Nexium Granule, Delayed Release
Pricing Report NDC 0186-4020-01

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

Current Package Pricing Information

The current wholesale acquisition cost for Nexium (NDC 0186-4020-01) is $9.14150 per EA. This benchmark price is based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) and has been effective since Jun 17, 2026.

As a a human prescription drug provided by Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp, this medication is distributed in a 30 GRANULE, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 CARTON 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
$9.14150
Per EA

Effective Date
Jun 17, 2026
Billable Units
30 EA
Estimated Package Price
$274.24
Data Status
As of Jul 08, 2026
C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy
Package NDC
Description
30 GRANULE, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 CARTON
Generic Benchmark
The generic equivalent rate is $5.29353 (Effective: Jun 17, 2026)
Pricing Methodology Explanation
The NADAC was calculated using information from the most recently completed pharmacy survey.
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 $7.39284 to $9.31122 per EA. Over this 12 years and 11 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
$7.3928 - $9.3112
Market Volatility
25.95% Variance
Latest Trend
0.03%
Date Unit Price Unit Source Method Rate
Jun 17, 2026 $9.14150 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
May 20, 2026 $9.13869 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Apr 22, 2026 $9.14121 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Mar 18, 2026 $9.14092 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Feb 18, 2026 $9.14213 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jan 21, 2026 $9.14233 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Dec 17, 2025 $9.16305 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Nov 19, 2025 $9.16839 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Oct 22, 2025 $9.17455 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Sep 17, 2025 $9.17615 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Aug 20, 2025 $9.17405 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jul 23, 2025 $9.17607 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jun 18, 2025 $9.17979 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
May 21, 2025 $9.17760 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Apr 23, 2025 $9.17380 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Mar 19, 2025 $9.17608 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Feb 19, 2025 $9.17864 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jan 22, 2025 $9.17870 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Dec 18, 2024 $9.17878 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Nov 20, 2024 $9.18108 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Oct 23, 2024 $9.17957 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Sep 18, 2024 $9.17807 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Aug 21, 2024 $9.18388 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jul 17, 2024 $9.18771 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jul 17, 2024 $9.18771 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jun 19, 2024 $9.18215 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jun 19, 2024 $9.18215 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
May 22, 2024 $9.18515 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Apr 17, 2024 $9.19146 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Oct 18, 2023 $9.16267 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Oct 18, 2023 $9.16267 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Oct 18, 2023 $9.16267 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Oct 18, 2023 $9.16267 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Dec 21, 2022 $9.22633 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Dec 21, 2022 $9.22633 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Dec 21, 2022 $9.22633 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Dec 21, 2022 $9.22633 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Dec 21, 2022 $9.22633 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Dec 21, 2022 $9.22633 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Dec 21, 2022 $9.22633 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Dec 21, 2022 $9.22633 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Dec 22, 2021 $9.21621 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Dec 22, 2021 $9.21621 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Dec 22, 2021 $9.21621 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Dec 22, 2021 $9.21621 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Dec 22, 2021 $9.21621 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Dec 22, 2021 $9.21621 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Dec 22, 2021 $9.21621 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Apr 21, 2021 $9.31122 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Apr 21, 2021 $9.31122 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Jul 01, 2020 $9.22929 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Jul 01, 2020 $9.22929 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Jul 01, 2020 $9.22929 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Oct 23, 2019 $8.70687 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Oct 23, 2019 $8.70687 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Dec 19, 2018 $8.68890 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Dec 19, 2018 $8.68890 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Feb 21, 2018 $8.67283 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Feb 21, 2018 $8.67283 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Apr 19, 2017 $8.64072 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Apr 19, 2017 $8.64072 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Nov 23, 2016 $8.83246 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Nov 23, 2016 $8.83246 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Oct 01, 2016 $8.74963 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Oct 01, 2016 $8.74963 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Sep 21, 2016 $8.10136 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Nov 18, 2015 $8.01787 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Nov 18, 2015 $8.01787 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
May 18, 2015 $8.22484 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
May 18, 2015 $8.22484 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
May 18, 2015 $8.22484 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Apr 22, 2015 $7.75943 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Apr 22, 2015 $7.75943 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Jan 21, 2015 $7.60233 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jan 21, 2015 $7.60233 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Jul 23, 2014 $7.78081 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jul 23, 2014 $7.78081 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Mar 19, 2014 $7.62356 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Mar 19, 2014 $7.62356 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Feb 19, 2014 $7.67791 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Jan 01, 2014 $7.83641 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Jan 01, 2014 $7.83641 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Jul 01, 2013 $7.39284 EAC/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 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