Product Information
NEXIUM DR 5 MG PACKET is a brand product labeled by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, priced at $9.1596 per EA under NDC 00186405001. Its NADAC has been published 610 times since Dec 17, 2014.
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
5 mg/1
Manufacturer
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LPNDC
00186405001
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
6/1/2012
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for NEXIUM DR 5 MG PACKET has been published 610 times since Dec 17, 2014, and over the history we have for it it has risen 20.3%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $9.1596 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $9.2373 (Dec 15, 2021) |
| All-time low | $7.6166 (Dec 17, 2014) |
| 52-week high | $9.1720 |
| 52-week low | $9.1563 |
| Median price | $9.1607 |
| Average price | $8.8317 |
| Largest weekly change | +8.0% (Oct 12, 2016) |
| Weeks tracked | 610 |
| Tracking since | Dec 17, 2014 |
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 5 MG PACKET?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for NEXIUM DR 5 MG PACKET, manufactured by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, is $9.1596 per EA (NDC 00186405001), effective Aug 19, 2026.
How has the price of NEXIUM DR 5 MG PACKET changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for NEXIUM DR 5 MG PACKET has risen 20.3%. It has been tracked across 610 weekly CMS publications since Dec 17, 2014.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for NEXIUM DR 5 MG PACKET?
Since Dec 17, 2014, the NADAC for NEXIUM DR 5 MG PACKET has ranged from a low of $7.6166 (Dec 17, 2014) to a high of $9.2373 (Dec 15, 2021), with a median of $9.1607 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to NEXIUM DR 5 MG PACKET?
No other NADAC-published product currently shares the active ingredient and strength of NEXIUM DR 5 MG PACKET in a comparable dosage form, so no direct lower-cost alternative is listed.
Who manufactures NEXIUM DR 5 MG PACKET?
NEXIUM DR 5 MG PACKET (NDC 00186405001) is labeled by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, and CMS classifies it as a brand product.