Depo-medrol Injection, Suspension
Pricing Report NDC 0009-0280-02

View Wholesale Price per Unit, Acquisition Costs, and Historic Pricing Trends

Current Package Pricing Information

The latest wholesale acquisition cost for Depo-medrol (NDC 0009-0280-02) is $8.55040 per ML. This benchmark price is based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) and has been effective since Jul 16, 2018.

As a a human prescription drug provided by Pharmacia & Upjohn Company Llc, this medication is distributed in a 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE in 1 CARTON / 5 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE 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
$8.55040
Per ML

Effective Date
Jul 16, 2018
Data Status
As of Jul 10, 2019
C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy
Package NDC
Description
1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE in 1 CARTON / 5 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE
Pricing Methodology Explanation
The NADAC was carried forward from the previous file.
The NADAC was calculated based on package size.

Historical Pricing Trends & Acquisition Cost Benchmarks

Since Jul 2013, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $4.35529 to $9.59380 per ML. Over this 11 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
$4.3553 - $9.5938
Market Volatility
120.28% Variance
Latest Trend
No Change
Date Unit Price Unit Source Method Rate
Sep 18, 2024 $9.09620 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Sep 18, 2024 $9.09620 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Sep 18, 2024 $9.09620 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Sep 18, 2024 $9.09620 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Sep 18, 2024 $9.09620 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Sep 18, 2024 $9.09620 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Sep 18, 2024 $9.09620 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Aug 21, 2024 $9.09620 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jul 17, 2024 $9.09620 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jul 17, 2024 $9.09620 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jun 19, 2024 $9.22433 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jun 19, 2024 $9.22433 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
May 22, 2024 $9.59380 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Apr 17, 2024 $9.19420 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jul 16, 2018 $8.55040 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Jul 16, 2018 $8.55040 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jul 16, 2018 $8.45587 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Jul 16, 2018 $8.45587 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jul 01, 2018 $9.35809 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Jul 01, 2018 $9.24553 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Jan 01, 2018 $8.55042 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Jan 01, 2018 $8.55042 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jan 01, 2018 $8.45583 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Jan 01, 2018 $8.45583 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jun 01, 2017 $7.81367 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Jun 01, 2017 $7.81367 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jun 01, 2017 $7.72610 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Jun 01, 2017 $7.72610 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jan 01, 2017 $7.23541 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Jan 01, 2017 $7.23541 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jan 01, 2017 $7.15393 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Jan 01, 2017 $7.15393 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jul 20, 2016 $6.62413 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Jul 20, 2016 $6.62413 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jun 22, 2016 $6.70008 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Jun 22, 2016 $6.70008 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jun 01, 2016 $7.14111 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Jun 01, 2016 $7.14111 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jan 01, 2016 $6.36434 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Jan 01, 2016 $6.36434 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Jan 01, 2016 $6.36434 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Dec 23, 2015 $5.81500 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jun 01, 2015 $5.45739 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Jun 01, 2015 $5.45739 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Jun 01, 2015 $5.45739 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
May 21, 2014 $4.98660 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
May 21, 2014 $4.98660 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jan 01, 2014 $4.79055 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Jan 01, 2014 $4.79055 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jul 18, 2013 $4.35529 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - 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.
  • Code 5: The NADAC was calculated based on package size.

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