Product Information

IBUPROFEN 200 MG CAPLET is a generic product labeled by Cardinal Health, priced at $0.0329 per EA under NDC 70000017604. Its NADAC has been published 385 times since Apr 10, 2019.

FDA first approved this application on Dec 8, 1987.

IBUPROFEN 200 MG CAPLET

Ibuprofen
$0.0329per EA
OTC

Strength

200 mg/1

Manufacturer

Cardinal Health

NDC

70000017604

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

TABLET, FILM COATED

Route

ORAL

Effective Date

8/19/2026

Active Ingredients

IBUPROFEN

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA072096

FDA Approved

12/8/1987

On Market Since

11/30/2016

Pharmacological Classes

Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Non-Steroidal
Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug

Price Statistics

The NADAC for IBUPROFEN 200 MG CAPLET has been published 385 times since Apr 10, 2019, and over the history we have for it it has risen 12.1%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.0329 per EA
All-time high$0.0370 (Nov 12, 2025)
All-time low$0.0287 (Apr 17, 2019)
52-week high$0.0370
52-week low$0.0320
Median price$0.0335
Average price$0.0335
Largest weekly change-13.7% (Apr 17, 2024)
Weeks tracked385
Tracking sinceApr 10, 2019

Price History

1W

+2.0%

1M

+2.6%

3M

+1.9%

6M

+1.6%

1Y

-8.8%

3Y

-0.5%

5Y

-0.9%

All

+12.1%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 9 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 18% 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 IBUPROFEN 200 MG CAPLET?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for IBUPROFEN 200 MG CAPLET, manufactured by Cardinal Health, is $0.0329 per EA (NDC 70000017604), effective Aug 19, 2026.

How has the price of IBUPROFEN 200 MG CAPLET changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for IBUPROFEN 200 MG CAPLET has risen 12.1%. It has been tracked across 385 weekly CMS publications since Apr 10, 2019.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for IBUPROFEN 200 MG CAPLET?

Since Apr 10, 2019, the NADAC for IBUPROFEN 200 MG CAPLET has ranged from a low of $0.0287 (Apr 17, 2019) to a high of $0.0370 (Nov 12, 2025), with a median of $0.0335 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to IBUPROFEN 200 MG CAPLET?

Yes. 9 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, IBUPROFEN 200 MG TABLET, is $0.0269 per EA — about 18% below IBUPROFEN 200 MG CAPLET.

Who manufactures IBUPROFEN 200 MG CAPLET?

IBUPROFEN 200 MG CAPLET (NDC 70000017604) is labeled by Cardinal Health, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.