Fosamax
Pricing Report NDC 0006-0031-44
View Wholesale Price per Unit, Acquisition Costs, and Historic Pricing Trends
Current Package Pricing Information
This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was discontinued by the firm.
The latest wholesale acquisition cost for Fosamax (NDC 0006-0031-44) is $30.81050 per EA. This benchmark price is based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) and has been effective since Dec 18, 2019.
As a provided by Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., this medication is distributed in a 4 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK configuration. The pricing data is derived from C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy surveys, reflecting the actual invoice prices paid by community pharmacies to drug wholesalers.
NADAC Pricing Summary
NADAC pricing snapshot for this package NDC
Acquisition Cost $30.81050 Per EA
Pricing Unit
Effective Date
Dec 18, 2019
Billable Units
4 EA
Estimated Package Price
$123.24
Data Status
As of Dec 16, 2020
Generic Benchmark
The generic equivalent rate is
$0.32019
(Effective:
Nov 18, 2020)
Pricing Methodology Explanation
The NADAC was carried forward from the previous file.
Historical Pricing Trends & Acquisition Cost Benchmarks
Since Sep 2013, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $24.70566 to $31.70786 per EA. Over this 6 years and 2 months period, the pricing trend reflects the shifting acquisition costs reported by retail and chain pharmacies to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The following interactive chart and historical table detail every recorded price adjustment based on these federal surveys.
Price Range
$24.7057 - $31.7079
$24.7057 - $31.7079
Market Volatility
28.34% Variance
28.34% Variance
Latest Trend
0.46%
0.46%
| Date | Unit Price | Unit | Source | Method | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2019 | $30.81050 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | B - Brand |
| Dec 18, 2019 | $30.81050 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 2 | B - Brand |
| Dec 18, 2019 | $30.81050 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Dec 18, 2019 | $30.81050 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Dec 18, 2019 | $30.81050 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Dec 18, 2019 | $30.81050 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Dec 18, 2019 | $30.81050 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Dec 18, 2019 | $30.81050 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Dec 18, 2019 | $30.81050 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Dec 18, 2019 | $30.81050 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Dec 18, 2019 | $30.81050 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Dec 18, 2019 | $30.81050 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Aug 21, 2019 | $30.66950 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | B - Brand |
| Aug 21, 2019 | $30.66950 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Aug 21, 2019 | $30.66950 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Aug 21, 2019 | $30.66950 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Jun 08, 2017 | $31.70786 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 3 | B - Brand |
| Jun 08, 2017 | $31.70786 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Jun 08, 2017 | $31.70786 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Jun 08, 2017 | $31.70786 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Jun 08, 2017 | $31.70786 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Jun 08, 2017 | $31.70786 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Jun 08, 2017 | $31.70786 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Jun 08, 2017 | $31.70786 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Jun 08, 2017 | $31.70786 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Jun 08, 2017 | $31.70786 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Jun 08, 2017 | $31.70786 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Jun 08, 2017 | $31.70786 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Jun 08, 2017 | $31.70786 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Dec 21, 2016 | $29.93200 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | B - Brand |
| Dec 21, 2016 | $29.93200 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Dec 21, 2016 | $29.93200 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Dec 21, 2016 | $29.93200 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Dec 21, 2016 | $29.93200 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Dec 21, 2016 | $29.93200 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Jun 23, 2016 | $29.10554 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 2 | B - Brand |
| Jun 23, 2016 | $29.10554 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 3 | B - Brand |
| Jun 23, 2016 | $29.10554 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Jun 23, 2016 | $29.10554 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Jun 23, 2016 | $29.10554 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Jun 23, 2016 | $29.10554 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Dec 23, 2015 | $27.47750 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | B - Brand |
| Dec 23, 2015 | $27.47750 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 2 | B - Brand |
| Dec 23, 2015 | $27.47750 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 2 | B - Brand |
| Dec 23, 2015 | $27.47750 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Dec 23, 2015 | $27.47750 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Dec 23, 2015 | $27.47750 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Dec 23, 2015 | $27.47750 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Mar 18, 2015 | $27.70666 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 2 | B - Brand |
| Mar 18, 2015 | $27.70666 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 2 | B - Brand |
| Mar 18, 2015 | $27.70666 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 2 | B - Brand |
| Mar 18, 2015 | $27.70666 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 2 | B - Brand |
| Mar 18, 2015 | $27.70666 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 3 | B - Brand |
| Mar 18, 2015 | $27.70666 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Mar 18, 2015 | $27.70666 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Mar 18, 2015 | $27.70666 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Mar 18, 2015 | $27.70666 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Mar 25, 2014 | $26.16230 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 2 | B - Brand |
| Mar 25, 2014 | $26.16230 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 2 | B - Brand |
| Mar 25, 2014 | $26.16230 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 2 | B - Brand |
| Mar 25, 2014 | $26.16230 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 2 | B - Brand |
| Mar 25, 2014 | $26.16230 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 2 | B - Brand |
| Mar 25, 2014 | $26.16230 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 2 | B - Brand |
| Mar 25, 2014 | $26.16230 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 2 | B - Brand |
| Mar 25, 2014 | $26.16230 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 2 | B - Brand |
| Mar 25, 2014 | $26.16230 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 2 | B - Brand |
| Mar 25, 2014 | $26.16230 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 3 | B - Brand |
| Mar 25, 2014 | $26.16230 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Mar 25, 2014 | $26.16230 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Mar 25, 2014 | $26.16230 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
| Sep 26, 2013 | $24.70566 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 2 | B - Brand |
| Sep 26, 2013 | $24.70566 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 2 | B - Brand |
| Sep 26, 2013 | $24.70566 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 2 | B - Brand |
| Sep 26, 2013 | $24.70566 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 2 | B - Brand |
| Sep 26, 2013 | $24.70566 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | B - Brand |
Pricing Methodology Legend
- Code 1: The NADAC was calculated using information from the most recently completed pharmacy survey.
- Code 2: The average acquisition cost of the most recent survey was within ± 2% of the current NADAC; therefore, the NADAC was carried forward from the previous file.
- Code 3: The NADAC based on survey data has been adjusted to reflect changes in published pricing, or as a result of an inquiry to the help desk.
- Code 4: The NADAC was carried forward from the previous file.
Understanding NADAC Pricing Data
The National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) is compiled by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This data is derived from random monthly surveys of more than 60,000 pharmacies across all 50 states.
Important Price Distinction:
The prices listed on this page represent the wholesale invoice price paid by pharmacies to acquire the drug. This is NOT the retail price paid by consumers at the pharmacy counter. Final patient costs typically include pharmacy markups, professional dispensing fees, and insurance adjustments.
NADAC Pricing Data Last Updated on: July 08, 2026
