Lubiprostone Capsule, Gelatin Coated
Pricing Report NDC 0480-4138-06

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

Current Package Pricing Information

The current wholesale acquisition cost for Lubiprostone (NDC 0480-4138-06) is $0.64597 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 Teva Pharmaceuticals, Inc., this medication is distributed in a 60 CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED 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
$0.64597
Per EA

Effective Date
Jun 17, 2026
Billable Units
60 EA
Estimated Package Price
$38.76
Data Status
As of Jul 08, 2026
C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy
Package NDC
Description
60 CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED in 1 BOTTLE
Pricing Methodology Explanation
The NADAC was calculated using information from the most recently completed pharmacy survey.

Historical Pricing Trends & Acquisition Cost Benchmarks

Since Feb 2023, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $0.58677 to $4.44432 per EA. Over this 3 years and 3 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
$0.5868 - $4.4443
Market Volatility
657.42% Variance
Latest Trend
2.68%
Date Unit Price Unit Source Method Rate
Jun 17, 2026 $0.64597 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 20, 2026 $0.66379 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 22, 2026 $0.67410 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 18, 2026 $0.69773 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 18, 2026 $0.74175 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jan 21, 2026 $0.78607 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Dec 17, 2025 $0.79265 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Nov 19, 2025 $0.80307 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Oct 22, 2025 $0.81011 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Sep 17, 2025 $0.82500 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Aug 20, 2025 $0.81599 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jul 23, 2025 $0.84772 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jun 18, 2025 $0.85836 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 21, 2025 $0.87860 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 23, 2025 $0.84566 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 19, 2025 $0.82898 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 19, 2025 $0.80819 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Dec 11, 2024 $0.79966 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3G - Generic
Dec 11, 2024 $0.79966 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
Nov 20, 2024 $0.58677 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Oct 23, 2024 $0.84777 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Sep 18, 2024 $0.85784 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Aug 21, 2024 $0.88589 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jul 17, 2024 $0.69107 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jun 19, 2024 $0.89102 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 22, 2024 $0.66994 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 17, 2024 $0.67957 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 20, 2024 $0.88455 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 21, 2024 $0.85358 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jan 17, 2024 $1.03520 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Dec 20, 2023 $1.24082 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Nov 22, 2023 $2.19572 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Oct 18, 2023 $1.51553 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Sep 20, 2023 $1.74844 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Aug 23, 2023 $1.84149 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jul 19, 2023 $1.84825 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jun 21, 2023 $2.01053 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 17, 2023 $2.07736 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 19, 2023 $2.01477 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 22, 2023 $2.99829 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 22, 2023 $4.44432 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic

Pricing Methodology Legend

  • Code 1: The NADAC was calculated using information from the most recently completed pharmacy survey.
  • 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.

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