Drugs · acquisition-cost intelligence
Alprazolam Extended Release
alprazolam· ingredient alprazolam· ALPRAZOLAM 1 mg/1; ALPRAZOLAM 2 mg/1; ALPRAZOLAM 3 mg/1; ALPRAZOLAM .5 mg/1
What this is. Acquisition-cost intelligence for pharmacy & clinic buyers — the historical trend, generic-equivalent costs, and Part D posture. NADAC is a pharmacy acquisition cost (the national average pharmacies pay), not a retail or cash price — for consumer cash prices use GoodRx/your plan.
Acquisition benchmark · NADAC per EA
$0.19621
NADAC — pharmacy acquisition cost, not a retail/cash price
Acquisition-cost history
Weekly NADAC per EA — the trend nobody else shows. 6 weeks.
2025-12-172026-05-20
Same-ingredient options by acquisition cost
Other alprazolam products, cheapest acquisition cost first. Per EA — confirm strength/form equivalence before switching.
| Product | NADAC / EA | vs this |
|---|---|---|
| alprazolam | $0.02340 | −$0.17280 |
| alprazolam | $0.02430 | −$0.17190 |
| alprazolam | $1.17 | +$0.96900 |
| Xanax | $7.03 | +$6.83 |
Medicare Part D coverage · CY2026
On 27 plan formularies · typical tier 2
Prior auth 7% · Step therapy 0% · Quantity limit 70% of formularies
Sources: CMS NADAC (pharmacy acquisition cost), FDA NDC + RxNorm (identity), RxClass (therapeutic class), CMS Medicare Part D formulary (coverage). Observed reference data for professional buyers — not a retail/cash price, not pricing or medical advice. Verify before purchasing or substituting.