Product Information

CHOLESTYRAMINE LIGHT POWDER is a generic product labeled by Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., priced at $0.1507 per GM under NDC 68382052942. Its NADAC has been published 411 times since Jul 18, 2018.

CHOLESTYRAMINE LIGHT POWDER

CHOLESTYRAMINE
$0.1507per GM

Strength

4 g/5.5g

NDC

68382052942

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

POWDER, FOR SUSPENSION

Route

ORAL

Last Updated

6/17/2026

Active Ingredients

CHOLESTYRAMINE

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA202902

On Market Since

6/8/2017

Pharmacological Classes

Bile Acid Sequestrant
Bile-acid Binding Activity

Price Statistics

The NADAC for CHOLESTYRAMINE LIGHT POWDER has been published 411 times since Jul 18, 2018, and over the history we have for it it has declined 34.9%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.1507 per GM
All-time high$0.2595 (Aug 14, 2019)
All-time low$0.1343 (Nov 20, 2024)
52-week high$0.1704
52-week low$0.1471
Median price$0.2009
Average price$0.1980
Largest weekly change+42.1% (Sep 23, 2020)
Weeks tracked411
Tracking sinceJul 18, 2018

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

-2.9%

3M

-8.4%

6M

-11.6%

1Y

-4.4%

3Y

-20.3%

5Y

-32.8%

All

-34.9%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 1 NADAC-published product sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 1 manufacturer (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 37% at current NADAC. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.

Lowest-Cost Alternatives

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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 Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., is $0.1507 per GM (NDC 68382052942), effective Jun 24, 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 34.9%. It has been tracked across 411 weekly CMS publications since Jul 18, 2018.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for CHOLESTYRAMINE LIGHT POWDER?

Since Jul 18, 2018, the NADAC for CHOLESTYRAMINE LIGHT POWDER has ranged from a low of $0.1343 (Nov 20, 2024) to a high of $0.2595 (Aug 14, 2019), with a median of $0.2009 per GM.

Are there cheaper alternatives to CHOLESTYRAMINE LIGHT POWDER?

Yes. 1 NADAC-published product shares the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, CHOLESTYRAMINE POWDER, is $0.0947 per GM — about 37% below CHOLESTYRAMINE LIGHT POWDER.

Who manufactures CHOLESTYRAMINE LIGHT POWDER?

CHOLESTYRAMINE LIGHT POWDER (NDC 68382052942) is labeled by Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.