Folic Acid 1 mg Tablet, 1,000-count — NDC 51293-846-10 (Billing 51293-0846-10)
by ECI PHARMACEUTICALS LLC · 1000 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
This is a package of 1,000 tablets of Folic Acid 1 mg Tablet from ECI PHARMACEUTICALS LLC, no longer marketed, no longer in the FDA NDC Directory; retail pharmacies pay about $0.0277 per tablet (NADAC).
NDC 51293-0846-10
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled)
51293-846-10
billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed Mar 13, 2024 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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Excluded from the active FDA NDC Directory.
The labeler reported this product as discontinued, so it is excluded from the active NDC Directory. The listing was last certified through Dec 2023. A label may still appear on DailyMed, but the NDC is no longer in the current FDA NDC Directory.
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Identity & classification
Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package
FDA NDC (as labeled)
51293-846-10
Product NDC
51293-846
11-digit billing NDC
51293084610
NCPDP billing unit
EA — each (per item)
Application #
ANDA091145
DEA schedule
Non-controlled
Marketing category
ANDA
Marketing status
Discontinued
FDA listing status
Discontinued by firm (certified through Dec 2023)
Route
ORAL
Dosage form
TABLET
Substance
FOLIC ACID
TE code (Orange Book)
AA · RLD · RS
Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification
GCN Seq No
002366
GCN
94781
HICL code
001062
Ingredient (HICL)
Folic Acid
HIC1 code
C
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1)
Electrolyte Balance/Metabolism/Nutrition
HIC2 code
C6
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2)
Vitamins
HIC3 code
C6M
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3)
Folic Acid Preparations
AHFS code
88:08.00.00
AHFS class
Vitamin B Complex
FDB label name
FOLIC ACID 1 MG TABLET
FDB brand name
Folic Acid
Legend status
F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
Quick answers
- GSN (GCN sequence number): 002366
- GCN: 94781
- HICL (First Databank): 001062
- AHFS class code: 88:08.00.00
Why two NDCs?
The FDA registers this code as 51293-846-10 — 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 → 51293-0846-10. 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.
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- RxNorm (NLM RxNav) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- Medi-Span GPI (licensed)
- First Databank (licensed) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
Clinical
Label name FOLIC ACID 1 MG TABLET Ingredient Folic Acid
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
- It treats megaloblastic anemia caused by low folic acid. This is anemia where your bone marrow makes oversized, immature red blood cells. Replacing the missing folate lets your bod...
- Take it as your prescriber directs, usually once a day. The oral solutions can be taken with or without food, and you should measure them with an oral dosing syringe from us. Injec...
- Yes, this matters. Folic acid can hide pernicious anemia, a B12 deficiency anemia, so your blood counts may improve while nerve damage keeps getting worse. Your doctor should rule...
- It's well tolerated, and side effects are mostly reported at much higher doses. These include nausea, bloating, gas, poor appetite and a bitter taste. Call your doctor right away f...
Patient education
Supplement & herbal interactions
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.
- MedlinePlus (NLM) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
💬 Questions about Folic Acid?
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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 | $0.028 | $27.70 / 1000 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
▼ Down 10% over the last 5 months.
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.
- CMS NADAC weekly file · file of Feb 21, 2024
- CMS ASP pricing files · refreshed Sep 20, 2026
- CMS Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
- CMS Part D plan pricing files · refreshed Sep 24, 2026
- VA National Acquisition Center price file
Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Per unit | Per pack | Marketing start | Marketing end | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51293-0846-01 51293-846-01 Main listing | 100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE | $0.0277 / ea | $2.77 | 2021-04-12 | — | Discontinued by firm |
| 51293-0846-10 You're viewing this | 1000 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE | $0.0277 / ea | $27.72 | 2021-04-12 | — | Discontinued by firm |
You're viewing the largest of 2 pack sizes for this product.
This pack effectively ties for the lowest per-ea cost of the 2 priced pack sizes ($0.0277 NADAC).
Pack size FAQ
What quantity is in this package?
This is a 1,000-count package — 1000 tablet in 1 bottle.
How does this package differ from NDC 51293-0846-01?
Both are Folic Acid 1 mg Tablet — the drug itself is identical. This page's package is the 1,000-count one, while NDC 51293-0846-01 is the 100 tablets package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Folic Acid 1 mg Tablet?
Use the 11-digit billing form listed in the identifiers section of this page. 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.
Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folic Acid 1 mg 00904-7224-61 | Major | 100 tablets | $0.020 | AA | Availability likely | save 27% |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 11534-0165-01 | SUNRISE | 100 tablets | $0.020 | AA | Availability likely | save 27% |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 16571-0881-01 | Rising | 100 tablets | $0.020 | AA | Availability likely | save 27% |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 53746-0361-01 | Amneal | 100 tablets | $0.020 | AA | Availability likely | save 27% |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 58657-0151-01 | Method | 100 tablets | $0.020 | AA | Availability likely | save 27% |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 60687-0681-01 | American | 100 tablets | $0.020 | AA | Availability likely | save 27% |
| Folic acid 1 mg 62135-0210-01 | Chartwell | 100 tablets | $0.020 | AA | Availability likely | save 27% |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 69315-0127-01 | Leading | 100 tablets | $0.020 | AA | Availability likely | save 27% |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 70752-0231-10 | QUAGEN | 100 tablets | $0.020 | AA | Availability likely | save 27% |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 72241-0050-05 | Modavar | 100 tablets | $0.020 | AA | Availability likely | save 27% |
| Folic Acid 1 mgthis 51293-0846-10 | ECI | 1000 tablets | $0.028 | AA | Discontinued | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 00615-8589-05 | NCS | 15 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 43063-0791-30 | PD-Rx | 30 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 50090-3119-00 | A-S | 100 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 50090-6760-00 | A-S | 90 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 50090-7194-00 | A-S | 100 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 50090-7195-00 | A-S | 90 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 55154-2137-00 | Cardinal | 10 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 55154-4306-00 | Cardinal | 10 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 63629-9257-01 | Bryant | 100 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 63629-9258-01 | Bryant | 1000 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 65162-0361-01 | Amneal | 10 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 66267-0217-30 | NuCare | 30 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 67046-0719-03 | Coupler | 30 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 67046-1449-03 | Coupler | 30 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 68071-2992-01 | NuCare | 100 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 68071-3513-01 | NuCare | 100 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 68071-4602-01 | NuCare | 100 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 68788-8557-01 | Preferred | 100 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 68788-8827-01 | Preferred | 100 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 70518-4338-00 | REMEDYREPACK | 100 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 70518-4459-00 | REMEDYREPACK | 30 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 71205-0913-00 | Proficient | 100 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 71209-0007-05 | Cadila | 100 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 71335-0613-01 | Bryant | 30 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 71335-0766-01 | Bryant | 30 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 71335-2547-01 | Bryant | 30 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 71335-2849-01 | Bryant | 30 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 71335-2858-01 | Bryant | 1000 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 71335-9628-01 | Bryant | 30 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 71610-0235-30 | Aphena | 30 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic acid 1 mg 71610-0545-30 | Aphena | 30 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 71610-0656-30 | Aphena | 30 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 71610-0716-30 | Aphena | 30 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 71610-0803-30 | Aphena | 30 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 71610-0952-04 | Aphena | 4 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 72162-1651-00 | Bryant | 1000 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 72162-2413-00 | Bryant | 1000 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 72162-2556-00 | Bryant | 1000 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 72162-2557-00 | Bryant | 1000 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 72189-0199-30 | DIRECT | 30 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 82804-0110-30 | Proficient | 30 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 82868-0004-30 | Northwind | 30 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Folic Acid 1 mg 87441-0032-01 | Unit | 30 tablets | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
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.
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
- CMS NADAC weekly file · file of Feb 21, 2024
Availability & generic status
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
listed with the FDA
🔓
·
Generic on the market
this product is a generic
✅This is a generic drug
This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.
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.
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
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.- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
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.
Manufacturer & labeler
LabelerECI PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
Application holderAIPING PHARMACEUTICAL INC
FDA applicationANDA091145 (ANDA)
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.
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- Drugs@FDA
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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Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.
Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)
Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Folic Acid — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 12 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 Folic Acid. 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
$870.8K
Claims incl. refills
257.4K
Beneficiaries
188.1K
Spend / beneficiary
$4.63
Spend / claim
$3.38
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.
About this NDC listing & data coverage
Finished prescription product
No longer marketed (per FDA listing data)
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 | ✓ Available |
| 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
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.
What does the discontinued status mean for this NDC?
The labeler reported a marketing end date (or the listing was delisted), so this specific package is no longer actively marketed. Remaining stock may still be dispensed for a time, and the NDC stays valid for historical records and claims — but data feeds (pricing, labeling) typically stop updating for it. Other package sizes or other manufacturers' versions of the same medication may still be marketed — see the equivalents section where available.
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 form printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed is the one the FDA registered. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero and the dashes are dropped. The Identity section at the top of this page lists each form of this code.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 1 other package presentation of this same product, including 100 tablets (51293-0846-01). 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.
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.