Nexium Granule, Delayed Release
Pricing Report NDC 0186-4050-01

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

Current Package Pricing Information

The current wholesale acquisition cost for Nexium (NDC 0186-4050-01) is $9.16175 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
$9.16175
Per EA

Effective Date
Jun 17, 2026
Billable Units
30 EA
Estimated Package Price
$274.85
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 $5.98247 (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 Dec 2014, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $7.61660 to $9.23733 per EA. Over this 11 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
$7.6166 - $9.2373
Market Volatility
21.28% Variance
Latest Trend
0.06%
Date Unit Price Unit Source Method Rate
Jun 17, 2026 $9.16175 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
May 20, 2026 $9.15630 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Apr 22, 2026 $9.15908 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Mar 18, 2026 $9.16067 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Feb 18, 2026 $9.15795 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jan 21, 2026 $9.16341 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Dec 17, 2025 $9.16740 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Nov 19, 2025 $9.17008 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Oct 22, 2025 $9.16874 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Sep 17, 2025 $9.17202 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Aug 20, 2025 $9.16869 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jul 23, 2025 $9.17032 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jun 18, 2025 $9.17403 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
May 21, 2025 $9.17283 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Apr 23, 2025 $9.17858 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Mar 19, 2025 $9.18071 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Feb 19, 2025 $9.18042 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jan 22, 2025 $9.18182 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Dec 18, 2024 $9.18194 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Nov 20, 2024 $9.18869 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Oct 23, 2024 $9.19292 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Sep 18, 2024 $9.19466 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Aug 21, 2024 $9.20003 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jul 17, 2024 $9.20110 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jun 19, 2024 $9.20163 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
May 22, 2024 $9.20351 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Apr 17, 2024 $9.20149 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Oct 18, 2023 $9.17924 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Oct 18, 2023 $9.17924 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Dec 21, 2022 $9.18878 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Dec 21, 2022 $9.18878 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Dec 22, 2021 $9.20087 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Dec 22, 2021 $9.20087 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Apr 21, 2021 $9.23733 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Apr 21, 2021 $9.23733 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Jul 01, 2020 $9.18389 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Jul 01, 2020 $9.18389 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Jul 01, 2020 $9.18389 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jan 22, 2020 $8.66405 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jan 22, 2020 $8.66405 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Mar 20, 2019 $8.62033 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Mar 20, 2019 $8.62033 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
May 23, 2018 $8.66453 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
May 23, 2018 $8.66453 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Aug 23, 2017 $8.69705 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Aug 23, 2017 $8.69705 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Nov 23, 2016 $8.65132 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Nov 23, 2016 $8.65132 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Oct 01, 2016 $8.77348 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Oct 01, 2016 $8.77348 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Mar 23, 2016 $8.12344 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Mar 23, 2016 $8.12344 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
May 18, 2015 $8.07344 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
May 18, 2015 $8.07344 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
May 18, 2015 $8.07344 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Dec 17, 2014 $7.61660 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Dec 17, 2014 $7.61660 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Dec 17, 2014 $7.61660 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 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