Product Information
CORTEF 5 MG TABLET is a brand product labeled by Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC, priced at $0.9775 per EA under NDC 00009001201. Its NADAC has been published 461 times since Nov 28, 2013.
The High Outlier badge above means this manufacturer's average price in the hydrocortisone market falls above Q3 + 1.5·IQR across all competing manufacturers. We only apply this flag in markets with four or more competitors. Full definition: glossary → outlier.
Strength
5 mg/1
Manufacturer
Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLCNDC
00009001201
Classification
Brand
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Last Updated
6/17/2026
Active Ingredients
HYDROCORTISONEApproval Type
New Drug (NDA)
FDA Application
NDA008697On Market Since
12/15/1952
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for CORTEF 5 MG TABLET has been published 461 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has risen 128.0%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.9775 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.9775 (Jun 24, 2026) |
| All-time low | $0.1392 (Jan 20, 2021) |
| 52-week high | $0.9775 |
| 52-week low | $0.9621 |
| Median price | $0.9434 |
| Average price | $0.8019 |
| Largest weekly change | +589.6% (Apr 17, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 461 |
| Tracking since | Nov 28, 2013 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 4 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 4 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 86% at current NADAC. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NADAC price of CORTEF 5 MG TABLET?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for CORTEF 5 MG TABLET, manufactured by Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC, is $0.9775 per EA (NDC 00009001201), effective Jun 24, 2026.
How has the price of CORTEF 5 MG TABLET changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for CORTEF 5 MG TABLET has risen 128.0%. It has been tracked across 461 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for CORTEF 5 MG TABLET?
Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for CORTEF 5 MG TABLET has ranged from a low of $0.1392 (Jan 20, 2021) to a high of $0.9775 (Jun 24, 2026), with a median of $0.9434 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to CORTEF 5 MG TABLET?
Yes. 4 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, HYDROCORTISONE 5 MG TABLET, is $0.1370 per EA — about 86% below CORTEF 5 MG TABLET.
Who manufactures CORTEF 5 MG TABLET?
CORTEF 5 MG TABLET (NDC 00009001201) is labeled by Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC, and CMS classifies it as a brand product.
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