Hydrocortisone Ointment
Pricing Report NDC 70000-0489-1
Current Package Pricing Information
The current wholesale acquisition cost for Hydrocortisone (NDC 70000-0489-1) is $0.07407 per GM. This benchmark price is based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) and has been effective since Sep 23, 2026.
As a a human over the counter drug provided by Cardinal Health, this medication is distributed in a 72 BOX in 1 CASE / 1 TUBE in 1 BOX / 28.4 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 $0.07407 Per GM
The NADAC was calculated based on package size.
Historical Pricing Trends & Acquisition Cost Benchmarks
Since Dec 2019, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $0.06918 to $0.07611 per GM. Over this 6 years and 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.
$0.0692 - $0.0761
10.02% Variance
1.17%
Recent NADAC Price History
| Date | Unit Price | Unit | Source | Method | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | $0.07407 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Aug 19, 2026 | $0.07495 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jul 22, 2026 | $0.07573 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jun 17, 2026 | $0.07473 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| May 20, 2026 | $0.07424 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Apr 22, 2026 | $0.07502 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Mar 18, 2026 | $0.07611 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Feb 18, 2026 | $0.07410 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jan 21, 2026 | $0.07233 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.07115 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Nov 19, 2025 | $0.07133 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Oct 22, 2025 | $0.07053 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
Earlier NADAC Price History
| Date | Unit Price | Unit | Source | Method | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2025 | $0.07057 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Aug 20, 2025 | $0.07006 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jul 23, 2025 | $0.07027 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jun 18, 2025 | $0.06966 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| May 21, 2025 | $0.06951 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Apr 23, 2025 | $0.06982 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Mar 19, 2025 | $0.07048 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Feb 19, 2025 | $0.07052 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jan 22, 2025 | $0.07098 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.07099 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Nov 20, 2024 | $0.07175 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Oct 23, 2024 | $0.07164 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Sep 18, 2024 | $0.07168 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Aug 21, 2024 | $0.07106 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jul 17, 2024 | $0.06918 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jun 19, 2024 | $0.07175 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| May 22, 2024 | $0.07175 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Apr 17, 2024 | $0.07133 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Mar 20, 2024 | $0.07198 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Feb 21, 2024 | $0.07148 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Nov 22, 2023 | $0.07119 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Nov 22, 2023 | $0.07119 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4, 5 | G - Generic |
| Oct 18, 2023 | $0.07175 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Sep 20, 2023 | $0.06972 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Aug 17, 2022 | $0.07319 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Aug 17, 2022 | $0.07319 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jun 22, 2022 | $0.07585 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jun 22, 2022 | $0.07585 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4, 5 | G - Generic |
| Nov 17, 2021 | $0.07430 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Nov 17, 2021 | $0.07430 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4, 5 | G - Generic |
| Mar 17, 2021 | $0.07394 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Mar 17, 2021 | $0.07394 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4, 5 | G - Generic |
| Sep 23, 2020 | $0.07077 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Sep 23, 2020 | $0.07077 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jul 22, 2020 | $0.07289 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jul 22, 2020 | $0.07289 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jun 17, 2020 | $0.07540 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Apr 22, 2020 | $0.07177 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Apr 22, 2020 | $0.07177 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4, 5 | G - Generic |
| Feb 19, 2020 | $0.07386 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Feb 19, 2020 | $0.07386 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jan 22, 2020 | $0.07211 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Dec 18, 2019 | $0.07434 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - 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.
- 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: October 07, 2026
