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Simvastatin 5 mg
NDC: 16729-0156-15
💰 Pharmacy Cost Benchmark
$0.03 / tablet
30-day estimate: $0.88 · 90-day: $2.64
Source: NADAC (CMS) · Effective: 2026-05-20
Estimated fair retail range
$1.32 – $2.64
For a typical 30-day supply (1 unit/day).
🔄 Compare Alternatives
| Drug | Per-unit cost | 30-day supply |
|---|---|---|
| brand — simvastatin 20 MG Oral Tablet [Zocor]← cheapest | $9.73 / EA | $291.83 |
| brand — simvastatin 40 MG Oral Tablet [Zocor] | $9.73 / EA | $291.88 |
| brand — ezetimibe 10 MG / simvastatin 40 MG Oral Tablet [Vytorin] | $13.73 / EA | $411.80 |
| brand — ezetimibe 10 MG / simvastatin 20 MG Oral Tablet [Vytorin] | $13.89 / EA | $416.67 |
📈 Price History (last 12 months)
▼ -41.6% since Dec 2014
⚠️ 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.