Metformin Hydrochloride Tablet, Extended Release
Pricing Report NDC 70010-496-01

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

Current Package Pricing Information

The current wholesale acquisition cost for Metformin Hydrochloride (NDC 70010-496-01) is $0.27805 per EA. This benchmark price is based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) and has been effective since Jun 17, 2026.

As a a human prescription drug provided by Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc., 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
$0.27805
Per EA

Effective Date
Jun 17, 2026
Billable Units
100 EA
Estimated Package Price
$27.80
Data Status
As of Jul 08, 2026
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 May 2021, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $0.27805 to $5.20220 per EA. Over this 5 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
$0.2781 - $5.2022
Market Volatility
1,770.96% Variance
Latest Trend
2.72%
Date Unit Price Unit Source Method Rate
Jun 17, 2026 $0.27805 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 20, 2026 $0.28582 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 22, 2026 $0.28959 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 18, 2026 $0.28098 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 18, 2026 $0.28979 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jan 21, 2026 $0.33190 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Dec 17, 2025 $0.37204 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Nov 19, 2025 $0.39645 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Oct 22, 2025 $0.37454 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Sep 17, 2025 $0.34905 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Aug 20, 2025 $0.30717 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jul 23, 2025 $0.29825 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jun 18, 2025 $0.30939 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 21, 2025 $0.38118 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 23, 2025 $0.42499 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 19, 2025 $0.41812 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 19, 2025 $0.37977 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jan 22, 2025 $0.40689 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Dec 18, 2024 $0.46848 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Nov 20, 2024 $0.52185 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Oct 23, 2024 $0.51746 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Sep 18, 2024 $0.57112 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Aug 21, 2024 $0.56918 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jul 17, 2024 $0.61701 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jun 19, 2024 $0.64905 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 22, 2024 $0.53005 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 17, 2024 $0.65660 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 20, 2024 $0.63000 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 21, 2024 $0.40180 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jul 19, 2023 $0.60484 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jul 19, 2023 $0.60484 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
May 17, 2023 $1.02280 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 17, 2023 $1.02280 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
Jul 20, 2022 $2.70187 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jul 20, 2022 $2.70187 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
Apr 20, 2022 $1.66813 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 20, 2022 $1.66813 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
Mar 23, 2022 $2.40128 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 23, 2022 $2.48102 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jan 19, 2022 $1.19659 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Dec 22, 2021 $1.69798 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Oct 20, 2021 $1.84664 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Oct 20, 2021 $1.84664 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
Aug 18, 2021 $2.02868 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Aug 18, 2021 $2.02868 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
Jun 23, 2021 $5.20220 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jun 23, 2021 $5.20220 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
May 19, 2021 $2.59026 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 12, 2021 $4.36472 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