Product Information

COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML SUSP is a generic product labeled by Cardinal Health, priced at $0.0674 per ML under NDC 70000030201. Its NADAC has been published 410 times since Oct 17, 2018.

FDA first approved this application on May 25, 2012.

COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML SUSP

dextromethorphan polistirex
$0.0674per ML
OTC

Strength

30 mg/5mL

Manufacturer

Cardinal Health

NDC

70000030201

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

SUSPENSION, EXTENDED RELEASE

Route

ORAL

Effective Date

8/19/2026

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA091135

FDA Approved

5/25/2012

On Market Since

6/6/2017

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 410 times since Oct 17, 2018, and over the history we have for it it has risen 21.0%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.0674 per ML
All-time high$0.0708 (Jun 14, 2023)
All-time low$0.0554 (Nov 21, 2018)
52-week high$0.0682
52-week low$0.0649
Median price$0.0627
Average price$0.0620
Largest weekly change-12.2% (Jun 21, 2023)
Weeks tracked410
Tracking sinceOct 17, 2018

Price History

1W

-0.5%

1M

-0.5%

3M

-1.0%

6M

-0.1%

1Y

+3.6%

3Y

+7.7%

5Y

+18.3%

All

+21.0%

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 22% 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 $0.0674 per ML (NDC 70000030201), effective Aug 19, 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 21.0%. It has been tracked across 410 weekly CMS publications since Oct 17, 2018.

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

Since Oct 17, 2018, the NADAC for COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML SUSP has ranged from a low of $0.0554 (Nov 21, 2018) to a high of $0.0708 (Jun 14, 2023), with a median of $0.0627 per ML.

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

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 CHLD COUGH DM ER 30 MG/5 ML, is $0.0525 per ML — about 22% 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 70000030201) is labeled by Cardinal Health, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.