Product Information
ESOMEPRAZOLE DR 40 MG PACKET is a generic product labeled by Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., priced at $4.3897 per EA under NDC 68382084994. Its NADAC has been published 147 times since Nov 1, 2023.
FDA first approved this application on Jun 7, 2023. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
The High Outlier badge above means this manufacturer's average price in the Esomeprazole Magnesium market falls above Q3 + 1.5·IQR across all competing manufacturers. We only apply this flag in markets with four or more competitors. Full definition: glossary → outlier.
Strength
40 mg/1
Manufacturer
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc.NDC
68382084994
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
GRANULE, DELAYED RELEASE
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM DIHYDRATEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA206055FDA Approved
6/7/2023
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
6/30/2023
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for ESOMEPRAZOLE DR 40 MG PACKET has been published 147 times since Nov 1, 2023, and over the history we have for it it has declined 36.6%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $4.3897 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $7.1075 (Apr 10, 2024) |
| All-time low | $4.3897 (Aug 19, 2026) |
| 52-week high | $6.7996 |
| 52-week low | $4.3897 |
| Median price | $6.3889 |
| Average price | $6.1199 |
| Largest weekly change | -13.0% (Apr 17, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 147 |
| Tracking since | Nov 1, 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). 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 ESOMEPRAZOLE DR 40 MG PACKET?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for ESOMEPRAZOLE DR 40 MG PACKET, manufactured by Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., is $4.3897 per EA (NDC 68382084994), effective Aug 19, 2026.
How has the price of ESOMEPRAZOLE DR 40 MG PACKET changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for ESOMEPRAZOLE DR 40 MG PACKET has declined 36.6%. It has been tracked across 147 weekly CMS publications since Nov 1, 2023.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for ESOMEPRAZOLE DR 40 MG PACKET?
Since Nov 1, 2023, the NADAC for ESOMEPRAZOLE DR 40 MG PACKET has ranged from a low of $4.3897 (Aug 19, 2026) to a high of $7.1075 (Apr 10, 2024), with a median of $6.3889 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to ESOMEPRAZOLE DR 40 MG PACKET?
1 manufacturer publishes a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as ESOMEPRAZOLE DR 40 MG PACKET in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures ESOMEPRAZOLE DR 40 MG PACKET?
ESOMEPRAZOLE DR 40 MG PACKET (NDC 68382084994) is labeled by Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.