Product Information
CHOLESTYRAMINE POWDER is a generic product labeled by Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., priced at $0.0946 per GM under NDC 68382052842. Its NADAC has been published 395 times since Nov 7, 2018.
FDA first approved this application on Jul 2, 2018. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
Strength
4 g/9g
Manufacturer
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc.NDC
68382052842
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
POWDER, FOR SUSPENSION
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
CHOLESTYRAMINEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA202901FDA Approved
7/2/2018
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
8/1/2018
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for CHOLESTYRAMINE POWDER has been published 395 times since Nov 7, 2018, and over the history we have for it it has declined 46.1%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.0946 per GM |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.1965 (Sep 16, 2020) |
| All-time low | $0.0789 (Nov 20, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $0.0977 |
| 52-week low | $0.0870 |
| Median price | $0.1441 |
| Average price | $0.1417 |
| Largest weekly change | +61.2% (May 22, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 395 |
| Tracking since | Nov 7, 2018 |
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). None of the shown alternatives sit below the current price. 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 POWDER?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for CHOLESTYRAMINE POWDER, manufactured by Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., is $0.0946 per GM (NDC 68382052842), effective Aug 19, 2026.
How has the price of CHOLESTYRAMINE POWDER changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for CHOLESTYRAMINE POWDER has declined 46.1%. It has been tracked across 395 weekly CMS publications since Nov 7, 2018.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for CHOLESTYRAMINE POWDER?
Since Nov 7, 2018, the NADAC for CHOLESTYRAMINE POWDER has ranged from a low of $0.0789 (Nov 20, 2024) to a high of $0.1965 (Sep 16, 2020), with a median of $0.1441 per GM.
Are there cheaper alternatives to CHOLESTYRAMINE POWDER?
1 manufacturer publishes a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as CHOLESTYRAMINE POWDER in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures CHOLESTYRAMINE POWDER?
CHOLESTYRAMINE POWDER (NDC 68382052842) is labeled by Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.