Polytussin Dm Syrup
Pricing Report NDC 50991-132-16

View Wholesale Price per Unit, Acquisition Costs, and Historic Pricing Trends

Current Package Pricing Information

The current wholesale acquisition cost for Polytussin Dm (NDC 50991-132-16) is $0.06229 per ML. This benchmark price is based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) and has been effective since Jan 21, 2026.

As a a human over the counter drug provided by Poly Pharmaceuticals, Inc., this medication is distributed in a 480 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
$0.06229
Per ML

Effective Date
Jan 21, 2026
Billable Units
480 ML
Estimated Package Price
$29.90
Data Status
As of Jul 08, 2026
C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy
Package NDC
Description
480 mL in 1 BOTTLE
Pricing Methodology Explanation
The NADAC was carried forward from the previous file.
The NADAC was calculated based on package size.

Historical Pricing Trends & Acquisition Cost Benchmarks

Since Nov 2023, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $0.05660 to $0.06965 per ML. Over this 2 years and 1 month 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
$0.0566 - $0.0697
Market Volatility
23.06% Variance
Latest Trend
No Change
Date Unit Price Unit Source Method Rate
Jan 21, 2026 $0.06229 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Jan 21, 2026 $0.06229 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5G - Generic
Dec 17, 2025 $0.06229 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Nov 19, 2025 $0.06229 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Oct 22, 2025 $0.06961 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Sep 17, 2025 $0.06943 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Aug 20, 2025 $0.06965 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Jul 23, 2025 $0.06942 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Jun 18, 2025 $0.06941 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
May 21, 2025 $0.06909 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Apr 23, 2025 $0.06919 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Mar 19, 2025 $0.06915 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Jun 19, 2024 $0.06237 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Jun 19, 2024 $0.06237 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5G - Generic
May 22, 2024 $0.06216 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Apr 17, 2024 $0.05681 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Nov 22, 2023 $0.05660 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5G - Generic
Nov 22, 2023 $0.05660 MLC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5G - 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.
  • 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: July 08, 2026