Product Information
NEXIUM DR 40 MG PACKET is a brand product labeled by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, priced at $9.1289 per EA under NDC 00186404001. Its NADAC has been published 663 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
40 mg/1
Manufacturer
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LPNDC
00186404001
Classification
Brand
Dosage Form
GRANULE, DELAYED RELEASE
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
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 40 MG PACKET has been published 663 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has risen 26.9%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $9.1289 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $9.2352 (Nov 11, 2020) |
| All-time low | $7.1932 (Nov 28, 2013) |
| 52-week high | $9.1540 |
| 52-week low | $9.1289 |
| Median price | $8.7810 |
| Average price | $8.7416 |
| Largest weekly change | +8.0% (Oct 12, 2016) |
| Weeks tracked | 663 |
| Tracking since | Nov 28, 2013 |
Generic Alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NADAC price of NEXIUM DR 40 MG PACKET?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for NEXIUM DR 40 MG PACKET, manufactured by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, is $9.1289 per EA (NDC 00186404001), effective Sep 30, 2026.
How has the price of NEXIUM DR 40 MG PACKET changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for NEXIUM DR 40 MG PACKET has risen 26.9%. It has been tracked across 663 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for NEXIUM DR 40 MG PACKET?
Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for NEXIUM DR 40 MG PACKET has ranged from a low of $7.1932 (Nov 28, 2013) to a high of $9.2352 (Nov 11, 2020), with a median of $8.7810 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to NEXIUM DR 40 MG PACKET?
No other NADAC-published product currently shares the active ingredient and strength of NEXIUM DR 40 MG PACKET in a comparable dosage form, so no direct lower-cost alternative is listed.
Who manufactures NEXIUM DR 40 MG PACKET?
NEXIUM DR 40 MG PACKET (NDC 00186404001) is labeled by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, and CMS classifies it as a brand product.