Lexapro
Pricing Report NDC 0456-2101-08

View Wholesale Price per Unit, Acquisition Costs, and Historic Pricing Trends
Table of Contents
  1. Current Pricing Information
  2. Pricing History

Current Package Pricing Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was discontinued by the firm.

The latest wholesale acquisition cost for Lexapro (NDC 0456-2101-08) is $1.81026 per ML. This benchmark price is based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) and has been effective since Jan 01, 2017.

As a provided by Allergan, Inc., this medication is distributed in a 240 mL in 1 BOTTLE 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
$1.81026
Per ML

Pricing Unit
Per ML Pricing Unit
Indicates the billing unit (ML, GM or EA).
Effective Date
Jan 01, 2017
Billable Units
240 ML
Estimated Package Price
$434.46
Data Status
As of Nov 29, 2017
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).
B - Brand
Package NDC
0456-2101-08
Description
240 mL in 1 BOTTLE
Generic Benchmark
The generic equivalent rate is $0.43453 (Effective: Nov 22, 2017)
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 Jul 2013, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $0.99051 to $1.81026 per ML. Over this 3 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
$0.9905 - $1.8103
Market Volatility
82.76% Variance
Latest Trend
9.00%
Date Unit Price Unit Source Method Rate
Jan 01, 2017 $1.81026 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Jan 01, 2017 $1.81026 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jan 01, 2017 $1.81026 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jan 01, 2017 $1.81026 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jan 01, 2017 $1.81026 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jan 01, 2017 $1.81026 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jan 01, 2017 $1.81026 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jan 01, 2017 $1.81026 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jan 01, 2017 $1.81026 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jan 01, 2017 $1.81026 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jan 01, 2017 $1.81026 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jul 01, 2016 $1.66078 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Jul 01, 2016 $1.66078 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jul 01, 2016 $1.66078 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jul 01, 2016 $1.66078 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jul 01, 2016 $1.66078 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jul 01, 2016 $1.66078 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jul 01, 2016 $1.66078 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jan 01, 2016 $1.53776 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Jan 01, 2016 $1.53776 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jan 01, 2016 $1.53776 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jan 01, 2016 $1.53776 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jan 01, 2016 $1.53776 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jan 01, 2016 $1.53776 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jul 01, 2015 $1.42387 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Jul 01, 2015 $1.42387 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jul 01, 2015 $1.42387 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jul 01, 2015 $1.42387 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jul 01, 2015 $1.42387 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jul 01, 2015 $1.42387 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jul 01, 2015 $1.42387 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jan 05, 2015 $1.28276 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Jan 05, 2015 $1.28276 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jan 05, 2015 $1.28276 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jan 05, 2015 $1.28276 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jan 05, 2015 $1.28276 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jan 05, 2015 $1.28276 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jan 05, 2015 $1.28276 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jul 01, 2014 $1.17684 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Jul 01, 2014 $1.17684 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jul 01, 2014 $1.17684 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jul 01, 2014 $1.17684 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jul 01, 2014 $1.17684 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jul 01, 2014 $1.17684 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jul 01, 2014 $1.17684 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jan 07, 2014 $1.07967 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3, 5B - Brand
Jan 07, 2014 $1.07967 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jan 07, 2014 $1.07967 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jan 07, 2014 $1.07967 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jan 07, 2014 $1.07967 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jan 07, 2014 $1.07967 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jan 07, 2014 $1.07967 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jul 01, 2013 $0.99051 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Jul 01, 2013 $0.99051 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand

Pricing Methodology Legend

  • 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