Ambien Tablet, Coated
Pricing Report NDC 0024-5521-31

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

Current Package Pricing Information

The current wholesale acquisition cost for Ambien Cr (NDC 0024-5521-31) is $22.57280 per EA. This benchmark price is based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) and has been effective since Feb 13, 2026.

As a a human prescription drug provided by Sanofi-aventis U.s. Llc, this medication is distributed in a 100 TABLET, COATED in 1 BOTTLE 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
$22.57280
Per EA

Effective Date
Feb 13, 2026
Billable Units
100 EA
Estimated Package Price
$2,257.28
Data Status
As of Jul 08, 2026
C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy
Package NDC
Description
100 TABLET, COATED in 1 BOTTLE
Generic Benchmark
The generic equivalent rate is $0.11237 (Effective: Jun 17, 2026)
Pricing Methodology Explanation
The NADAC was carried forward from the previous file.

Historical Pricing Trends & Acquisition Cost Benchmarks

Since Nov 2013, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $9.54882 to $22.57280 per EA. Over this 12 years and 3 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
$9.5488 - $22.5728
Market Volatility
136.39% Variance
Latest Trend
9.90%
Date Unit Price Unit Source Method Rate
Feb 13, 2026 $22.57280 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3B - Brand
Feb 13, 2026 $22.57280 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Feb 13, 2026 $22.57280 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Feb 13, 2026 $22.57280 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Feb 13, 2026 $22.57280 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 21, 2026 $20.53940 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Dec 17, 2025 $20.53940 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Feb 19, 2025 $20.63082 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Feb 19, 2025 $20.63082 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Feb 19, 2025 $20.63082 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Feb 19, 2025 $20.63082 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Feb 19, 2025 $20.63082 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Feb 19, 2025 $20.63082 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Feb 19, 2025 $20.63082 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Feb 19, 2025 $20.63082 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Feb 19, 2025 $20.63082 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Feb 19, 2025 $20.63082 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 22, 2025 $20.64015 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Dec 18, 2024 $20.64203 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Nov 20, 2024 $20.64573 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Oct 23, 2024 $20.66737 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Sep 18, 2024 $20.65510 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Aug 21, 2024 $20.64723 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Jul 17, 2024 $20.55388 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Jul 17, 2024 $20.55388 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Jun 19, 2024 $20.50633 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Jun 19, 2024 $20.50633 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
May 22, 2024 $20.55478 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Apr 17, 2024 $20.49263 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Jan 03, 2023 $20.50311 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3B - Brand
Jan 03, 2023 $20.50311 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 03, 2023 $20.50311 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 03, 2023 $20.50311 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 03, 2023 $20.50311 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 03, 2023 $20.50311 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 03, 2023 $20.50311 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 03, 2023 $20.50311 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 03, 2023 $20.50311 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 03, 2023 $20.50311 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 03, 2023 $20.50311 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 03, 2023 $20.50311 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 03, 2023 $20.50311 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 03, 2023 $20.50311 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 03, 2023 $20.50311 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 03, 2023 $20.50311 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 03, 2022 $19.52677 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3B - Brand
Jan 03, 2022 $19.52677 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 03, 2022 $19.52677 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 03, 2022 $19.52677 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 03, 2022 $19.52677 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 03, 2022 $19.52677 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 03, 2022 $19.52677 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 03, 2022 $19.52677 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 03, 2022 $19.52677 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 03, 2022 $19.52677 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 03, 2022 $19.52677 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 03, 2022 $19.52677 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 03, 2022 $19.52677 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Apr 21, 2021 $18.63241 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Apr 21, 2021 $18.63241 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Apr 21, 2021 $18.63241 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Apr 21, 2021 $18.63241 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Apr 21, 2021 $18.63241 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Apr 21, 2021 $18.63241 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Apr 21, 2021 $18.63241 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Apr 21, 2021 $18.63241 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Apr 21, 2021 $18.63241 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Apr 21, 2021 $18.63241 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 03, 2021 $18.82099 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Jan 03, 2021 $18.82099 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3B - Brand
Jan 03, 2021 $18.82099 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 03, 2021 $18.82099 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 03, 2020 $17.92305 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Jan 03, 2020 $17.92305 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Jan 03, 2020 $17.92305 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Jan 03, 2020 $17.92305 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Jan 03, 2020 $17.92305 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3B - Brand
Jan 03, 2020 $17.92305 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 03, 2020 $17.92305 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 03, 2020 $17.92305 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 03, 2020 $17.92305 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 03, 2020 $17.92305 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 03, 2020 $17.92305 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 03, 2020 $17.92305 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 03, 2020 $17.92305 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
May 03, 2019 $17.00479 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
May 03, 2019 $17.00479 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
May 03, 2019 $17.00479 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3B - Brand
May 03, 2019 $17.00479 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
May 03, 2019 $17.00479 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
May 03, 2019 $17.00479 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
May 03, 2019 $17.00479 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
May 03, 2019 $17.00479 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
May 03, 2019 $17.00479 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Sep 19, 2018 $16.22594 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Sep 19, 2018 $16.22594 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Sep 19, 2018 $16.22594 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Sep 19, 2018 $16.22594 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Sep 19, 2018 $16.22594 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Sep 19, 2018 $16.22594 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Sep 19, 2018 $16.22594 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Sep 19, 2018 $16.22594 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Feb 21, 2018 $16.08956 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Feb 21, 2018 $16.08956 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Feb 21, 2018 $16.08956 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Feb 21, 2018 $16.08956 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Feb 21, 2018 $16.08956 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Feb 21, 2018 $16.08956 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Feb 21, 2018 $16.08956 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Apr 07, 2017 $16.09577 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Apr 07, 2017 $16.09577 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Apr 07, 2017 $16.09577 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Apr 07, 2017 $16.09577 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Apr 07, 2017 $16.09577 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Apr 07, 2017 $16.09577 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Apr 07, 2017 $16.09577 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3B - Brand
Apr 07, 2017 $16.09577 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Apr 07, 2017 $16.09577 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Apr 07, 2017 $16.09577 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Feb 22, 2017 $15.27113 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Feb 22, 2017 $15.27113 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Apr 02, 2016 $15.39267 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Apr 02, 2016 $15.39267 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Apr 02, 2016 $15.39267 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Apr 02, 2016 $15.39267 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Apr 02, 2016 $15.39267 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Apr 02, 2016 $15.39267 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Apr 02, 2016 $15.39267 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Apr 02, 2016 $15.39267 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3B - Brand
Apr 02, 2016 $15.39267 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Apr 02, 2016 $15.39267 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Apr 01, 2016 $15.41153 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3B - Brand
Mar 23, 2016 $14.01048 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Oct 02, 2015 $14.33746 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Oct 02, 2015 $14.33746 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Oct 02, 2015 $14.33746 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Oct 02, 2015 $14.33746 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3B - Brand
Oct 02, 2015 $14.33746 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Oct 02, 2015 $14.33746 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jul 22, 2015 $13.03393 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Jul 22, 2015 $13.03393 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Jul 22, 2015 $13.03393 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Apr 03, 2015 $12.70948 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Apr 03, 2015 $12.70948 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Apr 03, 2015 $12.70948 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Apr 03, 2015 $12.70948 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3B - Brand
Oct 24, 2014 $11.55407 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Oct 24, 2014 $11.55407 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Oct 24, 2014 $11.55407 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Oct 24, 2014 $11.55407 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Oct 24, 2014 $11.55407 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3B - Brand
Oct 24, 2014 $11.55407 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jun 06, 2014 $10.50370 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Jun 06, 2014 $10.50370 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Jun 06, 2014 $10.50370 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Jun 06, 2014 $10.50370 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Jun 06, 2014 $10.50370 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3B - Brand
Feb 19, 2014 $9.54882 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Feb 19, 2014 $9.54882 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Feb 19, 2014 $9.54882 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Feb 19, 2014 $9.54882 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Jan 22, 2014 $9.59364 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Nov 08, 2013 $9.76740 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Nov 08, 2013 $9.76740 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3B - 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