Mucinex Cough Chest Congestion Capsule, Liquid Filled
Pricing Report NDC 72854-137-16
Current Package Pricing Information
The latest wholesale acquisition cost for Mucinex Cough Chest Congestion (NDC 72854-137-16) is $0.77206 per EA. This benchmark price is based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) and has been effective since Jun 19, 2024.
As a a human over the counter drug provided by Reckitt Benckiser Llc, this medication is distributed in a 2 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 8 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BLISTER PACK 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 $0.77206 Per EA
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 Apr 2024, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $0.77206 to $0.77207 per EA. Over this 2 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.
$0.7721 - $0.7721
0.00% Variance
No Change
| Date | Unit Price | Unit | Source | Method | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2024 | $0.77206 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 6 | B - Brand |
| Apr 17, 2024 | $0.77207 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 6 | B - Brand |
| Apr 17, 2024 | $0.77207 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4, 6 | B - Brand |
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 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
