Metformin Hydrochloride
Pricing Report NDC 65862-291-01

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

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 Metformin Hydrochloride (NDC 65862-291-01) is $0.03989 per EA. This benchmark price is based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) and has been effective since Oct 19, 2016.

As a provided by Aurobindo Pharma Limited, this medication is distributed in a 100 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
$0.03989
Per EA

Effective Date
Oct 19, 2016
Billable Units
100 EA
Estimated Package Price
$3.99
Data Status
As of Nov 16, 2016
C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy
Package NDC
Description
100 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 $0.03707 to $0.04998 per EA. Over this 2 years and 10 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
$0.0371 - $0.0500
Market Volatility
34.83% Variance
Latest Trend
1.63%
Date Unit Price Unit Source Method Rate
Oct 19, 2016 $0.03989 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Sep 21, 2016 $0.04055 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Aug 17, 2016 $0.04471 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jul 20, 2016 $0.04441 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jun 22, 2016 $0.04423 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 18, 2016 $0.03864 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 20, 2016 $0.03707 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 23, 2016 $0.03868 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 17, 2016 $0.04011 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jan 20, 2016 $0.04155 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Dec 23, 2015 $0.03807 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Nov 18, 2015 $0.04290 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Nov 18, 2015 $0.04290 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Oct 21, 2015 $0.03777 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Oct 21, 2015 $0.03777 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Sep 23, 2015 $0.03709 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Sep 23, 2015 $0.03709 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Aug 19, 2015 $0.03801 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Aug 19, 2015 $0.03801 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jul 22, 2015 $0.04311 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jul 22, 2015 $0.04311 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jun 17, 2015 $0.04043 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jun 17, 2015 $0.04043 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 20, 2015 $0.04162 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 20, 2015 $0.04162 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 22, 2015 $0.03953 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 22, 2015 $0.03953 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 18, 2015 $0.04027 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 18, 2015 $0.04027 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 18, 2015 $0.04211 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 18, 2015 $0.04211 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jan 21, 2015 $0.04032 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jan 21, 2015 $0.04032 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Dec 17, 2014 $0.03935 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Dec 17, 2014 $0.03935 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Nov 19, 2014 $0.03978 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Nov 19, 2014 $0.03978 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Oct 22, 2014 $0.03827 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Oct 22, 2014 $0.03827 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Sep 17, 2014 $0.04200 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Sep 17, 2014 $0.04200 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Aug 27, 2014 $0.04402 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Aug 27, 2014 $0.04402 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 23, 2014 $0.04535 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 23, 2014 $0.04535 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 19, 2014 $0.04634 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 19, 2014 $0.04634 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 19, 2014 $0.04511 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 19, 2014 $0.04511 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jan 22, 2014 $0.04998 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jan 22, 2014 $0.04998 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Dec 18, 2013 $0.04645 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Dec 18, 2013 $0.04645 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Nov 21, 2013 $0.04471 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Nov 21, 2013 $0.04471 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.

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