Penciclovir Cream
Pricing Report NDC 0378-0896-55

Current NADAC: $52.15380 per GM · Effective Sep 23, 2026 · Est. package price $260.77 (5 GM)
Table of Contents
  1. Current Pricing Information
  2. Pricing History

Current Package Pricing Information

The current wholesale acquisition cost for Penciclovir (NDC 0378-0896-55) is $52.15380 per GM. This benchmark price is based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) and has been effective since Sep 23, 2026.

As a a human prescription drug provided by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., this medication is distributed in a 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 5 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
$52.15380
Per GM

Pricing Unit
Per GM Pricing Unit
Indicates the billing unit (ML, GM or EA).
Effective Date
Sep 23, 2026
Billable Units
5 GM
Estimated Package Price
$260.77
Data Status
As of Oct 07, 2026
Pharmacy Source Pharmacy Type Indicator
Data collected from Chain/Independent pharmacy surveys.
C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy
Rate Classification Classification for Rate Setting
Indicates if the NDC is Brand (B) or Generic (G).
G - Generic
Package NDC
0378-0896-55
Description
1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 5 g in 1 TUBE
Pricing Methodology Explanation
The NADAC was calculated using information from the most recently completed pharmacy survey.
The NADAC was calculated based on package size.
The CMS Covered Outpatient File drug category type of S/I/N (Single Source/Innovator/Non-Innovator) has not been applied. Most S/I drugs with the same strength, dosage form and route of administration were grouped together for the purpose of the NADAC calculation and N drugs were also grouped together. In some cases, however, in calculating a NADAC, the CMS S/I/N designation was not applied when the state Medicaid brand or generic payment practices for these drugs generally differed from the CMS Covered Outpatient File designation.

Historical Pricing Trends & Acquisition Cost Benchmarks

Since Feb 2023, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $46.32963 to $108.53616 per GM. Over this 3 years and 7 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
$46.3296 - $108.5362
Market Volatility
134.27% Variance
Latest Trend
4.13%

Recent NADAC Price History

DateUnit PriceUnitSourceMethodRate
Sep 23, 2026 $52.15380 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5, 6G - Generic
Aug 19, 2026 $50.08322 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5, 6G - Generic
Jul 22, 2026 $48.88402 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5, 6G - Generic
Jun 17, 2026 $52.22732 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5, 6G - Generic
May 20, 2026 $57.91337 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5, 6G - Generic
Apr 22, 2026 $65.50853 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5, 6G - Generic
Mar 18, 2026 $64.73483 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5, 6G - Generic
Feb 18, 2026 $63.73993 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5, 6G - Generic
Jan 21, 2026 $61.56453 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5, 6G - Generic
Dec 17, 2025 $59.87688 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5, 6G - Generic
Nov 19, 2025 $56.15347 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5, 6G - Generic
Oct 22, 2025 $50.64359 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5, 6G - Generic

Earlier NADAC Price History

Pricing Methodology Legend

  • Code 1: The NADAC was calculated using information from the most recently completed pharmacy survey.
  • Code 4: The NADAC was carried forward from the previous file.
  • Code 5: The NADAC was calculated based on package size.
  • Code 6: The CMS Covered Outpatient File drug category type of S/I/N (Single Source/Innovator/Non-Innovator) has not been applied. Most S/I drugs with the same strength, dosage form and route of administration were grouped together for the purpose of the NADAC calculation and N drugs were also grouped together. In some cases, however, in calculating a NADAC, the CMS S/I/N designation was not applied when the state Medicaid brand or generic payment practices for these drugs generally differed from the CMS Covered Outpatient File designation.

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: October 07, 2026