Actonel
Pricing Report NDC 0149-0478-03
Current Package Pricing Information
The latest wholesale acquisition cost for Actonel (NDC 0149-0478-03) is $181.19487 per EA. This benchmark price is based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) and has been effective since Feb 19, 2014.
As a provided by Warner Chilcott Pharmaceuticals Inc., this medication is distributed in a 56 DOSE PACK in 1 CASE / 1 TRAY in 1 DOSE PACK / 3 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 TRAY 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 $181.19487 Per EA
Historical Pricing Trends & Acquisition Cost Benchmarks
Since Aug 2013, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $152.58395 to $208.37591 per EA. Over this 8 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.
$152.5840 - $208.3759
36.56% Variance
15.00%
| Date | Unit Price | Unit | Source | Method | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 03, 2014 | $208.37591 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 2 | B - Brand |
| Apr 03, 2014 | $208.37591 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 2 | B - Brand |
| Apr 03, 2014 | $208.37591 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 2 | B - Brand |
| Apr 03, 2014 | $208.37591 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 2 | B - Brand |
| Apr 03, 2014 | $208.37591 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 3 | B - Brand |
| Feb 19, 2014 | $181.19487 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | B - Brand |
| Feb 19, 2014 | $181.19487 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 2 | B - Brand |
| Feb 19, 2014 | $181.19487 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | B - Brand |
| Feb 19, 2014 | $181.19487 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 2 | B - Brand |
| Dec 12, 2013 | $183.10074 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 2 | B - Brand |
| Dec 12, 2013 | $183.10074 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 3 | B - Brand |
| Dec 12, 2013 | $183.10074 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 2 | B - Brand |
| Dec 12, 2013 | $183.10074 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 3 | B - Brand |
| Aug 01, 2013 | $152.58395 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 2 | B - Brand |
| Aug 01, 2013 | $152.58395 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 2 | 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.
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
