Megestrol Acetate Suspension
Pricing Report NDC 24979-041-13

Current NADAC: $1.44029 per ML · Effective Sep 23, 2026 · Est. package price $216.04 (150 ML)

Current Package Pricing Information

The current wholesale acquisition cost for Megestrol Acetate (NDC 24979-041-13) is $1.44029 per ML. This benchmark price is based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) and has been effective since Sep 23, 2026.

As a a human prescription drug provided by Upsher-smith Laboratories, Llc, this medication is distributed in a 150 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
$1.44029
Per ML

Effective Date
Sep 23, 2026
Billable Units
150 ML
Estimated Package Price
$216.04
Data Status
As of Oct 07, 2026
C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy
Package NDC
Description
150 mL in 1 BOTTLE
Pricing Methodology Explanation
The NADAC was calculated using information from the most recently completed pharmacy survey.
The NADAC was calculated based on package size.

Historical Pricing Trends & Acquisition Cost Benchmarks

Since Nov 2015, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $0.85228 to $4.08196 per ML. Over this 10 years and 10 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
$0.8523 - $4.0820
Market Volatility
378.95% Variance
Latest Trend
4.09%

Recent NADAC Price History

DateUnit PriceUnitSourceMethodRate
Sep 23, 2026 $1.44029 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Aug 19, 2026 $1.38374 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Jul 22, 2026 $1.28267 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Jun 17, 2026 $1.25838 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
May 20, 2026 $1.22148 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Apr 22, 2026 $1.19943 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Mar 18, 2026 $1.16017 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Feb 18, 2026 $1.15960 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Jan 21, 2026 $1.16773 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Dec 17, 2025 $1.20763 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Nov 19, 2025 $1.23398 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Oct 22, 2025 $1.23016 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - 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.

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