Hydrocortisone
Pricing Report NDC 0168-0016-31

Latest NADAC: $0.12184 per GM · Effective Apr 17, 2019 · Est. package price $3.41 (28 GM)
Table of Contents
  1. Current Pricing Information
  2. Pricing History

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 Hydrocortisone (NDC 0168-0016-31) is $0.12184 per GM. This benchmark price is based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) and has been effective since Apr 17, 2019.

As a provided by E. Fougera & Co. A Division Of Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc., this medication is distributed in a 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 28 g in 1 TUBE 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
$0.12184
Per GM

Pricing Unit
Per GM Pricing Unit
Indicates the billing unit (ML, GM or EA).
Effective Date
Apr 17, 2019
Billable Units
28 GM
Estimated Package Price
$3.41
Data Status
As of Apr 15, 2020
Pharmacy Source Pharmacy Type Indicator
Data collected from Chain/Independent pharmacy surveys.
C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy
Rate Classification Classification for Rate Setting
Indicates if the NDC is Brand (B) or Generic (G).
G - Generic
Package NDC
0168-0016-31
Description
1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 28 g in 1 TUBE
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 Oct 2013, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $0.10384 to $0.13621 per GM. Over this 5 years and 5 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
$0.1038 - $0.1362
Market Volatility
31.17% Variance
Latest Trend
4.88%

Recent NADAC Price History

DateUnit PriceUnitSourceMethodRate
Apr 17, 2019 $0.12184 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Apr 17, 2019 $0.12184 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5G - Generic
Mar 20, 2019 $0.11617 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Feb 20, 2019 $0.11297 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Dec 19, 2018 $0.10911 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Dec 19, 2018 $0.10911 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5G - Generic
Nov 21, 2018 $0.11432 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Oct 17, 2018 $0.11932 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Sep 19, 2018 $0.12041 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Aug 22, 2018 $0.12014 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Jul 18, 2018 $0.12322 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Jun 20, 2018 $0.11474 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic

Earlier NADAC Price History

Pricing Methodology Legend

  • Code 1: The NADAC was calculated using information from the most recently completed pharmacy survey.
  • 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: October 07, 2026