Salsalate 500 mg Tablet, 100-count
by ECI Pharmaceuticals LLC · 100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (51293-615-01)
NDC 51293-0615-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled)
51293-615-01
billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Also comes in:
500 tablets 51293-0615-05
Rx only
On market
Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Mar 13, 2024 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
📋 All sources & update times →
🆔 Identity & classification
FDA NDC (as labeled)
51293-615-01
Product NDC
51293-615
11-digit billing NDC
51293061501
DEA schedule
Non-controlled
Marketing category
UNAPPROVED DRUG OTHER
Marketing status
On market
FDA listing status
Listed (active directory)
Route
ORAL
Dosage form
TABLET
Substance
SALSALATE
GCN Seq No
004438
GCN
16801
HICL code
001845
Ingredient (HICL)
Salsalate
HIC1 code
H
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1)
Nervous System (Except Autonomic)
HIC2 code
H3
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2)
Analgesics
HIC3 code
H3D
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3)
Analgesic/Antipyretics, Salicylates
AHFS code
28:08.04.24
AHFS class
Salicylates
FDB label name
SALSALATE 500 MG TABLET
FDB brand name
Salsalate
Legend status
F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
Why two NDCs?
The FDA registers this code as 51293-615-01 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 51293-0615-01. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.
🏭 Manufacturer & labeler
LabelerECI Pharmaceuticals LLC
Labeler code51293
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio2 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.
🩺 Clinical
Label name SALSALATE 500 MG TABLET Ingredient Salsalate
📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM
Salsalate is used to relieve pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness caused by rheumatoid arthritis (arthritis caused by swelling of the lining of the joints), osteoarthritis (arthritis caused by a breakdown of the lining of the joints), and other conditions that cause swelling. Salsalate is in a class of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) called salicylates. It works by stopping the body's production of a substance that causes pain, fever, and swelling.
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
- Salsalate is a close cousin of aspirin — both belong to the salicylate family and work by reducing inflammation in your body. The main practical difference is that salsalate isn't...
- What exactly is salsalate and how is it different from aspirin?
- Don't be discouraged if you don't feel better right away — salsalate works gradually. It can take 3 to 4 days of regular use before salicylate levels in your blood reach a steady,...
- How long does it take for salsalate to start working?
Patient education
Supplement & herbal interactions
Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Salsalate — tap one for details:
1
Nutrient depletion considerations
Salsalate may be associated with lower levels of 1 nutrient — worth a chat with your pharmacist, not a cause for alarm.
An association is not a deficiency. Educational only — don't start or stop anything without professional guidance.
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.
💬 Questions about Salsalate?
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🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.
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Where does this data come from?
Source: official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed and the openFDA label index. Structured
IACT rows and label-wide narrative are kept separate; availability and product-level specificity depend on the submitted label.Inactive ingredient FAQ
Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.
💲 Pricing
A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.
| Price system | Per ea | Per package |
|---|---|---|
| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | $0.352 | $35.20 / 100 tablets |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
NADAC price history (per ea) — tap or hover for the price & month
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.
🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salsalate 500 mg 65162-0512-10 | Amneal | 100 tablets | $0.235 | — | Availability likely | save 33% |
| Salsalate 500 mg 69367-0615-01 | Westminster | 100 tablets | $0.235 | — | Availability likely | save 33% |
| Salsalate 500 mgthis 51293-0615-01 | ECI | 100 tablets | $0.352 | — | FDA listed | — |
| Salsalate 500 mg 63629-9247-01 | Bryant | 100 tablets | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Salsalate 500 mg 63629-9248-01 | Bryant | 500 tablets | — | — | Discontinued | — |
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.
⏳ Availability & generic status
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
listed with the FDA
🔒
·
No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found
We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.
📊 Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)
Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Salsalate — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 2 manufacturers.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Salsalate. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
Period
Total Part D spend
$96.3K
Claims incl. refills
847
Beneficiaries
618
Spend / beneficiary
$155.88
Spend / claim
$113.73
Trend by period
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.
📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Per unit | Per pack | Marketing start | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51293-0615-01 You're viewing this | 100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (51293-615-01) | $0.3520 / ea | $35.20 | 2014-10-01 | Active |
| 51293-0615-05 | 500 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (51293-615-05) | $0.3520 / ea | $175.99 | 2014-10-01 | Active |
You're viewing the smallest of 2 pack sizes for this product.
This pack has the lowest per-ea cost of the 2 priced pack sizes ($0.3520 NADAC).
Pack size FAQ
What quantity is in NDC 51293-0615-01?
NDC 51293-0615-01 is a 100-count package — 100 tablet in 1 bottle.
What is the difference between NDC 51293-0615-01 and NDC 51293-0615-05?
Both are Salsalate 500 mg Tablet — the drug itself is identical. NDC 51293-0615-01 is the 100-count package, while NDC 51293-0615-05 is the 500 tablets package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Salsalate 500 mg Tablet?
Bill NDC 51293-0615-01 — the 11-digit billing format is 51293061501. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.
Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.
🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage
Finished prescription product
Marketed without an FDA application
Listed without an FDA application
This product's marketing category indicates it is marketed without an approved FDA application (no NDA, ANDA, or BLA on file). Having an NDC does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory is a listing system, not an approval decision. Approval-linked data such as Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence ratings therefore does not apply.
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
| NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) | ✓ Available |
| Labeler | ✓ Available |
| Product & package description | ✓ Available |
| Marketing category & status | ✓ Available |
| Active ingredient / dosage form / route | ✓ Available |
| FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) | — Not published for this NDC No structured label is linked to this listing in DailyMed/openFDA. |
| Package photos | — Not published for this NDC No photo available yet for this listing. |
| Inactive ingredients (structured) | — Not published for this NDC The labeler did not submit a structured excipient list, or no SPL is available. |
| NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) | ✓ Available |
| Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data | — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope. |
| HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk | — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal. |
| Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) | — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold. |
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.
Questions about this listing
Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Unapproved Drug Other". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
Why is there no full label on this page?
No structured FDA label (SPL) is currently linked to this NDC in DailyMed/openFDA. That can happen with older listings, certain OTC and repackaged products, and recently updated listings whose label has not yet propagated. The listing itself is still valid — this page shows everything the public feeds provide for this package.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 51293-615-01, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 51293-0615-01, written without dashes as 51293061501. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 51293-0615-01, the first segment (51293) is the labeler code FDA assigned to ECI Pharmaceuticals LLC; the middle segment (0615) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (01) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by ECI Pharmaceuticals LLC. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 1 other package presentation of this same product, including 500 tablets (51293-0615-05). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
ECI Pharmaceuticals LLC is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.
📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL
The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
📄 FDA label ▾
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For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published
NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.