride 850 MG Oral Tablet [Jentadueto] | $8.43 / EA | $252.78 |
| brand — linagliptin 2.5 MG / metformin hydrochloride 500 MG Oral Tablet [Jentadueto] | $8.43 / EA | $253.01 |
📈 Price History (last 12 months)
▼ -2.6% 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.