Product Information

ACETYLCYSTEINE 20% VIAL (NOT FOR INJECTION) is a generic product labeled by American Regent, Inc., priced at $2.2755 per ML under NDC 00517760425. Its NADAC has been published 271 times since May 20, 2020.

ACETYLCYSTEINE 20% VIAL (NOT FOR INJECTION)

acetylcysteine
$2.2755per ML

Strength

200 mg/mL

NDC

00517760425

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

INHALANT

Route

RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)

Last Updated

6/17/2026

Active Ingredients

ACETYLCYSTEINE

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA072547

On Market Since

10/1/1995

Pharmacological Classes

Antidote
Antidote for Acetaminophen Overdose
Decreased Respiratory Secretion Viscosity
Increased Glutathione Concentration
Mucolytic
Reduction Activity

Price Statistics

The NADAC for ACETYLCYSTEINE 20% VIAL (NOT FOR INJECTION) has been published 271 times since May 20, 2020, and over the history we have for it it has risen 16.3%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$2.2755 per ML
All-time high$2.6444 (Oct 15, 2025)
All-time low$1.6443 (Sep 23, 2020)
52-week high$2.6444
52-week low$2.1234
Median price$2.0165
Average price$2.0722
Largest weekly change+32.7% (Aug 23, 2023)
Weeks tracked271
Tracking sinceMay 20, 2020

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

-4.1%

3M

-4.7%

6M

-5.0%

1Y

+7.2%

3Y

+26.2%

5Y

+38.4%

All

+16.3%

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 48% at current NADAC. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.

Lowest-Cost Alternatives

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1 alternative • Same active ingredient

Frequently asked questions

What is the NADAC price of ACETYLCYSTEINE 20% VIAL (NOT FOR INJECTION)?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for ACETYLCYSTEINE 20% VIAL (NOT FOR INJECTION), manufactured by American Regent, Inc., is $2.2755 per ML (NDC 00517760425), effective Jun 24, 2026.

How has the price of ACETYLCYSTEINE 20% VIAL (NOT FOR INJECTION) changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for ACETYLCYSTEINE 20% VIAL (NOT FOR INJECTION) has risen 16.3%. It has been tracked across 271 weekly CMS publications since May 20, 2020.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for ACETYLCYSTEINE 20% VIAL (NOT FOR INJECTION)?

Since May 20, 2020, the NADAC for ACETYLCYSTEINE 20% VIAL (NOT FOR INJECTION) has ranged from a low of $1.6443 (Sep 23, 2020) to a high of $2.6444 (Oct 15, 2025), with a median of $2.0165 per ML.

Are there cheaper alternatives to ACETYLCYSTEINE 20% VIAL (NOT FOR INJECTION)?

Yes. 1 NADAC-published product shares the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, ACETYLCYSTEINE 20% VIAL, is $1.1883 per ML — about 48% below ACETYLCYSTEINE 20% VIAL (NOT FOR INJECTION).

Who manufactures ACETYLCYSTEINE 20% VIAL (NOT FOR INJECTION)?

ACETYLCYSTEINE 20% VIAL (NOT FOR INJECTION) (NDC 00517760425) is labeled by American Regent, Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.