Product Information

COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML SUSP is a generic product labeled by Major Pharmaceuticals, priced at $0.0674 per ML under NDC 00904631256. Its NADAC has been published 665 times since Nov 28, 2013.

FDA first approved this application on May 25, 2012.

COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML SUSP

dextromethorphan polistirex
$0.0674per ML
OTC

Strength

30 mg/5mL

NDC

00904631256

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

SUSPENSION

Route

ORAL

Effective Date

8/19/2026

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA091135

FDA Approved

5/25/2012

On Market Since

9/6/2012

Pharmacological Classes

Sigma-1 Agonist
Sigma-1 Receptor Agonists
Uncompetitive N-methyl-D-aspartate Receptor Antagonist
Uncompetitive NMDA Receptor Antagonists

Price Statistics

The NADAC for COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML SUSP has been published 665 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has risen 20.9%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.0674 per ML
All-time high$0.0708 (Jun 14, 2023)
All-time low$0.0545 (Aug 23, 2017)
52-week high$0.0682
52-week low$0.0649
Median price$0.0574
Average price$0.0596
Largest weekly change-12.2% (Jun 21, 2023)
Weeks tracked665
Tracking sinceNov 28, 2013

Price History

1W

-0.5%

1M

-0.5%

3M

-1.0%

6M

-0.1%

1Y

+3.6%

3Y

+7.7%

5Y

+18.3%

All

+20.9%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 6 manufacturers offering a NADAC-published product with this drug's active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form (cheapest from each manufacturer, up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 22% 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 COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML SUSP?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML SUSP, manufactured by Major Pharmaceuticals, is $0.0674 per ML (NDC 00904631256), effective Aug 19, 2026.

How has the price of COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML SUSP changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML SUSP has risen 20.9%. It has been tracked across 665 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML SUSP?

Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML SUSP has ranged from a low of $0.0545 (Aug 23, 2017) to a high of $0.0708 (Jun 14, 2023), with a median of $0.0574 per ML.

Are there cheaper alternatives to COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML SUSP?

Yes. 6 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML SUSP, is $0.0525 per ML — about 22% below COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML SUSP.

Who manufactures COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML SUSP?

COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML SUSP (NDC 00904631256) is labeled by Major Pharmaceuticals, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.