Drug Markets/Salicylic Acid

Salicylic Acid

4 NDCs across 2 manufacturers|4 Generic,0 Brand

Salicylic Acid is used to treat acne vulgaris, seborrheic dermatitis, seborrheic keratosis, psoriasis, scalp dermatoses and warts, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.

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In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $334K on Salicylic Acid across 239 claims for 191 beneficiaries.

Salicylic Acid is available as 4 NDCs from 2 manufacturers (4 generic, 0 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.02 to $5.54 per MLthe most expensive product costs about 253× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.

Total NDCs

4

4G / 0B

Manufacturers

2

competing in market

Price Spread

$0.02 – $5.54

per ML, 2 of 4 NDCs

7d Activity

112 flat

avg +0.3% WoW · of 4 NDCs

Market Price Trend

Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.

Manufacturer Breakdown

2 manufacturers producing SALICYLIC ACID

Drug Portfolio

4 NDCs total, 4 shown

Drug Price 7d Change
SALICYLIC ACID 6% GEL
$5.6692
per GM
SALICYLIC ACID 27.5% LIQUID
$5.5443
per ML
+3.88%
MEDICATED WART REMOVER STRIP
$0.1042
per EA
-3.36%
THERAPEUTIC 3% DANDRUFF SHMP
$0.0219
per ML

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Salicylic Acid used to treat?

Salicylic Acid is used to treat acne vulgaris, seborrheic dermatitis, seborrheic keratosis, psoriasis, scalp dermatoses and warts, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.

How much does Medicare spend on Salicylic Acid?

In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $334K on Salicylic Acid across 239 claims for 191 beneficiaries.

How many Salicylic Acid products are on the market?

The Salicylic Acid drug market contains 4 NDCs from 2 manufacturers — 4 generic and 0 brand products.

What is the price range for Salicylic Acid?

NADAC reference prices for Salicylic Acid range from $0.0219 to $5.5443 per ML — the most expensive product costs about 253× the cheapest. 2 additional products are priced per different units (e.g. liquids per ML) and aren't directly comparable.

Which manufacturers make Salicylic Acid?

2 manufacturers list Salicylic Acid in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC (2), Cardinal Health (2).

How has the price of Salicylic Acid changed recently?

Over the past 7 days, 1 Salicylic Acid NDC rose and 1 fell, with a market-wide average change of +0.3%.