Product Information

EPSOM SALT is a generic product labeled by Cardinal Health, priced at $0.0039 per GM under NDC 70000002101. Its NADAC has been published 200 times since Oct 26, 2022.

EPSOM SALT

MAGNESIUM SULFATE
$0.0039per GM
OTC

Strength

1 g/g

Manufacturer

Cardinal Health

NDC

70000002101

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

CRYSTAL

Route

ORAL; TOPICAL

Effective Date

8/19/2026

Approval Type

OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

FDA Application

M007

On Market Since

3/26/2012

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 EPSOM SALT has been published 200 times since Oct 26, 2022, and over the history we have for it it has risen 10.5%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.0039 per GM
All-time high$0.0040 (Nov 15, 2023)
All-time low$0.0035 (Oct 26, 2022)
52-week high$0.0040
52-week low$0.0039
Median price$0.0039
Average price$0.0039
Largest weekly change+10.5% (Nov 23, 2022)
Weeks tracked200
Tracking sinceOct 26, 2022

Price History

1W

+0.8%

1M

+0.8%

3M

0.0%

6M

-1.0%

1Y

-0.3%

3Y

-1.5%

5Y

N/A

All

+10.5%

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 38% 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 EPSOM SALT?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for EPSOM SALT, manufactured by Cardinal Health, is $0.0039 per GM (NDC 70000002101), effective Aug 19, 2026.

How has the price of EPSOM SALT changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for EPSOM SALT has risen 10.5%. It has been tracked across 200 weekly CMS publications since Oct 26, 2022.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for EPSOM SALT?

Since Oct 26, 2022, the NADAC for EPSOM SALT has ranged from a low of $0.0035 (Oct 26, 2022) to a high of $0.0040 (Nov 15, 2023), with a median of $0.0039 per GM.

Are there cheaper alternatives to EPSOM SALT?

Yes. 1 manufacturer publishes a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, EPSOM SALT, is $0.0024 per GM — about 38% below EPSOM SALT.

Who manufactures EPSOM SALT?

EPSOM SALT (NDC 70000002101) is labeled by Cardinal Health, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.