Product Information

COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML SUSP is a generic product labeled by Cardinal Health, priced at $0.0681 per ML under NDC 70000018701. Its NADAC has been published 426 times since May 2, 2018.

COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML SUSP

dextromethorphan polistirex
$0.0681per ML
OTC

Strength

30 mg/5mL

Manufacturer

Cardinal Health

NDC

70000018701

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

SUSPENSION

Route

ORAL

Last Updated

6/17/2026

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA091135

On Market Since

12/5/2016

Pharmacological Classes

Sigma-1 Agonist
Sigma-1 Receptor Agonists
Uncompetitive N-methyl-D-aspartate Receptor Antagonist
Uncompetitive NMDA Receptor Antagonists

Price Statistics

The NADAC for COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML SUSP has been published 426 times since May 2, 2018, and over the history we have for it it has risen 19.9%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.0681 per ML
All-time high$0.0708 (Jun 14, 2023)
All-time low$0.0551 (Jul 18, 2018)
52-week high$0.0682
52-week low$0.0640
Median price$0.0623
Average price$0.0615
Largest weekly change-12.2% (Jun 21, 2023)
Weeks tracked426
Tracking sinceMay 2, 2018

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

+0.0%

3M

+0.5%

6M

+3.9%

1Y

+6.3%

3Y

+9.5%

5Y

+9.9%

All

+19.9%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 7 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 7 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 23% 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 COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML SUSP?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML SUSP, manufactured by Cardinal Health, is $0.0681 per ML (NDC 70000018701), effective Jun 24, 2026.

How has the price of COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML SUSP changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML SUSP has risen 19.9%. It has been tracked across 426 weekly CMS publications since May 2, 2018.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML SUSP?

Since May 2, 2018, the NADAC for COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML SUSP has ranged from a low of $0.0551 (Jul 18, 2018) to a high of $0.0708 (Jun 14, 2023), with a median of $0.0623 per ML.

Are there cheaper alternatives to COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML SUSP?

Yes. 7 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, GS CHLD COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML, is $0.0527 per ML — about 23% below COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML SUSP.

Who manufactures COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML SUSP?

COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML SUSP (NDC 70000018701) is labeled by Cardinal Health, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.