Alendronate Sodium
Pricing Report NDC 24658-162-73
Current Package Pricing Information
The latest wholesale acquisition cost for Alendronate Sodium (NDC 24658-162-73) is $0.55694 per EA. This benchmark price is based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) and has been effective since May 20, 2015.
As a provided by Blu Pharmaceuticals, Llc, this medication is distributed in a 3 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 4 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK (24658-162-71) 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 $0.55694 Per EA
Historical Pricing Trends & Acquisition Cost Benchmarks
Since Nov 2013, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $0.50545 to $0.59234 per EA. Over this 1 year and 5 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.
$0.5055 - $0.5923
17.19% Variance
1.77%
| Date | Unit Price | Unit | Source | Method | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2015 | $0.55694 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | G - Generic |
| Apr 22, 2015 | $0.54726 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | G - Generic |
| Mar 18, 2015 | $0.54152 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | G - Generic |
| Feb 18, 2015 | $0.53513 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | G - Generic |
| Jan 21, 2015 | $0.57031 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | G - Generic |
| Dec 17, 2014 | $0.50545 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | G - Generic |
| Nov 19, 2014 | $0.52452 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | G - Generic |
| Oct 22, 2014 | $0.55307 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | G - Generic |
| Sep 17, 2014 | $0.56222 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | G - Generic |
| Aug 20, 2014 | $0.55504 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | G - Generic |
| Jul 23, 2014 | $0.57278 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | G - Generic |
| Jun 18, 2014 | $0.55746 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | G - Generic |
| May 21, 2014 | $0.55861 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | G - Generic |
| Apr 23, 2014 | $0.51685 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | G - Generic |
| Mar 19, 2014 | $0.57179 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | G - Generic |
| Feb 19, 2014 | $0.55784 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | G - Generic |
| Jan 22, 2014 | $0.56412 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | G - Generic |
| Dec 18, 2013 | $0.56602 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | G - Generic |
| Nov 21, 2013 | $0.59234 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | G - Generic |
Pricing Methodology Legend
- Code 1: The NADAC was calculated using information from the most recently completed pharmacy survey.
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
