Product Information
ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEVER 1% GEL is a generic product labeled by Cardinal Health, priced at $0.1175 per GM under NDC 70000055501. Its NADAC has been published 285 times since Apr 21, 2021.
FDA first approved this application on Mar 18, 2016.
Strength
10 mg/g
Manufacturer
Cardinal HealthNDC
70000055501
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
GEL
Route
TOPICAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
Active Ingredients
DICLOFENAC SODIUMApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA208077FDA Approved
3/18/2016
On Market Since
9/14/2020
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEVER 1% GEL has been published 285 times since Apr 21, 2021, and over the history we have for it it has risen 30.8%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.1175 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 | $0.1175 |
| Median price | $0.1057 |
| Average price | $0.1074 |
| Largest weekly change | +48.7% (Jul 17, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 285 |
| Tracking since | Apr 21, 2021 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 5 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 41% 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 ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEVER 1% GEL?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEVER 1% GEL, manufactured by Cardinal Health, is $0.1175 per GM (NDC 70000055501), effective Sep 30, 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 30.8%. It has been tracked across 285 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 $0.1057 per GM.
Are there cheaper alternatives to ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEVER 1% GEL?
Yes. 5 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, DICLOFENAC SODIUM 1% GEL, is $0.0689 per GM — about 41% 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.