Product Information
NEXIUM DR 2.5 MG PACKET is a brand product labeled by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, priced at $9.1675 per EA under NDC 00186402501. Its NADAC has been published 554 times since Oct 21, 2015.
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
2.5 mg/1
Manufacturer
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LPNDC
00186402501
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
6/1/2012
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for NEXIUM DR 2.5 MG PACKET has been published 554 times since Oct 21, 2015, and over the history we have for it it has risen 13.4%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $9.1675 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $9.2230 (Sep 11, 2024) |
| All-time low | $8.0819 (Oct 21, 2015) |
| 52-week high | $9.1931 |
| 52-week low | $9.1648 |
| Median price | $9.1661 |
| Average price | $8.9174 |
| Largest weekly change | +8.0% (Oct 12, 2016) |
| Weeks tracked | 554 |
| Tracking since | Oct 21, 2015 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 1 NADAC-published product sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 1 manufacturer (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 33% 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 2.5 MG PACKET?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for NEXIUM DR 2.5 MG PACKET, manufactured by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, is $9.1675 per EA (NDC 00186402501), effective Jun 24, 2026.
How has the price of NEXIUM DR 2.5 MG PACKET changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for NEXIUM DR 2.5 MG PACKET has risen 13.4%. It has been tracked across 554 weekly CMS publications since Oct 21, 2015.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for NEXIUM DR 2.5 MG PACKET?
Since Oct 21, 2015, the NADAC for NEXIUM DR 2.5 MG PACKET has ranged from a low of $8.0819 (Oct 21, 2015) to a high of $9.2230 (Sep 11, 2024), with a median of $9.1661 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to NEXIUM DR 2.5 MG PACKET?
Yes. 1 NADAC-published product shares the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, ESOMEPRAZOLE DR 2.5 MG PACKET, is $6.1387 per EA — about 33% below NEXIUM DR 2.5 MG PACKET.
Who manufactures NEXIUM DR 2.5 MG PACKET?
NEXIUM DR 2.5 MG PACKET (NDC 00186402501) is labeled by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, and CMS classifies it as a brand product.
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