Retin-a Cream
Pricing Report NDC 0187-5162-20

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

Current Package Pricing Information

The latest wholesale acquisition cost for Retin-a (NDC 0187-5162-20) is $0.79136 per GM. This benchmark price is based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) and has been effective since Jul 28, 2025.

As a a human prescription drug provided by Bausch Health Us, Llc, this medication is distributed in a 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 20 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
$0.79136
Per GM

Effective Date
Jul 28, 2025
Billable Units
20 GM
Estimated Package Price
$15.83
Data Status
As of Oct 01, 2025
C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy
Package NDC
Description
1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 20 g in 1 TUBE
Generic Benchmark
The generic equivalent rate is $1.61873 (Effective: Sep 17, 2025)
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 Aug 2014, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $0.71912 to $5.92338 per GM. Over this 10 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
$0.7191 - $5.9234
Market Volatility
723.70% Variance
Latest Trend
9.93%
Date Unit Price Unit Source Method Rate
Jul 28, 2025 $0.79136 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Jul 28, 2025 $0.79136 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Jul 28, 2025 $0.79136 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jul 28, 2025 $0.79041 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Jul 28, 2025 $0.79041 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Jul 28, 2025 $0.79041 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Jul 23, 2025 $0.71986 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jul 23, 2025 $0.71924 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jun 18, 2025 $0.72010 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jun 18, 2025 $0.71924 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
May 21, 2025 $0.72028 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
May 21, 2025 $0.71936 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Apr 23, 2025 $0.72033 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Apr 23, 2025 $0.71962 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Mar 19, 2025 $0.72042 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Mar 19, 2025 $0.71980 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Feb 19, 2025 $0.72043 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Feb 19, 2025 $0.71993 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jan 22, 2025 $0.72038 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jan 22, 2025 $0.71986 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Dec 18, 2024 $0.72068 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Dec 18, 2024 $0.71999 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Nov 20, 2024 $0.72066 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Nov 20, 2024 $0.71996 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Oct 23, 2024 $0.72074 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Oct 23, 2024 $0.72021 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Sep 18, 2024 $0.72092 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Sep 18, 2024 $0.72025 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Aug 21, 2024 $0.72088 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Aug 21, 2024 $0.72022 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jul 17, 2024 $0.72095 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jul 17, 2024 $0.72095 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jul 17, 2024 $0.72005 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jul 17, 2024 $0.72005 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jun 19, 2024 $0.72077 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jun 19, 2024 $0.72077 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jun 19, 2024 $0.72008 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jun 19, 2024 $0.72008 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
May 22, 2024 $0.72070 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
May 22, 2024 $0.71994 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Apr 17, 2024 $0.72059 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Apr 17, 2024 $0.71987 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Mar 20, 2024 $0.71912 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Nov 22, 2023 $0.72073 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Nov 22, 2023 $0.72073 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Nov 22, 2023 $0.72073 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Nov 22, 2023 $0.72073 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Nov 22, 2023 $0.72127 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Nov 22, 2023 $0.72127 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Nov 22, 2023 $0.72127 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Nov 22, 2023 $0.72127 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Nov 22, 2023 $0.72127 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Feb 10, 2023 $0.72274 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Feb 10, 2023 $0.72274 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Feb 10, 2023 $0.72274 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Feb 10, 2023 $0.72274 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Feb 10, 2023 $0.72274 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Feb 10, 2023 $0.72274 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Feb 10, 2023 $0.72274 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Feb 10, 2023 $0.72274 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Feb 10, 2023 $0.72274 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Feb 10, 2023 $0.71918 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Feb 10, 2023 $0.71918 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Feb 10, 2023 $0.71918 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Feb 10, 2023 $0.71918 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Feb 10, 2023 $0.71918 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Feb 10, 2023 $0.71918 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Feb 10, 2023 $0.71918 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Feb 10, 2023 $0.71918 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Feb 10, 2023 $0.71918 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Aug 17, 2022 $3.81450 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Aug 17, 2022 $3.81450 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Aug 17, 2022 $3.81450 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Aug 17, 2022 $3.81450 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Aug 17, 2022 $3.81450 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Aug 17, 2022 $3.81450 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Aug 17, 2022 $3.81450 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Aug 17, 2022 $3.81450 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Feb 23, 2022 $1.68584 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Feb 23, 2022 $1.68584 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Feb 23, 2022 $1.68584 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Feb 23, 2022 $1.68584 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Feb 23, 2022 $1.68584 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Feb 23, 2022 $1.68584 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Feb 23, 2022 $1.68584 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Feb 23, 2022 $1.68584 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Feb 23, 2022 $1.68584 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Feb 23, 2022 $1.68584 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Feb 23, 2022 $1.68584 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Feb 23, 2022 $1.68584 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Feb 23, 2022 $1.68584 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Oct 20, 2021 $3.82850 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Oct 20, 2021 $3.82850 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Oct 20, 2021 $3.82850 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Oct 20, 2021 $3.82850 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Oct 20, 2021 $3.82850 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Oct 20, 2021 $3.82850 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Oct 20, 2021 $3.82850 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Oct 20, 2021 $3.82850 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Oct 20, 2021 $3.82850 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Oct 20, 2021 $3.82850 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
May 19, 2021 $1.68589 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
May 19, 2021 $1.68589 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
May 19, 2021 $1.68589 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
May 19, 2021 $1.68589 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
May 19, 2021 $1.68589 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
May 19, 2021 $1.68589 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
May 19, 2021 $1.68589 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
May 19, 2021 $1.68589 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
May 19, 2021 $1.68589 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
May 19, 2021 $1.68589 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Aug 19, 2020 $3.78630 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Aug 19, 2020 $3.78630 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Aug 19, 2020 $3.78630 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Aug 19, 2020 $3.78630 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Aug 19, 2020 $3.78630 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Aug 19, 2020 $3.78630 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Aug 19, 2020 $3.78630 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Aug 19, 2020 $3.78630 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Aug 19, 2020 $3.78630 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Aug 19, 2020 $3.78630 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Aug 19, 2020 $3.78630 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Aug 19, 2020 $3.78630 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jul 22, 2020 $1.68564 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jul 22, 2020 $1.68564 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Jul 22, 2020 $1.68564 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Jul 22, 2020 $1.68564 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Jul 22, 2020 $1.68564 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Jul 22, 2020 $1.68564 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Jul 22, 2020 $1.68564 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Jul 22, 2020 $1.68564 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Jul 22, 2020 $1.68564 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Jul 22, 2020 $1.68564 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Oct 03, 2019 $3.76350 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Oct 03, 2019 $3.76350 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Oct 03, 2019 $3.76350 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Oct 03, 2019 $3.76350 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Oct 03, 2019 $3.76350 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Oct 03, 2019 $3.76350 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Oct 03, 2019 $3.76350 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Oct 03, 2019 $3.76350 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Oct 03, 2019 $3.76350 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Oct 03, 2019 $3.76350 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Oct 03, 2019 $3.76350 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Oct 03, 2019 $1.67612 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Oct 03, 2019 $1.67612 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Oct 03, 2019 $1.67612 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Oct 03, 2019 $1.67612 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Oct 03, 2019 $1.67612 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Oct 03, 2019 $1.67612 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Oct 03, 2019 $1.67612 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Oct 03, 2019 $1.67612 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Oct 03, 2019 $1.67612 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Oct 03, 2019 $1.67612 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Aug 21, 2019 $4.51600 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Aug 21, 2019 $4.51600 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Mar 01, 2019 $2.01125 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Mar 01, 2019 $2.01125 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Mar 01, 2019 $2.01125 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Mar 01, 2019 $2.01125 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Mar 01, 2019 $2.01125 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Mar 01, 2019 $2.01125 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Mar 01, 2019 $2.01125 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Mar 01, 2019 $2.01125 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Nov 21, 2018 $5.87124 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Nov 21, 2018 $5.87124 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Nov 21, 2018 $5.87124 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Nov 21, 2018 $5.87124 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Sep 21, 2016 $5.92338 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Sep 21, 2016 $5.92338 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Sep 21, 2016 $5.92338 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Sep 21, 2016 $5.92338 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Sep 21, 2016 $5.92338 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Sep 21, 2016 $5.92338 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Sep 21, 2016 $5.92338 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Sep 21, 2016 $5.92338 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Sep 21, 2016 $5.92338 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Sep 21, 2016 $5.92338 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Sep 21, 2016 $5.92338 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Sep 21, 2016 $5.92338 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Sep 21, 2016 $5.92338 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Aug 20, 2014 $5.44437 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Aug 20, 2014 $5.44437 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Aug 20, 2014 $5.44437 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Aug 20, 2014 $5.44437 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Aug 20, 2014 $5.44437 GMC/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