Brand Name Drug Prices
3,320 medications with NADAC pharmacy acquisition costs from CMS
About NADAC Drug Pricing
The National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) represents what pharmacies actually pay to acquire medications from wholesalers and manufacturers. Published weekly by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services), NADAC prices are the most transparent indicator of true drug costs in the United States.
Generic vs. Brand Name
Generic drugs contain the same active ingredient as their brand-name counterparts but typically cost 80-85% less. The NADAC per-unit cost shown here reflects the pharmacy's acquisition cost, not the retail price you pay at the counter.
What You Actually Pay
Your actual cost depends on insurance coverage, pharmacy markup, and dispensing fees. Without insurance, expect to pay 20-50% above NADAC. With insurance, your copay is often a flat fee ($5-$50) regardless of NADAC cost.