Product Information

MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION is a generic product labeled by Cardinal Health, priced at $0.0098 per ML under NDC 70000006101. Its NADAC has been published 264 times since Aug 4, 2021.

MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION

magnesium hydroxide
$0.0098per ML
OTC

Strength

1200 mg/15mL

Manufacturer

Cardinal Health

NDC

70000006101

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

SUSPENSION

Route

ORAL

Effective Date

8/19/2026

Active Ingredients

MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE

Approval Type

OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

FDA Application

M007

On Market Since

8/1/2020

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 MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION has been published 264 times since Aug 4, 2021, and over the history we have for it it has risen 57.4%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.0098 per ML
All-time high$0.0106 (Mar 15, 2023)
All-time low$0.0062 (Aug 4, 2021)
52-week high$0.0099
52-week low$0.0097
Median price$0.0093
Average price$0.0088
Largest weekly change+21.2% (Mar 20, 2024)
Weeks tracked264
Tracking sinceAug 4, 2021

Price History

1W

+0.1%

1M

+0.1%

3M

+0.3%

6M

0.0%

1Y

-0.1%

3Y

+11.2%

5Y

+53.9%

All

+57.4%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 2 manufacturers 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 32% at current NADAC. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the NADAC price of MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION, manufactured by Cardinal Health, is $0.0098 per ML (NDC 70000006101), effective Aug 19, 2026.

How has the price of MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION has risen 57.4%. It has been tracked across 264 weekly CMS publications since Aug 4, 2021.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION?

Since Aug 4, 2021, the NADAC for MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION has ranged from a low of $0.0062 (Aug 4, 2021) to a high of $0.0106 (Mar 15, 2023), with a median of $0.0093 per ML.

Are there cheaper alternatives to MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION?

Yes. 2 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, FT MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION, is $0.0066 per ML — about 32% below MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION.

Who manufactures MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION?

MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION (NDC 70000006101) is labeled by Cardinal Health, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.