Acyclovir Ointment
Pricing Report NDC 0591-1159-30

Current NADAC: $0.31494 per GM · Effective Jun 17, 2026 · Est. package price $9.45 (30 GM)
Table of Contents
  1. Current Pricing Information
  2. Pricing History

Current Package Pricing Information

The current wholesale acquisition cost for Acyclovir (NDC 0591-1159-30) is $0.31494 per GM. 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 Actavis Pharma, Inc., this medication is distributed in a 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 30 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
$0.31494
Per GM

Pricing Unit
Per GM Pricing Unit
Indicates the billing unit (ML, GM or EA).
Effective Date
Jun 17, 2026
Billable Units
30 GM
Estimated Package Price
$9.45
Data Status
As of Jul 01, 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
0591-1159-30
Description
1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 30 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 May 2014, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $0.31464 to $17.32936 per GM. Over this 12 years and 1 month 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
$0.3146 - $17.3294
Market Volatility
5,407.68% Variance
Latest Trend
2.88%

Recent NADAC Price History

DateUnit PriceUnitSourceMethodRate
Jun 17, 2026 $0.31494 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5, 6G - Generic
May 20, 2026 $0.32429 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5, 6G - Generic
Apr 22, 2026 $0.31464 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5, 6G - Generic
Mar 18, 2026 $0.32071 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5, 6G - Generic
Feb 18, 2026 $0.32815 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5, 6G - Generic
Jan 21, 2026 $0.35246 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5, 6G - Generic
Dec 17, 2025 $0.34089 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5, 6G - Generic
Nov 19, 2025 $0.35220 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5, 6G - Generic
Oct 22, 2025 $0.36701 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5, 6G - Generic
Sep 17, 2025 $0.41095 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5, 6G - Generic
Aug 20, 2025 $0.44690 GMC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5, 6G - Generic
Jul 23, 2025 $0.45773 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 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.
  • 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