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- $0.82 per tablet$78.80 for 90 days (90 tablets), shipping included · FDA-approved generic niacin extended-release 1000 mg · ships within the U.S.
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Quick answerBrand Niaspan is no longer sold in the U.S. FDA-approved generic niacin ER 1000 mg lists from $50 for 90 tablets here. At the U.S. pharmacies we compared, it costs from $78.80 for 90 days, shipping included (Nov 12, 2026). We found no niacin ER offers abroad that met our listing rules.
Name check: Immediate-release niacin and over-the-counter niacin supplements release the medicine differently and aren't priced on this page.
Compare Niaspan prices from licensed online pharmacies
| Pharmacy | Medication | Price | Shipping & delivery | Total (90 days) | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest per tabletLicensed U.S. pharmacy A | Niacin Extended-Release (Niaspan • [Rx])500 mg · genericU.S. pharmacy; maker not listed on its price pageShips from United StatesShips within the U.S. (no customs) · checked Nov 12, 2026 | $29.93for 90 tablets$0.33 per tablet | $5Pharmacy's estimate: 7–10 business days | $34.93 for 90 days= $34.93 for 90 daysincl. $5 shippingChecked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletLicensed U.S. pharmacy B | Niacin ER 500 mg Tablets500 mg · genericU.S. pharmacy; maker not listed on its price pageShips from United StatesShips within the U.S. (no customs) · checked Nov 12, 2026 | $38.70for 90 tablets$0.43 per tablet | $5Pharmacy's estimate: 2–8 business days | $43.70 for 90 days= $43.70 for 90 daysincl. $5 shippingChecked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletLicensed U.S. pharmacy B | Niacin ER 1000mg Tablets1000 mg · genericU.S. pharmacy; maker not listed on its price pageShips from United StatesShips within the U.S. (no customs) · checked Nov 12, 2026 | $73.80for 90 tablets$0.82 per tablet | $5Pharmacy's estimate: 2–8 business days | $78.80 for 90 days= $78.80 for 90 daysincl. $5 shippingChecked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletLicensed U.S. pharmacy B | Niacin ER 750 mg Tablets750 mg · genericU.S. pharmacy; maker not listed on its price pageShips from United StatesShips within the U.S. (no customs) · checked Nov 12, 2026 | $73.80for 90 tablets$0.82 per tablet | $5Pharmacy's estimate: 2–8 business days | $78.80 for 90 days= $78.80 for 90 daysincl. $5 shippingChecked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletLicensed U.S. pharmacy A | Niacin Extended-Release (Niaspan • [Rx])1000 mg · genericU.S. pharmacy; maker not listed on its price pageShips from United StatesShips within the U.S. (no customs) · checked Nov 12, 2026 | $29per 30 tablets · 3 packs = $87$0.97 per tablet | FreePharmacy's estimate: 7–10 business days | $87 for 90 days= $87 for 90 daysincl. $0 shippingChecked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletLicensed U.S. pharmacy A | Niacin Extended-Release (Niaspan • [Rx])750 mg · genericU.S. pharmacy; maker not listed on its price pageShips from United StatesShips within the U.S. (no customs) · checked Nov 12, 2026 | $131for 90 tablets$1.46 per tablet | FreePharmacy's estimate: 7–10 business days | $131 for 90 days= $131 for 90 daysincl. $0 shippingChecked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
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90-day cost = 90 tablets at the usual dose of 1 a day, bought as one order of whole packs with one shipping fee. 90-day cost is worked out from each pharmacy's real order size so different pack sizes compare fairly. Orders are kept within a 3-month supply (92 days); a pack that is larger than that is marked and not used for the lowest price at the top of this page. Prices checked Nov 12, 2026 on each pharmacy's website, in U.S. dollars. Savings compare with the U.S. list price. The lowest price at the top of this page uses only packs whose maker the pharmacy names, or whose product country and ships-from country it states. Price is the pharmacy's own price for one pack, as shown on its website (converted to U.S. dollars when it prices in Canadian dollars). Delivery is the pharmacy's own estimate for the shipping option shown, not a promise; some pharmacies count from when they receive your prescription or ship the order. Total = the packs needed + shipping. When those packs don't add up to exactly 90 days, the row shows what that order costs and, under it, what it works out to for 90 days; we sort by the 90-day amount so pack sizes compare fairly. Prices change often; confirm at checkout. U.S. rows: the cash price a U.S. pharmacy published on its own website on the date shown, for whole fills, plus its standard shipping; no insurance or discount cards.
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Niaspan (niacin extended-release) is discontinued in the U.S., but FDA-approved generic niacin ER tablets are sold here, from $50 for 90 tablets of 1000 mg.
Niaspan cost at a glance
- Niaspan is discontinued in the U.S. The FDA lists every Niaspan strength as discontinued and has determined it wasn't withdrawn for safety or effectiveness reasons (Drugs@FDA). We found no current FDA drug listing for brand Niaspan.
- Generic Niaspan is sold in the U.S. FDA-approved generic niacin extended-release tablets (500, 750 and 1000 mg) from Sun, Amneal, Aurobindo, Macleods and others are rated equivalent to Niaspan (FDA Orange Book). 90 tablets of 1000 mg list from $50 (Amneal, Aurobindo, Macleods); 90 of 500 mg from $32 (Texas DSHS).
- How we count: 1 tablet of 1000 mg a day. The label says niacin ER is taken once a day at bedtime, starting at 500 mg and rising slowly to a usual maintenance dose of 1,000 to 2,000 mg. If you take more, your daily cost is higher.
- From online pharmacies abroad: we found no niacin ER offers that met our listing rules in our latest check. At the U.S. pharmacies we compared, 90 days of niacin ER 1000 mg cost from $78.80, shipping included (checked Nov 12, 2026).
- With Medicare: your cost depends on your Part D plan. In 2026, deductibles are capped at $615 and yearly out-of-pocket costs for covered drugs at $2,100 (Medicare.gov).
How much does Niaspan cost in the U.S.?
| If you have | What Niaspan costs | Source |
|---|---|---|
| No insurance (brand list price) | Niaspan is discontinued in the U.S., so it has no current list price. FDA-approved generics are sold; see the next row. | Drugs@FDA |
| No insurance (generic niacin ER) | 90 tablets list from $50 (1000 mg) and $32 (500 mg); 750 mg from $55 for 90. Other makers list higher. Ask your pharmacist for the cash price. | Texas DSHS 2026 WAC report |
| Private or employer insurance | Your copay depends on your plan's drug list. | FDA Orange Book |
| Medicare Part D | Your cost depends on your plan. In 2026, deductibles are capped at $615 and yearly out-of-pocket costs for covered drugs at $2,100. | Medicare.gov |
| Medicaid | Your state Medicaid program sets any copay. Ask your pharmacist or state Medicaid office. | Medicaid.gov |
Brand Niaspan is discontinued in the U.S. (Drugs@FDA). In the Texas 2026 drug price filing, generic niacin ER lists from $50 for 90 tablets of 1000 mg, $32 for 90 of 500 mg and $55 for 90 of 750 mg (Sun) (Texas DSHS). These are list prices (the maker's wholesale price before discounts); what a pharmacy charges can differ.
Niaspan cost with Medicare in 2026
In 2026, Part D plans can charge a deductible of up to $615, and once your out-of-pocket spending on covered Part D drugs reaches $2,100, you pay nothing more for covered drugs for the rest of the year. What you pay for generic niacin ER depends on your plan's drug list.
| Medicare Part D | What Niaspan costs | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Part D deductible | No Medicare drug plan may have a deductible above $615 in 2026. Some plans have none. | Medicare.gov |
| Yearly out-of-pocket cap | Once your out-of-pocket spending on covered Part D drugs reaches $2,100 in 2026, you pay nothing more for covered drugs that year. | Medicare.gov |
Niaspan coupons and savings programs
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eDrugSearch does not offer its own Niaspan coupons. eDrugSearch has no coupons of its own. If you have Medicare, these programs can help with the cost of generic niacin ER:
- Medicare Extra Help: if you have Medicare and limited income, Extra Help lowers what you pay for prescriptions. (Social Security)
- Medicare Prescription Payment Plan: a free Medicare option that spreads your drug costs into monthly payments across the year. It doesn't lower the total, but it can make costs easier to manage. (Medicare.gov)
Is there a generic Niaspan?
Yes. The FDA first approved generic niacin extended-release tablets for Barr (now Teva) on April 26, 2005, and has since approved versions from Sun, Amneal, Aurobindo, Macleods and others, rated equivalent to Niaspan. Generic niacin ER has been listed as on the market since March 20, 2014.
| Strength | U.S. generic | Makers | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 mg | Yes | Sun, Amneal, Aurobindo, Macleods, Lannett and others | Jun 27, 2014 |
| 750 mg | Yes | Sun, Amneal, Aurobindo and others | Mar 20, 2014 |
| 1000 mg | Yes | Sun, Amneal, Aurobindo, Macleods, Lannett and others | Jun 27, 2014 |
Outside the U.S.: Online pharmacies abroad may also sell generic niacin made for other markets. Those packs are not FDA-approved, and the price table labels them that way.
Source: FDA Orange Book: niacin products. As of Nov 12, 2026.
Compare Niaspan with similar drugs
Other cholesterol and triglyceride medicines people often look up alongside Niaspan, including Tricor (fenofibrate), Lovaza and Vascepa (omega-3 medicines), Zetia and Welchol. They work in different ways. Prices are for each drug's lowest-priced strength.
| Drug | Type | Lowest price we found | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tricorfenofibrate | Cholesterol and triglyceride medicine (fibrate) | $49.79 for 90 days | See prices |
| Lovazaomega-3-acid ethyl esters | Prescription omega-3 (triglyceride-lowering medicine) | $360.73 for 90 days | See prices |
| Vascepaicosapent ethyl | Triglyceride-lowering medicine (prescription EPA omega-3) | $693.18 for 90 days | See prices |
| Zetiaezetimibe | Cholesterol medicine (cholesterol absorption inhibitor) | $39.12 for 90 days | See prices |
| Welcholcolesevelam | Cholesterol and type 2 diabetes medicine (bile acid sequestrant) | $683.55 for 90 days | See prices |
Lowest 90-day price including shipping, from licensed pharmacies shipping to the U.S., any strength. Only your doctor can decide whether another drug is right for you.
What is Niaspan used for?
Niaspan (niacin extended-release) is a prescription form of niacin (vitamin B3) that lowers blood fats. According to the FDA label for generic niacin ER tablets (DailyMed), it is used, along with diet:
- To lower total and LDL ("bad") cholesterol, Apo B and triglycerides and raise HDL ("good") cholesterol in adults with primary high cholesterol or mixed dyslipidemia.
- To lower the risk of another nonfatal heart attack in people who have had one and have high cholesterol.
- With a bile acid binding resin, to slow the buildup of plaque in people with coronary artery disease and high cholesterol, or to lower total and LDL cholesterol.
- For very high triglycerides in adults at risk of pancreatitis whose triglycerides don't come down enough with diet.
The label says niacin ER is taken once a day at bedtime with a low-fat snack, starting at 500 mg and going up by no more than 500 mg every 4 weeks, to a usual dose of 1,000 to 2,000 mg. It also notes that in a large trial (AIM-HIGH), adding niacin ER to simvastatin didn't lower heart attacks or strokes. It isn't for people with active liver disease, an active stomach ulcer or arterial bleeding. Your prescriber decides which medicine is right for you.
Is it safe to order Niaspan from Canada?
Many Americans do, but U.S. law and customs rules apply, and for Niaspan, compare the U.S. price of FDA-approved generic niacin ER before you order. Federal law generally doesn't allow individuals to import prescription drugs, though under its personal importation policy the FDA has long used enforcement discretion for some personal-use shipments, generally no more than a three-month supply (FDA). Congress has said enforcement against individuals should focus on imports that pose a significant threat to public health (Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act section 804(j)(1), 21 U.S.C. 384(j)(1)). You need a prescription from your doctor. New U.S. Customs rules for mailed orders start January 20, 2027. Niaspan has also been cancelled in Canada (Health Canada, checked 2026-11-12), and the U.K. lists it as discontinued (NHS dm+d).
Read our guide to buying prescription drugs from Canada and what the 2027 customs rules mean. Compare licensed Canadian pharmacies.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Niaspan without insurance?
Brand Niaspan is discontinued in the U.S., so there's no current brand price. Generic niacin ER lists from $50 for 90 tablets of 1000 mg in the Texas 2026 drug price filing. U.S. pharmacies we compared charged from $78.80 for 90 days of niacin ER 1000 mg in our latest check (Nov 12, 2026); we found no niacin ER offers abroad.
Is Niaspan still available?
Not under the Niaspan name in the U.S. The FDA lists all Niaspan strengths as discontinued and says they weren't withdrawn for safety or effectiveness reasons. Generic niacin ER tablets, rated equivalent to Niaspan, are still sold.
Is there a generic Niaspan?
Yes. FDA-approved generic niacin extended-release tablets in 500, 750 and 1000 mg have been sold in the U.S. since 2014, from makers including Sun, Amneal, Aurobindo and Macleods. Ask your pharmacist which one fills your prescription.
Is Niaspan the same as niacin from the vitamin aisle?
No. Niaspan and its generics are prescription extended-release tablets at high doses. Over-the-counter niacin supplements aren't FDA-approved to treat cholesterol and release the medicine differently.
How much does generic niacin ER cost with Medicare?
It depends on your Part D plan's drug list. In 2026, Part D deductibles are capped at $615 and out-of-pocket costs for covered drugs at $2,100 a year. People with limited income can apply for Extra Help.
Sources
- Drugs@FDA: Niaspan (NDA 020381) (AbbVie; 375, 500, 750 and 1000 mg and titration starter pack all Discontinued; 500/750/1000 mg carry the Federal Register determination that they were not discontinued or withdrawn for safety or effectiveness reasons)
- FDA NDC Directory: brand name Niaspan (no listing; checked 2026-11-12)
- Niacin extended-release tablets (Amneal) U.S. prescribing information (DailyMed) (version 11, effective 2026-08-04: indications; bedtime, start 500 mg, +500 mg per 4 weeks max, maintenance 1,000-2,000 mg once daily; AIM-HIGH limitation; contraindications)
- Texas DSHS: 2026 annual WAC report (no Niaspan brand row. Niacin ER x90: 500 mg Amneal 65162-0321-09, Aurobindo 59651-0018-90, Macleods 33342-0187-10 $32.00; 750 mg Sun 47335-0614-81 $55.00 (Aurobindo $90.00); 1000 mg Amneal 65162-0323-09, Aurobindo 59651-0020-90, Macleods 33342-0189-10 $50.00; Chartwell 62135-0498-90 (1000 mg) $675.00)
- FDA Orange Book: niacin products
- Drugs@FDA: Barr niacin extended-release (ANDA 076378) (approved April 26, 2005, AB)
- FDA NDC Directory: Sun niacin ER 1000 mg (NDC 47335-613) (marketing start June 27, 2014 (Lupin 750 mg NDC 68180-222 from March 20, 2014))
- Health Canada Drug Product Database: Niaspan (Niaspan and Niaspan FCT 500/750/1000 mg all Cancelled Post Market (2012-2019); checked 2026-11-12)
- NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices: Niaspan 1g (Abbott) (Discontinued; not available; checked 2026-11-12)
- Medicaid.gov: cost sharing
- Social Security: Medicare Extra Help
- Medicare Prescription Payment Plan
- Medicare.gov: Part D drug costs (deductible up to $615 and $2,100 out-of-pocket threshold in 2026)
- FDA: personal importation
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