Product Information
COUGH DROPS 5.8 MG is a generic product labeled by Cardinal Health, priced at $0.0424 per EA under NDC 70000064001. Its NADAC has been published 142 times since Jan 17, 2024.
Strength
5.8 mg/1
Manufacturer
Cardinal HealthNDC
70000064001
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
PASTILLE
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
Active Ingredients
MENTHOLApproval Type
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
FDA Application
M012On Market Since
6/17/2023
Price Statistics
The NADAC for COUGH DROPS 5.8 MG has been published 142 times since Jan 17, 2024, and over the history we have for it it has risen 4.5%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.0424 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.0461 (Sep 11, 2024) |
| All-time low | $0.0362 (Sep 17, 2025) |
| 52-week high | $0.0425 |
| 52-week low | $0.0362 |
| Median price | $0.0406 |
| Average price | $0.0403 |
| Largest weekly change | +14.5% (Nov 20, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 142 |
| Tracking since | Jan 17, 2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NADAC price of COUGH DROPS 5.8 MG?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for COUGH DROPS 5.8 MG, manufactured by Cardinal Health, is $0.0424 per EA (NDC 70000064001), effective Sep 30, 2026.
How has the price of COUGH DROPS 5.8 MG changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for COUGH DROPS 5.8 MG has risen 4.5%. It has been tracked across 142 weekly CMS publications since Jan 17, 2024.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for COUGH DROPS 5.8 MG?
Since Jan 17, 2024, the NADAC for COUGH DROPS 5.8 MG has ranged from a low of $0.0362 (Sep 17, 2025) to a high of $0.0461 (Sep 11, 2024), with a median of $0.0406 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to COUGH DROPS 5.8 MG?
No other NADAC-published product currently shares the active ingredient and strength of COUGH DROPS 5.8 MG in a comparable dosage form, so no direct lower-cost alternative is listed.
Who manufactures COUGH DROPS 5.8 MG?
COUGH DROPS 5.8 MG (NDC 70000064001) is labeled by Cardinal Health, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.