Product Information
PETROLEUM JELLY is a generic product labeled by Cardinal Health, priced at $0.0132 per GM under NDC 70000048703. Its NADAC has been published 185 times since Mar 22, 2023.
Strength
1 g/g
Manufacturer
Cardinal HealthNDC
70000048703
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
OINTMENT
Route
TOPICAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
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 185 times since Mar 22, 2023, and over the history we have for it it has risen 36.7%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.0132 per GM |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.0132 (Sep 30, 2026) |
| All-time low | $0.0095 (May 17, 2023) |
| 52-week high | $0.0132 |
| 52-week low | $0.0123 |
| Median price | $0.0107 |
| Average price | $0.0109 |
| Largest weekly change | +6.9% (May 21, 2025) |
| Weeks tracked | 185 |
| Tracking since | Mar 22, 2023 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 1 manufacturer 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 44% 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 PETROLEUM JELLY?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for PETROLEUM JELLY, manufactured by Cardinal Health, is $0.0132 per GM (NDC 70000048703), effective Sep 30, 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 36.7%. It has been tracked across 185 weekly CMS publications since Mar 22, 2023.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for PETROLEUM JELLY?
Since Mar 22, 2023, the NADAC for PETROLEUM JELLY has ranged from a low of $0.0095 (May 17, 2023) to a high of $0.0132 (Sep 30, 2026), with a median of $0.0107 per GM.
Are there cheaper alternatives to PETROLEUM JELLY?
Yes. 1 manufacturer publishes a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, PETROLEUM JELLY, is $0.0073 per GM — about 44% below PETROLEUM JELLY.
Who manufactures PETROLEUM JELLY?
PETROLEUM JELLY (NDC 70000048703) is labeled by Cardinal Health, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.