Lubiprostone Capsule
Pricing Report NDC 70710-1642-6

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 current wholesale acquisition cost for Lubiprostone (NDC 70710-1642-6) is $0.64597 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 Zydus Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc., this medication is distributed in a 60 CAPSULE 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
$0.64597
Per EA

Pricing Unit
Per EA Pricing Unit
Indicates the billing unit (ML, GM or EA).
Effective Date
Jun 17, 2026
Billable Units
60 EA
Estimated Package Price
$38.76
Data Status
As of Jul 08, 2026
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
70710-1642-6
Description
60 CAPSULE 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 Dec 2023, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $0.58677 to $1.24082 per EA. Over this 2 years and 5 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
$0.5868 - $1.2408
Market Volatility
111.47% Variance
Latest Trend
2.68%
Date Unit Price Unit Source Method Rate
Jun 17, 2026 $0.64597 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 20, 2026 $0.66379 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 22, 2026 $0.67410 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 18, 2026 $0.69773 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 18, 2026 $0.74175 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jan 21, 2026 $0.78607 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Dec 17, 2025 $0.79265 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Nov 19, 2025 $0.80307 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Oct 22, 2025 $0.81011 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Sep 17, 2025 $0.82500 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Aug 20, 2025 $0.81599 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jul 23, 2025 $0.84772 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jun 18, 2025 $0.85836 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 21, 2025 $0.87860 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 23, 2025 $0.84566 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 19, 2025 $0.82898 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 19, 2025 $0.80819 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Dec 11, 2024 $0.79966 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3G - Generic
Dec 11, 2024 $0.79966 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
Nov 20, 2024 $0.58677 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Oct 23, 2024 $0.84777 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Sep 18, 2024 $0.85784 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Aug 21, 2024 $0.88589 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jul 17, 2024 $0.69107 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jun 19, 2024 $0.89102 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 22, 2024 $0.66994 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 17, 2024 $0.67957 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 20, 2024 $0.88455 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 21, 2024 $0.85358 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jan 17, 2024 $1.03520 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Dec 20, 2023 $1.24082 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 3: The NADAC based on survey data has been adjusted to reflect changes in published pricing, or as a result of an inquiry to the help desk.
  • 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