Product Information
CHOLESTYRAMINE LIGHT POWDER is a generic product labeled by Chartwell RX LLC, priced at $0.1140 per GM under NDC 62135093754. Its NADAC has been published 168 times since May 10, 2023.
FDA first approved this application on Aug 15, 1996. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
Strength
4 g/5.7g
Manufacturer
Chartwell RX LLCNDC
62135093754
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
POWDER
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
CHOLESTYRAMINEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA074562FDA Approved
8/15/1996
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
8/15/1996
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for CHOLESTYRAMINE LIGHT POWDER has been published 168 times since May 10, 2023, and over the history we have for it it has declined 54.6%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.1140 per GM |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.2512 (Aug 16, 2023) |
| All-time low | $0.1025 (Dec 17, 2025) |
| 52-week high | $0.1372 |
| 52-week low | $0.1025 |
| Median price | $0.1335 |
| Average price | $0.1460 |
| Largest weekly change | +47.3% (Nov 22, 2023) |
| Weeks tracked | 168 |
| Tracking since | May 10, 2023 |
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 17% at current NADAC. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NADAC price of CHOLESTYRAMINE LIGHT POWDER?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for CHOLESTYRAMINE LIGHT POWDER, manufactured by Chartwell RX LLC, is $0.1140 per GM (NDC 62135093754), effective Aug 19, 2026.
How has the price of CHOLESTYRAMINE LIGHT POWDER changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for CHOLESTYRAMINE LIGHT POWDER has declined 54.6%. It has been tracked across 168 weekly CMS publications since May 10, 2023.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for CHOLESTYRAMINE LIGHT POWDER?
Since May 10, 2023, the NADAC for CHOLESTYRAMINE LIGHT POWDER has ranged from a low of $0.1025 (Dec 17, 2025) to a high of $0.2512 (Aug 16, 2023), with a median of $0.1335 per GM.
Are there cheaper alternatives to CHOLESTYRAMINE LIGHT POWDER?
Yes. 1 manufacturer publishes a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, CHOLESTYRAMINE POWDER, is $0.0946 per GM — about 17% below CHOLESTYRAMINE LIGHT POWDER.
Who manufactures CHOLESTYRAMINE LIGHT POWDER?
CHOLESTYRAMINE LIGHT POWDER (NDC 62135093754) is labeled by Chartwell RX LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.