Metformin Hydrochloride Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release
Pricing Report NDC 42571-334-90

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

The current wholesale acquisition cost for Metformin Hydrochloride (NDC 42571-334-90) is $0.37006 per EA. This benchmark price is based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) and has been effective since Jun 17, 2026.

As a a human prescription drug provided by Micro Labs Limited, this medication is distributed in a 90 TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE 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
$0.37006
Per EA

Pricing Unit
Per EA Pricing Unit
Indicates the billing unit (ML, GM or EA).
Effective Date
Jun 17, 2026
Billable Units
90 EA
Estimated Package Price
$33.31
Data Status
As of Jul 08, 2026
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
42571-334-90
Description
90 TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE
Pricing Methodology Explanation
The NADAC was calculated using information from the most recently completed pharmacy survey.

Historical Pricing Trends & Acquisition Cost Benchmarks

Since Sep 2023, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $0.37006 to $2.23492 per EA. Over this 2 years and 9 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
$0.3701 - $2.2349
Market Volatility
503.93% Variance
Latest Trend
10.06%
Date Unit Price Unit Source Method Rate
Jun 17, 2026 $0.37006 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 20, 2026 $0.41145 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 22, 2026 $0.42131 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 18, 2026 $0.41915 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 18, 2026 $0.39881 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jan 21, 2026 $0.40219 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Dec 17, 2025 $0.42601 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Nov 19, 2025 $0.47089 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Oct 22, 2025 $0.50083 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Sep 17, 2025 $0.51239 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Aug 20, 2025 $0.48727 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jul 23, 2025 $0.47074 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jun 18, 2025 $0.47127 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 21, 2025 $0.47782 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 23, 2025 $0.55239 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 19, 2025 $0.56993 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 19, 2025 $0.57208 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jan 22, 2025 $0.54280 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Dec 18, 2024 $0.63675 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Nov 20, 2024 $0.58930 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Oct 23, 2024 $0.84176 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Sep 18, 2024 $0.63150 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Aug 21, 2024 $0.77468 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jul 17, 2024 $0.78584 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jun 19, 2024 $0.57622 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 22, 2024 $0.53571 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 17, 2024 $0.51615 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 20, 2024 $1.29527 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 21, 2024 $2.19311 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jan 17, 2024 $1.24547 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Dec 20, 2023 $1.82088 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Nov 22, 2023 $1.90743 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Sep 13, 2023 $2.23492 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic

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.

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