Product Information

ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEVER 1% GEL is a generic product labeled by Cardinal Health, priced at $0.1246 per GM under NDC 70000055501. Its NADAC has been published 271 times since Apr 21, 2021.

ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEVER 1% GEL

Diclofenac sodium
$0.1246per GM
OTC

Strength

10 mg/g

Manufacturer

Cardinal Health

NDC

70000055501

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

GEL

Route

TOPICAL

Last Updated

6/17/2026

Active Ingredients

DICLOFENAC SODIUM

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA208077

On Market Since

9/14/2020

Pharmacological Classes

Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Non-Steroidal
Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors
Decreased Prostaglandin Production
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug

Price Statistics

The NADAC for ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEVER 1% GEL has been published 271 times since Apr 21, 2021, and over the history we have for it it has risen 38.7%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.1246 per GM
All-time high$0.1546 (Aug 14, 2024)
All-time low$0.0846 (Jul 20, 2022)
52-week high$0.1271
52-week low$0.1064
Median price$0.1047
Average price$0.1066
Largest weekly change+48.7% (Jul 17, 2024)
Weeks tracked271
Tracking sinceApr 21, 2021

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

+1.2%

3M

-1.4%

6M

+4.9%

1Y

+17.1%

3Y

+14.5%

5Y

+38.8%

All

+38.7%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 5 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 5 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 46% 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 ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEVER 1% GEL?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEVER 1% GEL, manufactured by Cardinal Health, is $0.1246 per GM (NDC 70000055501), effective Jun 24, 2026.

How has the price of ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEVER 1% GEL changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEVER 1% GEL has risen 38.7%. It has been tracked across 271 weekly CMS publications since Apr 21, 2021.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEVER 1% GEL?

Since Apr 21, 2021, the NADAC for ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEVER 1% GEL has ranged from a low of $0.0846 (Jul 20, 2022) to a high of $0.1546 (Aug 14, 2024), with a median of $0.1047 per GM.

Are there cheaper alternatives to ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEVER 1% GEL?

Yes. 5 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, GNP DICLOFENAC SODIUM 1% GEL, is $0.0674 per GM — about 46% below ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEVER 1% GEL.

Who manufactures ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEVER 1% GEL?

ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEVER 1% GEL (NDC 70000055501) is labeled by Cardinal Health, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.