Product Information
CORTEF 10 MG TABLET is a brand product labeled by Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC, priced at $1.6336 per EA under NDC 00009003101. Its NADAC has been published 398 times since Nov 28, 2013.
FDA first approved this application before 1982. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
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
10 mg/1
Manufacturer
Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLCNDC
00009003101
Classification
Brand
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
Active Ingredients
HYDROCORTISONEApproval Type
New Drug (NDA)
FDA Application
NDA008697FDA Approved
Before 1982
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
12/15/1952
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for CORTEF 10 MG TABLET has been published 398 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has risen 131.5%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $1.6336 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $1.6336 (Sep 30, 2026) |
| All-time low | $0.7055 (Nov 28, 2013) |
| 52-week high | $1.6336 |
| 52-week low | $1.6138 |
| Median price | $1.4680 |
| Average price | $1.3176 |
| Largest weekly change | +12.0% (Jan 6, 2016) |
| Weeks tracked | 398 |
| Tracking since | Nov 28, 2013 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 5 manufacturers offering a NADAC-published product with this drug's active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form (cheapest from each manufacturer, up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 89% at current NADAC. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NADAC price of CORTEF 10 MG TABLET?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for CORTEF 10 MG TABLET, manufactured by Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC, is $1.6336 per EA (NDC 00009003101), effective Sep 30, 2026.
How has the price of CORTEF 10 MG TABLET changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for CORTEF 10 MG TABLET has risen 131.5%. It has been tracked across 398 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for CORTEF 10 MG TABLET?
Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for CORTEF 10 MG TABLET has ranged from a low of $0.7055 (Nov 28, 2013) to a high of $1.6336 (Sep 30, 2026), with a median of $1.4680 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to CORTEF 10 MG TABLET?
Yes. 5 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, HYDROCORTISONE 10 MG TABLET, is $0.1796 per EA — about 89% below CORTEF 10 MG TABLET.
Who manufactures CORTEF 10 MG TABLET?
CORTEF 10 MG TABLET (NDC 00009003101) is labeled by Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC, and CMS classifies it as a brand product.