Product Information

ACETYLCYSTEINE 20% VIAL (NOT FOR INJECTION) is a generic product labeled by Cameron Pharmaceuticals, priced at $2.1633 per ML under NDC 42494043625. Its NADAC has been published 28 times since Feb 11, 2026.

FDA first approved this application on Mar 14, 2025. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AN.

ACETYLCYSTEINE 20% VIAL (NOT FOR INJECTION)

Acetylcysteine
$2.1633per ML

Strength

200 mg/mL

NDC

42494043625

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)

Effective Date

8/19/2026

Active Ingredients

ACETYLCYSTEINE

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA214177

FDA Approved

3/14/2025

TE Code

AN

On Market Since

8/21/2025

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 28 times since Feb 11, 2026, and over the history we have for it it has declined 9.9%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$2.1633 per ML
All-time high$2.4000 (Feb 11, 2026)
All-time low$2.1633 (Aug 19, 2026)
52-week high$2.4000
52-week low$2.1633
Median price$2.3452
Average price$2.3235
Largest weekly change-4.1% (Jun 17, 2026)
Weeks tracked28
Tracking sinceFeb 11, 2026

Price History

1W

-3.0%

1M

-3.0%

3M

-8.8%

6M

-7.6%

1Y

N/A

3Y

N/A

5Y

N/A

All

-9.9%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 1 manufacturer 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 66% 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 ACETYLCYSTEINE 20% VIAL (NOT FOR INJECTION)?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for ACETYLCYSTEINE 20% VIAL (NOT FOR INJECTION), manufactured by Cameron Pharmaceuticals, is $2.1633 per ML (NDC 42494043625), effective Aug 19, 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 declined 9.9%. It has been tracked across 28 weekly CMS publications since Feb 11, 2026.

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

Since Feb 11, 2026, the NADAC for ACETYLCYSTEINE 20% VIAL (NOT FOR INJECTION) has ranged from a low of $2.1633 (Aug 19, 2026) to a high of $2.4000 (Feb 11, 2026), with a median of $2.3452 per ML.

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

Yes. 1 manufacturer publishes a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, ACETYLCYSTEINE 20% VIAL (NOT FOR INJECTION), is $0.7413 per ML — about 66% below ACETYLCYSTEINE 20% VIAL (NOT FOR INJECTION).

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

ACETYLCYSTEINE 20% VIAL (NOT FOR INJECTION) (NDC 42494043625) is labeled by Cameron Pharmaceuticals, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.