Product Information
IBUPROFEN 200 MG CAPLET is a generic product labeled by Cardinal Health, priced at $0.0331 per EA under NDC 70000017604. Its NADAC has been published 391 times since Apr 10, 2019.
FDA first approved this application on Dec 8, 1987.
Strength
200 mg/1
Manufacturer
Cardinal HealthNDC
70000017604
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
Active Ingredients
IBUPROFENApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA072096FDA Approved
12/8/1987
On Market Since
11/30/2016
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for IBUPROFEN 200 MG CAPLET has been published 391 times since Apr 10, 2019, and over the history we have for it it has risen 13.0%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.0331 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 | $0.0334 |
| Average price | $0.0335 |
| Largest weekly change | -13.7% (Apr 17, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 391 |
| Tracking since | Apr 10, 2019 |
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 19% at current NADAC. 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 IBUPROFEN 200 MG CAPLET?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for IBUPROFEN 200 MG CAPLET, manufactured by Cardinal Health, is $0.0331 per EA (NDC 70000017604), effective Sep 30, 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 13.0%. It has been tracked across 391 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 $0.0334 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 19% 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.