Product Information

MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION is a generic product labeled by AmerisourceBergen, priced at $0.0098 per ML under NDC 46122043740. Its NADAC has been published 421 times since Aug 1, 2018.

MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION

magnesium hydroxide
$0.0098per ML
OTC

Strength

1200 mg/15mL

Manufacturer

AmerisourceBergen

NDC

46122043740

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

LIQUID

Route

ORAL

Effective Date

8/19/2026

Active Ingredients

MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE

Approval Type

OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

FDA Application

M007

On Market Since

9/1/2017

Pharmacological Classes

Calculi Dissolution Agent
Increased Large Intestinal Motility
Inhibition Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption
Inhibition Small Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption
Magnesium Ion Exchange Activity
Osmotic Activity
Osmotic Laxative
Stimulation Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Secretion

Price Statistics

The NADAC for MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION has been published 421 times since Aug 1, 2018, and over the history we have for it it has risen 89.5%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.0098 per ML
All-time high$0.0106 (Mar 15, 2023)
All-time low$0.0049 (Apr 21, 2021)
52-week high$0.0099
52-week low$0.0097
Median price$0.0073
Average price$0.0076
Largest weekly change+30.6% (May 19, 2021)
Weeks tracked421
Tracking sinceAug 1, 2018

Price History

1W

+0.1%

1M

+0.1%

3M

+0.3%

6M

0.0%

1Y

-0.1%

3Y

+11.2%

5Y

+53.9%

All

+89.5%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 4 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 43% 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 MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION, manufactured by AmerisourceBergen, is $0.0098 per ML (NDC 46122043740), effective Aug 19, 2026.

How has the price of MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION has risen 89.5%. It has been tracked across 421 weekly CMS publications since Aug 1, 2018.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION?

Since Aug 1, 2018, the NADAC for MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION has ranged from a low of $0.0049 (Apr 21, 2021) to a high of $0.0106 (Mar 15, 2023), with a median of $0.0073 per ML.

Are there cheaper alternatives to MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION?

Yes. 4 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, QC MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION, is $0.0055 per ML — about 43% below MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION.

Who manufactures MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION?

MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION (NDC 46122043740) is labeled by AmerisourceBergen, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.