Nexium Granule, Delayed Release
Pricing Report NDC 0186-4040-01

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

Current Package Pricing Information

The current wholesale acquisition cost for Nexium (NDC 0186-4040-01) is $9.14781 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
$9.14781
Per EA

Effective Date
Jun 17, 2026
Billable Units
30 EA
Estimated Package Price
$274.43
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 $4.65437 (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 Nov 2013, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $7.19317 to $9.23515 per EA. Over this 12 years and 6 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
$7.1932 - $9.2352
Market Volatility
28.39% Variance
Latest Trend
0.03%
Date Unit Price Unit Source Method Rate
Jun 17, 2026 $9.14781 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
May 20, 2026 $9.15039 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Apr 22, 2026 $9.14194 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Mar 18, 2026 $9.13608 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Feb 18, 2026 $9.13861 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jan 21, 2026 $9.13743 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Dec 17, 2025 $9.13598 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Nov 19, 2025 $9.14304 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Oct 22, 2025 $9.15009 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Sep 17, 2025 $9.15401 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Aug 20, 2025 $9.15624 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jul 23, 2025 $9.15976 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jun 18, 2025 $9.16645 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
May 21, 2025 $9.16551 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Apr 23, 2025 $9.17482 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Mar 19, 2025 $9.17240 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Feb 19, 2025 $9.17243 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jan 22, 2025 $9.17327 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Dec 18, 2024 $9.17534 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Nov 20, 2024 $9.17312 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Oct 23, 2024 $9.17388 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Sep 18, 2024 $9.18112 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Aug 21, 2024 $9.18133 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jul 17, 2024 $9.17163 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jul 17, 2024 $9.17163 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jun 19, 2024 $9.16488 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jun 19, 2024 $9.16488 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
May 22, 2024 $9.16806 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Apr 17, 2024 $9.16449 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
May 17, 2023 $9.15169 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
May 17, 2023 $9.15169 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
May 17, 2023 $9.15169 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
May 17, 2023 $9.15169 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
May 17, 2023 $9.15169 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jul 20, 2022 $9.21048 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jul 20, 2022 $9.21048 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Jul 20, 2022 $9.21048 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Jul 20, 2022 $9.21048 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Jul 20, 2022 $9.21048 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Sep 22, 2021 $9.13473 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Sep 22, 2021 $9.13473 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Sep 22, 2021 $9.13473 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Nov 18, 2020 $9.13338 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Nov 18, 2020 $9.13338 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Jul 01, 2020 $9.23515 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Jul 01, 2020 $9.23515 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Jul 01, 2020 $9.23515 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jan 22, 2020 $8.71241 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jan 22, 2020 $8.71241 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Mar 20, 2019 $8.67515 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Mar 20, 2019 $8.67515 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
May 23, 2018 $8.63262 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
May 23, 2018 $8.63262 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Aug 23, 2017 $8.64095 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Aug 23, 2017 $8.64095 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Nov 23, 2016 $8.78101 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Nov 23, 2016 $8.78101 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Oct 01, 2016 $8.72531 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Oct 01, 2016 $8.72531 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
May 18, 2016 $8.07884 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
May 18, 2016 $8.07884 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Jul 22, 2015 $8.12460 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jul 22, 2015 $8.12460 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
May 18, 2015 $8.10367 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
May 18, 2015 $8.10367 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Apr 22, 2015 $7.64511 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Apr 22, 2015 $7.64511 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Mar 18, 2015 $7.71228 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jan 01, 2014 $7.62476 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Jan 01, 2014 $7.62476 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Nov 21, 2013 $7.19317 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Nov 21, 2013 $7.19317 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