Cephalexin
Pricing Report NDC 42043-142-58

Latest NADAC: $0.07084 per ML · Effective Nov 20, 2019 · Est. package price $14.17 (200 ML)

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 Cephalexin (NDC 42043-142-58) is $0.07084 per ML. This benchmark price is based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) and has been effective since Nov 20, 2019.

As a provided by Orchidpharma 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
$0.07084
Per ML

Effective Date
Nov 20, 2019
Billable Units
200 ML
Estimated Package Price
$14.17
Data Status
As of Dec 04, 2019
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 Nov 2013, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $0.03895 to $0.17194 per ML. Over this 8 years and 7 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
$0.0507 - $0.1719
Market Volatility
238.93% Variance
Latest Trend
14.78%

Recent NADAC Price History

DateUnit PriceUnitSourceMethodRate
Jun 22, 2022 $0.06739 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
May 18, 2022 $0.07908 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Apr 20, 2022 $0.06433 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Mar 23, 2022 $0.08190 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Feb 23, 2022 $0.08447 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Jan 19, 2022 $0.05780 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Dec 22, 2021 $0.08073 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Nov 17, 2021 $0.07777 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Sep 22, 2021 $0.06368 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Sep 22, 2021 $0.06368 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5G - Generic
Aug 18, 2021 $0.08600 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Jul 21, 2021 $0.08007 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 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