Niacin Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release
Pricing Report NDC 65162-322-09

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 latest wholesale acquisition cost for Niacin (NDC 65162-322-09) is $0.91316 per EA. This benchmark price is based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) and has been effective since May 20, 2020.

As a a human prescription drug provided by Amneal Pharmaceuticals Llc, 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
$0.91316
Per EA

Pricing Unit
Per EA Pricing Unit
Indicates the billing unit (ML, GM or EA).
Effective Date
May 20, 2020
Billable Units
90 EA
Estimated Package Price
$82.18
Data Status
As of Nov 18, 2020
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
65162-322-09
Description
90 TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE
Pricing Methodology Explanation
The NADAC was carried forward from the previous file.

Historical Pricing Trends & Acquisition Cost Benchmarks

Since Jan 2016, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $0.86546 to $3.19043 per EA. Over this 4 years and 3 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
$0.8655 - $3.1904
Market Volatility
268.64% Variance
Latest Trend
5.51%
Date Unit Price Unit Source Method Rate
May 20, 2020 $0.91316 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 20, 2020 $0.91316 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
Mar 18, 2020 $0.86546 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 18, 2020 $0.86546 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
Oct 23, 2019 $1.06632 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Oct 23, 2019 $1.06632 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
Sep 18, 2019 $0.90162 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jul 17, 2019 $1.13451 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jul 17, 2019 $1.13451 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
Jun 19, 2019 $1.18997 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 17, 2019 $0.93243 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 17, 2019 $0.93243 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
Mar 20, 2019 $1.37275 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jan 23, 2019 $1.13501 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jan 23, 2019 $1.13501 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
Dec 19, 2018 $1.25684 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Aug 22, 2018 $1.27739 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Aug 22, 2018 $1.27739 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
May 23, 2018 $1.32700 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 23, 2018 $1.32700 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
Mar 21, 2018 $1.22308 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 21, 2018 $1.22308 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
Feb 21, 2018 $1.14832 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jan 17, 2018 $1.41404 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Nov 22, 2017 $0.96705 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Nov 22, 2017 $0.96705 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
Oct 18, 2017 $1.13317 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Sep 20, 2017 $1.33917 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Aug 23, 2017 $1.54613 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jul 19, 2017 $1.60008 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jun 21, 2017 $1.99943 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 17, 2017 $1.55376 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 19, 2017 $1.42006 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 22, 2017 $1.65180 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 22, 2017 $1.23214 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jan 18, 2017 $2.14087 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Nov 23, 2016 $2.03765 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Nov 23, 2016 $2.03765 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
Oct 19, 2016 $2.25151 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Sep 21, 2016 $2.64285 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Aug 17, 2016 $2.50453 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jul 20, 2016 $2.15145 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jun 22, 2016 $2.51103 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 18, 2016 $2.91725 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 20, 2016 $2.89616 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 23, 2016 $2.46886 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 17, 2016 $2.88511 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jan 27, 2016 $3.19043 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - 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