Metformin Hydrochloride
Pricing Report NDC 24979-146-04

View Wholesale Price per Unit, Acquisition Costs, and Historic Pricing Trends
Table of Contents
  1. Current Pricing Information
  2. Pricing History

Current Package Pricing Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was discontinued by the firm.

The latest wholesale acquisition cost for Metformin Hydrochloride (NDC 24979-146-04) is $0.34527 per EA. This benchmark price is based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) and has been effective since Apr 17, 2024.

As a provided by Twi Pharmaceuticals, Inc., this medication is distributed in a 60 TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC 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
$0.34527
Per EA

Pricing Unit
Per EA Pricing Unit
Indicates the billing unit (ML, GM or EA).
Effective Date
Apr 17, 2024
Billable Units
60 EA
Estimated Package Price
$20.72
Data Status
As of May 01, 2024
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
24979-146-04
Description
60 TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Pricing Methodology Explanation
The NADAC was calculated using information from the most recently completed pharmacy survey.

Historical Pricing Trends & Acquisition Cost Benchmarks

Since Feb 2022, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $0.33435 to $2.20146 per EA. Over this 2 years and 2 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
$0.3344 - $2.2015
Market Volatility
558.43% Variance
Latest Trend
49.20%
Date Unit Price Unit Source Method Rate
Apr 17, 2024 $0.34527 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 20, 2024 $0.67963 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 21, 2024 $0.75658 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jan 17, 2024 $0.64189 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Dec 20, 2023 $0.63027 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Nov 22, 2023 $0.47228 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Oct 18, 2023 $0.33435 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Sep 20, 2023 $0.61101 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Aug 23, 2023 $0.50390 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jul 19, 2023 $0.43021 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jun 21, 2023 $0.57029 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 17, 2023 $0.56550 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 19, 2023 $0.45925 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 22, 2023 $0.51517 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 22, 2023 $0.43118 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jan 18, 2023 $0.57035 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Dec 21, 2022 $0.51435 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Nov 23, 2022 $0.59474 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Oct 19, 2022 $0.54079 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Sep 21, 2022 $0.48651 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Aug 17, 2022 $0.76275 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jul 20, 2022 $0.47737 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jun 22, 2022 $0.53156 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 18, 2022 $0.88502 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 20, 2022 $1.31094 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 23, 2022 $1.48331 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 23, 2022 $2.20146 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 02, 2022 $1.32722 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.

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