Product Information
PETROLEUM JELLY is a generic product labeled by Cardinal Health, priced at $0.0072 per GM under NDC 70000048701. Its NADAC has been published 280 times since Feb 17, 2021.
Strength
1 g/g
Manufacturer
Cardinal HealthNDC
70000048701
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
OINTMENT
Route
TOPICAL
Last Updated
6/17/2026
Active Ingredients
PETROLATUMApproval Type
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
FDA Application
M016On Market Since
1/24/2019
Price Statistics
The NADAC for PETROLEUM JELLY has been published 280 times since Feb 17, 2021, and over the history we have for it it has risen 12.4%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.0072 per GM |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.0072 (Jun 24, 2026) |
| All-time low | $0.0060 (May 18, 2022) |
| 52-week high | $0.0072 |
| 52-week low | $0.0063 |
| Median price | $0.0064 |
| Average price | $0.0065 |
| Largest weekly change | -6.6% (May 18, 2022) |
| Weeks tracked | 280 |
| Tracking since | Feb 17, 2021 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 1 NADAC-published product sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 1 manufacturer (up to 10 shown below). None of the shown alternatives sit below the current price. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NADAC price of PETROLEUM JELLY?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for PETROLEUM JELLY, manufactured by Cardinal Health, is $0.0072 per GM (NDC 70000048701), effective Jun 24, 2026.
How has the price of PETROLEUM JELLY changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for PETROLEUM JELLY has risen 12.4%. It has been tracked across 280 weekly CMS publications since Feb 17, 2021.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for PETROLEUM JELLY?
Since Feb 17, 2021, the NADAC for PETROLEUM JELLY has ranged from a low of $0.0060 (May 18, 2022) to a high of $0.0072 (Jun 24, 2026), with a median of $0.0064 per GM.
Are there cheaper alternatives to PETROLEUM JELLY?
1 NADAC-published product shares the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form as PETROLEUM JELLY, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures PETROLEUM JELLY?
PETROLEUM JELLY (NDC 70000048701) is labeled by Cardinal Health, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.
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