Product Information
NEXIUM DR 20 MG PACKET is a brand product labeled by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, priced at $9.1415 per EA under NDC 00186402001. Its NADAC has been published 657 times since Nov 28, 2013.
The High Outlier badge above means this manufacturer's average price in the Esomeprazole magnesium 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
20 mg/1
Manufacturer
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LPNDC
00186402001
Classification
Brand
Dosage Form
GRANULE, DELAYED RELEASE
Route
ORAL
Last Updated
6/17/2026
Active Ingredients
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM TRIHYDRATEApproval Type
New Drug (NDA)
FDA Application
NDA021957On Market Since
3/19/2007
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for NEXIUM DR 20 MG PACKET has been published 657 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has risen 23.7%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $9.1415 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $9.3112 (Dec 15, 2021) |
| All-time low | $7.3928 (Nov 28, 2013) |
| 52-week high | $9.1798 |
| 52-week low | $9.1387 |
| Median price | $8.8325 |
| Average price | $8.7521 |
| Largest weekly change | +8.0% (Oct 12, 2016) |
| Weeks tracked | 657 |
| Tracking since | Nov 28, 2013 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 8 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 8 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 98% 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 NEXIUM DR 20 MG PACKET?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for NEXIUM DR 20 MG PACKET, manufactured by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, is $9.1415 per EA (NDC 00186402001), effective Jun 24, 2026.
How has the price of NEXIUM DR 20 MG PACKET changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for NEXIUM DR 20 MG PACKET has risen 23.7%. It has been tracked across 657 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for NEXIUM DR 20 MG PACKET?
Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for NEXIUM DR 20 MG PACKET has ranged from a low of $7.3928 (Nov 28, 2013) to a high of $9.3112 (Dec 15, 2021), with a median of $8.8325 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to NEXIUM DR 20 MG PACKET?
Yes. 8 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP, is $0.1604 per EA — about 98% below NEXIUM DR 20 MG PACKET.
Who manufactures NEXIUM DR 20 MG PACKET?
NEXIUM DR 20 MG PACKET (NDC 00186402001) is labeled by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, and CMS classifies it as a brand product.
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