Welchol Tablet, Film Coated
Pricing Report NDC 0713-0879-81

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

Current Package Pricing Information

The current wholesale acquisition cost for Welchol (NDC 0713-0879-81) is $5.67166 per EA. This benchmark price is based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) and has been effective since Jul 01, 2026.

As a a human prescription drug provided by Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc., this medication is distributed in a 180 TABLET, FILM 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
$5.67166
Per EA

Effective Date
Jul 01, 2026
Billable Units
180 EA
Estimated Package Price
$1,020.90
Data Status
As of Jul 08, 2026
C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy
Package NDC
Description
180 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
Generic Benchmark
The generic equivalent rate is $0.27045 (Effective: Jun 17, 2026)
Pricing Methodology Explanation
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.

Historical Pricing Trends & Acquisition Cost Benchmarks

Since Dec 2022, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $3.91139 to $5.67166 per EA. 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
$3.9114 - $5.6717
Market Volatility
45.00% Variance
Latest Trend
9.90%
Date Unit Price Unit Source Method Rate
Jul 01, 2026 $5.67166 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3B - Brand
Jun 17, 2026 $5.16074 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
May 20, 2026 $5.15743 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Sep 17, 2025 $4.73547 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Sep 16, 2025 $5.20703 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3B - Brand
Sep 16, 2025 $5.20703 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Sep 16, 2025 $5.20703 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Sep 16, 2025 $5.20703 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Sep 16, 2025 $5.20703 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Sep 16, 2025 $5.20703 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Sep 16, 2025 $5.20703 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Sep 16, 2025 $5.20703 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Aug 20, 2025 $4.73797 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Jul 23, 2025 $4.72119 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Jun 18, 2025 $4.72119 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
May 21, 2025 $4.72119 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Apr 23, 2025 $4.72119 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Mar 19, 2025 $4.73823 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Feb 19, 2025 $4.71690 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Jan 22, 2025 $4.72013 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Sep 20, 2024 $4.71870 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3B - Brand
Sep 20, 2024 $4.71870 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Sep 20, 2024 $4.71870 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Sep 20, 2024 $4.71870 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Sep 18, 2024 $4.29011 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Aug 21, 2024 $4.28635 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Jul 17, 2024 $4.29024 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Jul 17, 2024 $4.29024 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Jun 19, 2024 $4.29024 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Jun 19, 2024 $4.29024 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
May 22, 2024 $4.29024 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Apr 17, 2024 $4.27302 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Sep 01, 2023 $4.29861 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Sep 01, 2023 $4.29861 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Sep 01, 2023 $4.29861 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Sep 01, 2023 $4.29861 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3B - Brand
Sep 01, 2023 $4.29861 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Sep 01, 2023 $4.29861 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Sep 01, 2023 $4.29861 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Sep 01, 2023 $4.29861 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Dec 21, 2022 $3.91139 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Dec 21, 2022 $3.91139 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Dec 21, 2022 $3.91139 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Dec 21, 2022 $3.91139 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Dec 21, 2022 $3.91139 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Dec 21, 2022 $3.91139 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Dec 21, 2022 $3.91139 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Dec 21, 2022 $3.91139 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Dec 21, 2022 $3.91139 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - 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.

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