Product Information
CHILD COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML is a generic product labeled by Cardinal Health, priced at $0.0664 per ML under NDC 70000019501. Its NADAC has been published 466 times since Nov 1, 2017.
FDA first approved this application on May 25, 2012.
Strength
30 mg/5mL
Manufacturer
Cardinal HealthNDC
70000019501
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
SUSPENSION
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
Active Ingredients
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA091135FDA Approved
5/25/2012
On Market Since
11/15/2016
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for CHILD COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML has been published 466 times since Nov 1, 2017, and over the history we have for it it has risen 20.5%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.0664 per ML |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.0708 (Jun 14, 2023) |
| All-time low | $0.0549 (Dec 20, 2017) |
| 52-week high | $0.0682 |
| 52-week low | $0.0649 |
| Median price | $0.0622 |
| Average price | $0.0614 |
| Largest weekly change | -12.2% (Jun 21, 2023) |
| Weeks tracked | 466 |
| Tracking since | Nov 1, 2017 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 7 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 21% 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 CHILD COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for CHILD COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML, manufactured by Cardinal Health, is $0.0664 per ML (NDC 70000019501), effective Sep 30, 2026.
How has the price of CHILD COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for CHILD COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML has risen 20.5%. It has been tracked across 466 weekly CMS publications since Nov 1, 2017.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for CHILD COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML?
Since Nov 1, 2017, the NADAC for CHILD COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML has ranged from a low of $0.0549 (Dec 20, 2017) to a high of $0.0708 (Jun 14, 2023), with a median of $0.0622 per ML.
Are there cheaper alternatives to CHILD COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML?
Yes. 7 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, GS COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML SUSP, is $0.0525 per ML — about 21% below CHILD COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML.
Who manufactures CHILD COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML?
CHILD COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML (NDC 70000019501) is labeled by Cardinal Health, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.