Pulmicort Respules Suspension
Pricing Report NDC 0186-1990-04

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

Current Package Pricing Information

The current wholesale acquisition cost for Pulmicort Respules (NDC 0186-1990-04) is $9.84480 per ML. This benchmark price is based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) and has been effective since Apr 22, 2026.

As a a human prescription drug provided by Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp, this medication is distributed in a 6 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 5 AMPULE in 1 POUCH / 2 mL in 1 AMPULE 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
$9.84480
Per ML

Effective Date
Apr 22, 2026
Data Status
As of Jul 08, 2026
C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy
Package NDC
Description
6 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 5 AMPULE in 1 POUCH / 2 mL in 1 AMPULE
Generic Benchmark
The generic equivalent rate is $3.82262 (Effective: Jun 17, 2026)
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 Mar 2013, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $9.81292 to $10.05687 per ML. Over this 13 years and 1 month 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
$9.8129 - $10.0569
Market Volatility
2.49% Variance
Latest Trend
0.31%
Date Unit Price Unit Source Method Rate
Apr 22, 2026 $9.84480 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Apr 22, 2026 $9.84480 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Apr 22, 2026 $9.84480 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Mar 18, 2026 $9.81400 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Feb 18, 2026 $9.81400 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jan 21, 2026 $9.81400 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Dec 17, 2025 $9.87200 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Nov 19, 2025 $9.84652 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Oct 22, 2025 $9.83183 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Sep 17, 2025 $9.83183 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Aug 20, 2025 $9.83183 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jul 23, 2025 $9.83183 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jun 18, 2025 $9.85342 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
May 21, 2025 $9.85342 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Apr 23, 2025 $9.84433 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Mar 19, 2025 $9.84243 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Feb 19, 2025 $9.84090 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jan 22, 2025 $9.83965 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Dec 18, 2024 $9.83024 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Nov 20, 2024 $9.86075 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Oct 23, 2024 $9.87046 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Sep 18, 2024 $9.88872 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Aug 21, 2024 $9.86478 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jul 17, 2024 $9.86478 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jul 17, 2024 $9.86478 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jun 19, 2024 $9.85774 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jun 19, 2024 $9.85774 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
May 22, 2024 $9.85774 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Apr 17, 2024 $9.85978 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jul 17, 2019 $9.81292 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jul 17, 2019 $9.81292 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Jul 17, 2019 $9.81292 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Jul 17, 2019 $9.81292 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jul 17, 2019 $9.81292 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jul 17, 2019 $9.81292 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jul 17, 2019 $9.81292 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jul 17, 2019 $9.81292 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jul 17, 2019 $9.81292 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jul 17, 2019 $9.81292 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jul 17, 2019 $9.81292 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
May 23, 2018 $9.81639 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
May 23, 2018 $9.81639 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
May 23, 2018 $9.81639 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
May 23, 2018 $9.81639 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
May 23, 2018 $9.81639 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
May 23, 2018 $9.81639 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
May 23, 2018 $9.81639 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
May 23, 2018 $9.81639 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
May 23, 2018 $9.81639 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
May 23, 2018 $9.81639 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
May 23, 2018 $9.81639 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
May 23, 2018 $9.81639 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jun 21, 2017 $9.85587 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jun 21, 2017 $9.85587 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Jun 21, 2017 $9.85587 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Jun 21, 2017 $9.85587 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Jun 21, 2017 $9.85587 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Jun 21, 2017 $9.85587 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Jun 21, 2017 $9.85587 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Jun 21, 2017 $9.85587 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jun 21, 2017 $9.85587 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jun 21, 2017 $9.85587 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jun 21, 2017 $9.85587 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Sep 21, 2016 $10.05687 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Sep 21, 2016 $10.05687 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Sep 21, 2016 $10.05687 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Sep 21, 2016 $10.05687 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Sep 21, 2016 $10.05687 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Sep 21, 2016 $10.05687 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Sep 21, 2016 $10.05687 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Sep 21, 2016 $10.05687 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Sep 21, 2016 $10.05687 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Mar 23, 2016 $9.84412 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Mar 23, 2016 $9.84412 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Mar 23, 2016 $9.84412 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Mar 23, 2016 $9.84412 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Mar 23, 2016 $9.84412 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Mar 23, 2016 $9.84412 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
May 20, 2015 $9.93403 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
May 20, 2015 $9.93403 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
May 20, 2015 $9.93403 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
May 20, 2015 $9.93403 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
May 20, 2015 $9.93403 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
May 20, 2015 $9.93403 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Apr 22, 2015 $9.88509 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Feb 19, 2014 $9.87939 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Feb 19, 2014 $9.87939 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Mar 21, 2013 $9.86278 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 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 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