Pulmicort Aerosol, Powder
Pricing Report NDC 61269-518-12

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

Current Package Pricing Information

The current wholesale acquisition cost for Pulmicort Flexhaler (NDC 61269-518-12) is $253.49738 per EA. 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 prescription drug provided by H2-pharma Llc, this medication is distributed in a 1 INHALER in 1 CARTON / 120 AEROSOL, POWDER in 1 INHALER 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
$253.49738
Per EA

Effective Date
Jan 21, 2026
Data Status
As of Jul 08, 2026
C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy
Package NDC
Description
1 INHALER in 1 CARTON / 120 AEROSOL, POWDER in 1 INHALER
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 Dec 2023, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $253.29118 to $254.26612 per EA. 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
$253.2912 - $254.2661
Market Volatility
0.38% Variance
Latest Trend
0.04%
Date Unit Price Unit Source Method Rate
Jan 21, 2026 $253.49738 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jan 21, 2026 $253.49738 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Jan 21, 2026 $253.49738 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5B - Brand
Dec 17, 2025 $253.39029 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Nov 19, 2025 $253.40650 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Oct 22, 2025 $253.45226 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Sep 17, 2025 $253.42525 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Aug 20, 2025 $253.36816 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jul 23, 2025 $253.34223 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jun 18, 2025 $253.45680 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
May 21, 2025 $253.38680 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Apr 23, 2025 $253.49684 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Mar 19, 2025 $253.57302 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Feb 19, 2025 $253.60414 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jan 22, 2025 $253.63750 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Dec 18, 2024 $253.69056 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Oct 23, 2024 $253.29118 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Oct 23, 2024 $253.29118 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Sep 18, 2024 $253.34215 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Aug 21, 2024 $253.43761 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jul 17, 2024 $253.44936 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Jun 19, 2024 $253.41362 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
May 22, 2024 $253.87641 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Apr 17, 2024 $253.81448 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Feb 21, 2024 $253.87127 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5B - Brand
Feb 21, 2024 $253.87127 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand
Dec 13, 2023 $254.26612 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5B - Brand

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 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