Ortho Cyclen
Pricing Report NDC 50458-197-12

Latest NADAC: $1.69739 per EA · Effective Jan 03, 2018 · Est. package price $20.37 (12 EA)
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 Ortho Cyclen (NDC 50458-197-12) is $1.69739 per EA. This benchmark price is based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) and has been effective since Jan 03, 2018.

As a provided by Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., this medication is distributed in a 12 DIALPACK in 1 CARTON / 1 KIT in 1 DIALPACK 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
$1.69739
Per EA

Pricing Unit
Per EA Pricing Unit
Indicates the billing unit (ML, GM or EA).
Effective Date
Jan 03, 2018
Billable Units
12 EA
Estimated Package Price
$20.37
Data Status
As of Jan 16, 2019
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).
B - Brand
Package NDC
50458-197-12
Description
12 DIALPACK in 1 CARTON / 1 KIT in 1 DIALPACK
Generic Benchmark
The generic equivalent rate is $0.25513 (Effective: Dec 19, 2018)
Pricing Methodology Explanation
The NADAC was carried forward from the previous file.

Historical Pricing Trends & Acquisition Cost Benchmarks

Since Nov 2013, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $1.09970 to $1.69739 per EA. Over this 4 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
$1.0997 - $1.6974
Market Volatility
54.35% Variance
Latest Trend
No Change

Recent NADAC Price History

DateUnit PriceUnitSourceMethodRate
May 16, 2018 $1.69739 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
May 16, 2018 $1.69739 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
May 16, 2018 $1.69739 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
May 16, 2018 $1.69739 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
May 16, 2018 $1.69739 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
May 16, 2018 $1.69739 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
May 16, 2018 $1.69739 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
May 16, 2018 $1.69739 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
May 16, 2018 $1.69739 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 03, 2018 $1.69739 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3B - Brand
Jan 03, 2018 $1.69739 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 03, 2018 $1.69739 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand

Earlier NADAC Price History

Pricing Methodology Legend

  • Code 1: The NADAC was calculated using information from the most recently completed pharmacy survey.
  • Code 2: The average acquisition cost of the most recent survey was within ± 2% of the current NADAC; therefore, the NADAC was carried forward from the previous file.
  • 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.

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