Product Information
NEXIUM DR 20 MG PACKET is a brand product labeled by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, priced at $9.1355 per EA under NDC 00186402001. Its NADAC has been published 665 times since Nov 28, 2013.
FDA first approved this application on Oct 20, 2006. 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 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
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM TRIHYDRATEApproval Type
New Drug (NDA)
FDA Application
NDA021957FDA Approved
10/20/2006
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
3/19/2007
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for NEXIUM DR 20 MG PACKET has been published 665 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has risen 23.6%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $9.1355 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $9.3112 (Dec 15, 2021) |
| All-time low | $7.3928 (Nov 28, 2013) |
| 52-week high | $9.1761 |
| 52-week low | $9.1355 |
| Median price | $8.8325 |
| Average price | $8.7568 |
| Largest weekly change | +8.0% (Oct 12, 2016) |
| Weeks tracked | 665 |
| Tracking since | Nov 28, 2013 |
Generic Alternatives
No other NADAC-published product shares this drug's active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. Compare the broader picture on the Esomeprazole magnesium market page.
Lowest-Cost Alternatives
No alternatives available
Related Drugs
Same classification
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 $9.1355 per EA (NDC 00186402001), effective Aug 19, 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 23.6%. It has been tracked across 665 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?
No other NADAC-published product currently shares the active ingredient and strength of NEXIUM DR 20 MG PACKET in a comparable dosage form, so no direct lower-cost alternative is listed.
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.