Product Information
HYDROQUINONE 4% CREAM is a generic product labeled by Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC, priced at $0.5502 per GM under NDC 42192015101. Its NADAC has been published 420 times since Mar 14, 2018.
Strength
40 mg/g
Manufacturer
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLCNDC
42192015101
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
CREAM
Route
TOPICAL
Last Updated
6/17/2026
Active Ingredients
HYDROQUINONEApproval Type
Unapproved
On Market Since
9/10/2014
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for HYDROQUINONE 4% CREAM has been published 420 times since Mar 14, 2018, and over the history we have for it it has declined 77.9%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.5502 per GM |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $2.4856 (Apr 11, 2018) |
| All-time low | $0.4696 (Nov 20, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $0.6036 |
| 52-week low | $0.5290 |
| Median price | $0.9533 |
| Average price | $0.9548 |
| Largest weekly change | +56.9% (Aug 21, 2019) |
| Weeks tracked | 420 |
| Tracking since | Mar 14, 2018 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 4 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 4 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 19% 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 HYDROQUINONE 4% CREAM?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for HYDROQUINONE 4% CREAM, manufactured by Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC, is $0.5502 per GM (NDC 42192015101), effective Jun 24, 2026.
How has the price of HYDROQUINONE 4% CREAM changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for HYDROQUINONE 4% CREAM has declined 77.9%. It has been tracked across 420 weekly CMS publications since Mar 14, 2018.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for HYDROQUINONE 4% CREAM?
Since Mar 14, 2018, the NADAC for HYDROQUINONE 4% CREAM has ranged from a low of $0.4696 (Nov 20, 2024) to a high of $2.4856 (Apr 11, 2018), with a median of $0.9533 per GM.
Are there cheaper alternatives to HYDROQUINONE 4% CREAM?
Yes. 4 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, HYDROQUINONE 4% CREAM, is $0.4445 per GM — about 19% below HYDROQUINONE 4% CREAM.
Who manufactures HYDROQUINONE 4% CREAM?
HYDROQUINONE 4% CREAM (NDC 42192015101) is labeled by Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.
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