Hydrocortisone
Pricing Report NDC 68016-009-01
Current Package Pricing Information
The latest wholesale acquisition cost for Hydrocortisone Maximum Strength (NDC 68016-009-01) is $0.05363 per GM. This benchmark price is based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) and has been effective since Nov 19, 2014.
As a provided by Chain Drug Consortium, Llc, this medication is distributed in a 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 28 g in 1 TUBE 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 $0.05363 Per GM
The NADAC was calculated based on package size.
The CMS Covered Outpatient File drug category type of S/I/N (Single Source/Innovator/Non-Innovator) has not been applied. Most S/I drugs with the same strength, dosage form and route of administration were grouped together for the purpose of the NADAC calculation and N drugs were also grouped together. In some cases, however, in calculating a NADAC, the CMS S/I/N designation was not applied when the state Medicaid brand or generic payment practices for these drugs generally differed from the CMS Covered Outpatient File designation.
Historical Pricing Trends & Acquisition Cost Benchmarks
Since Feb 2014, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $0.04312 to $0.05363 per GM. Over this 9 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.
$0.0431 - $0.0536
24.37% Variance
3.25%
| Date | Unit Price | Unit | Source | Method | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2014 | $0.05363 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5, 6 | G - Generic |
| Oct 22, 2014 | $0.05194 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5, 6 | G - Generic |
| Sep 17, 2014 | $0.04999 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5, 6 | G - Generic |
| Aug 20, 2014 | $0.04995 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5, 6 | G - Generic |
| Jul 23, 2014 | $0.04670 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5, 6 | G - Generic |
| Jun 18, 2014 | $0.05012 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5, 6 | G - Generic |
| May 21, 2014 | $0.05195 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5, 6 | G - Generic |
| Apr 23, 2014 | $0.04815 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5, 6 | G - Generic |
| Mar 19, 2014 | $0.04568 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5, 6 | G - Generic |
| Feb 19, 2014 | $0.04312 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5, 6 | G - Generic |
Pricing Methodology Legend
- Code 1: The NADAC was calculated using information from the most recently completed pharmacy survey.
- Code 5: The NADAC was calculated based on package size.
- Code 6: The CMS Covered Outpatient File drug category type of S/I/N (Single Source/Innovator/Non-Innovator) has not been applied. Most S/I drugs with the same strength, dosage form and route of administration were grouped together for the purpose of the NADAC calculation and N drugs were also grouped together. In some cases, however, in calculating a NADAC, the CMS S/I/N designation was not applied when the state Medicaid brand or generic payment practices for these drugs generally differed from the CMS Covered Outpatient File designation.
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
