Metformin Hydrochloride
Pricing Report NDC 53746-178-05

Latest NADAC: $0.03133 per EA · Effective May 17, 2023 · Est. package price $15.66 (500 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 inactivated by the FDA.

The latest wholesale acquisition cost for Metformin Hydrochloride (NDC 53746-178-05) is $0.03133 per EA. This benchmark price is based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) and has been effective since May 17, 2023.

As a provided by Amneal Pharmaceuticals Of New York Llc, this medication is distributed in a 500 TABLET, 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
$0.03133
Per EA

Pricing Unit
Per EA Pricing Unit
Indicates the billing unit (ML, GM or EA).
Effective Date
May 17, 2023
Billable Units
500 EA
Estimated Package Price
$15.66
Data Status
As of Jun 07, 2023
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
53746-178-05
Description
500 TABLET, 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 Nov 2013, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $0.02988 to $0.04998 per EA. Over this 9 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
$0.0299 - $0.0500
Market Volatility
67.27% Variance
Latest Trend
1.95%

Recent NADAC Price History

DateUnit PriceUnitSourceMethodRate
May 17, 2023 $0.03133 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 19, 2023 $0.03073 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 22, 2023 $0.03449 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 22, 2023 $0.04154 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jan 18, 2023 $0.03218 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Dec 21, 2022 $0.03982 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Nov 23, 2022 $0.03770 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Oct 19, 2022 $0.04445 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Sep 21, 2022 $0.03881 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Aug 17, 2022 $0.03780 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jul 20, 2022 $0.04331 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jun 22, 2022 $0.03713 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic

Earlier NADAC Price History

Pricing Methodology Legend

  • Code 1: The NADAC was calculated using information from the most recently completed pharmacy survey.

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