Cephalexin
Pricing Report NDC 24979-155-38

Latest NADAC: $0.07406 per ML · Effective Oct 18, 2023 · Est. package price $14.81 (200 ML)

Current Package Pricing Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was inactivated by the FDA.

The latest wholesale acquisition cost for Cephalexin (NDC 24979-155-38) is $0.07406 per ML. This benchmark price is based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) and has been effective since Oct 18, 2023.

As a provided by Twi Pharmaceuticals, Inc., this medication is distributed in a 200 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
$0.07406
Per ML

Effective Date
Oct 18, 2023
Billable Units
200 ML
Estimated Package Price
$14.81
Data Status
As of Nov 08, 2023
C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy
Package NDC
Description
200 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 Apr 2018, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $0.05827 to $0.13262 per ML. Over this 5 years 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.

Price Range
$0.0778 - $0.1326
Market Volatility
70.55% Variance
Latest Trend
19.53%

Recent NADAC Price History

DateUnit PriceUnitSourceMethodRate
Oct 18, 2023 $0.07874 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Oct 18, 2023 $0.07406 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Sep 20, 2023 $0.09785 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Sep 20, 2023 $0.07549 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Aug 23, 2023 $0.10798 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Aug 23, 2023 $0.07719 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Jul 19, 2023 $0.11009 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Jul 19, 2023 $0.07956 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Jun 21, 2023 $0.11059 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Jun 21, 2023 $0.08102 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
May 17, 2023 $0.10612 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
May 17, 2023 $0.09189 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 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: September 09, 2026