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Hydrogen Peroxide 3 Percent 3 mL/100mL Liquid, 946 mL — NDC 70000-0500-01 package photo
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Hydrogen Peroxide 3 Percent 3 mL/100mL Liquid, 946 mL — NDC 70000-0500-1 (Billing 70000-0500-01)

by CARDINAL HEALTH 110, LLC. DBA LEADER 70000 · 946 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

This is a package of 946 mL of Hydrogen Peroxide 3 Percent 3 mL/100mL Liquid from CARDINAL HEALTH 110, LLC. DBA LEADER 70000, marketed since Feb 2019 and currently FDA-listed; retail pharmacies pay about $0.0015 per mL (NADAC).

NDC 70000-0500-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 70000-0500-1 billing pads the package segment with a zero
This package
Contains946 mL Cost per mL$0.0015 NADAC Per package$1.42 / 946 ml Pack sizes2 compare ↓
OTC On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 8, 2026 · this listing last changed Oct 8, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
📋 All sources & update times →

NDC database record

One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 70000-0500-1 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
Code segments
70000 labeler · 0500 product · 1 package
Package marketed since
Feb 28, 2019
Sample package
No — commercial package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2027
Billing quantity
946 mL per package
Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
3 7000005001 6
FDA record last changed
Oct 8, 2026

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 70000-0500-1
Product NDC 70000-0500
11-digit billing NDC 70000050001
NCPDP billing unit ML — per mL (volume)
Application # M022
SPL Set ID 1cd343f3-00aa-42e9-b57d-7b4587341d0e
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2019-02-28
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form LIQUID
Substance HYDROGEN PEROXIDE

Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification

GCN Seq No 009801
GCN 45121
HICL code 004267
Ingredient (HICL) Hydrogen Peroxide
HIC1 code W
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Anti-Infecting Agents
HIC2 code W8
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Antiseptics
HIC3 code W8D
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Oxidizing Agents
AHFS code 52:28.00.00
AHFS class Mouthwashes And Gargles
FDB label name HYDROGEN PEROXIDE 3% SOLUTION
FDB brand name Hydrogen Peroxide
Legend status O — Over-the-counter (OTC) drug or device
Quick answers
  • GSN (GCN sequence number): 009801
  • GCN: 45121
  • HICL (First Databank): 004267
  • AHFS class code: 52:28.00.00
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 70000-0500-1 — a 5-4-1 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the package segment → 70000-0500-01. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

Clinical

Label name HYDROGEN PEROXIDE 3% SOLUTION Ingredient Hydrogen Peroxide
🧪 What is this product?

This is a topical liquid containing 3 percent hydrogen peroxide, sold as an over-the-counter monograph product. Hydrogen peroxide is commonly used in wound care and oral hygiene applications for its ability to help cleanse and disinfect minor cuts, scrapes, and mouth sores. The liquid form allows easy application to affected areas of the skin or mucous membranes.

Supplement & herbal interactions

Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Hydrogen Peroxide — tap one for details:

Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer mLPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly $0.002 $1.42 / 946 ml
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
NADAC price history (per mL) — tap or hover for the price & month
Nov 2021 Oct 2022 Mar 2026 Sep 2026 $0.002 $0.001
▲ Up 15% over the last 17 months.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Per unit Per pack Marketing startMarketing endStatus
70000-0500-01 You're viewing this 946 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC $0.0015 / mL $1.45 2019-02-28 — Active
70000-0500-02 70000-0500-2 Main listing 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC $0.0181 / mL $8.58 2019-02-28 — Active

You're viewing the largest of 2 pack sizes for this product.

This pack has the lowest per-mL cost of the 2 priced pack sizes ($0.0015 NADAC).

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in this package?
This package contains 946 mL — 946 ml in 1 bottle, plastic.
How does this package differ from NDC 70000-0500-02?
Both are Hydrogen Peroxide 3 Percent 3 mL/100mL Liquid — the drug itself is identical. This page's package is the 946 mL one, while NDC 70000-0500-02 is the 473 ml package. Per-mL NADAC also differs: $0.0015 here vs $0.0181 for the 473 ml pack.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Hydrogen Peroxide 3 Percent 3 mL/100mL Liquid?
Use the 11-digit billing form listed in the identifiers section of this page. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Hydrogen Peroxide 3 Percent 3 mL/100mLthis 70000-0500-01 CARDINAL 946 ml $0.002 — Availability likely —
Sunmark Hydrogen Peroxide 3 Percent 30 mg/mL 49348-0179-34 Strategic 118 ml $0.005 — FDA listed +205%
Health Mart Hydrogen Peroxide 3 Percent 30 mg/mL 62011-0267-01 Strategic 118 ml $0.005 — FDA listed +205%
Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 68599-2301-02 McKesson 118 ml $0.005 — FDA listed +205%
Hydrogen Peroxide 3 mL/100mL 70000-0022-01 Cardinal 236 ml $0.006 — Availability likely +314%
Hydrogen Peroxide 2.65 mL/100mL 46122-0773-34 AmerisourceBergen 473 ml $0.018 — Availability likely +1086%
Hydrogen Peroxide 2.65 mL/100mL 70677-1248-01 Strategic 473 ml $0.018 — Availability likely +1086%
Hydrogen Peroxide 3 Percent 2.65 mL/100mL 00363-0268-16 Walgreens 473 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 00363-0871-43 Walgreen 473 ml — — Discontinued —
Humco Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 00395-1113-16 Humco 473 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 00404-0001-01 Henry 3785 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 00869-0871-18 Vi-Jon, 118 ml — — Discontinued —
Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 10202-0001-04 7-Eleven, 118 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 3 mL/100mL 10565-0001-04 Hydrox 118 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 3 Percent 2.65 mL/100mL 11673-0268-32 TARGET 946 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 11673-0871-43 Target 473 ml — — Discontinued —
Hydrogen Peroxide 8.57 g/100mL 12745-0202-01 Medical 59 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 21130-0871-43 Better 473 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 2.65 mL/100mL 21130-0979-32 Safeway, 946 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 30142-0871-43 The 473 ml — — FDA listed —
3 Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 30400-0250-01 Jell 177 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 33992-0871-04 Greenbrier 946 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 34645-0027-01 Jianerkang 1 pouch — — FDA listed —
Jianerkang One Fluid Ounce Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 34645-0028-01 Jianerkang 1 pouch — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 2.65 mL/100mL 36800-0214-16 TOP 473 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 36800-0871-34 Topco 237 ml — — Discontinued —
Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 37808-0871-43 H 473 ml — — FDA listed —
MediChoice of Hydrogen Peroxide 3 10 Volume 30 mg/mL 39892-0700-01 O&M 118 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 39892-0710-01 O&M 30 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 41163-0871-43 United 473 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 41250-0871-26 Meijer, 118 ml — — Discontinued —
Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 42507-0817-43 Hy-Vee, 473 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 3 Percent 2.65 mL/100mL 42681-6414-01 Whole 473 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 43128-0001-08 NDC, 237 ml — — FDA listed —
Everlit Care Products Antiseptic Mist 3 mL/100mL 43473-0112-01 Nantong 59 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 46994-0871-43 Save-A-Lot 473 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 3 Percent 2.65 mL/100mL 49035-0268-16 EQUATE 473 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 49035-0871-43 Walmart 473 ml — — Discontinued —
Hydrogen Peroxide 3 Percent ReadyInCase 3 mL/100mL 49580-0268-03 P 946 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 3 Percent 2.65 mL/100mL 50804-0156-16 Good 473 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 50804-0871-34 Perrigo 236 ml — — FDA listed —
DOP Hydrogen Peroxide 3% 3 g/100mL 51048-0040-08 Omega 237 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 3 mL/100mL 51316-0268-16 CVS 473 ml — — FDA listed —
3% Hydrogen Peroxide 3 mL/100mL 52000-0433-16 Universal 473 ml — — FDA listed —
3 Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 52000-0805-01 Universal 177 ml — — FDA listed —
Aplicare Hydrogen Peroxide 3 mL/100mL 52380-0013-01 Aplicare 30 ml — — Discontinued —
Aplicare 3 mL/100mL 52380-1013-03 Aplicare 30 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen peroxide 3 mL/100mL 53329-0980-04 Medline 118 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide First Aid Antiseptic 3 mL/100mL 53329-0981-06 Medline 473 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 53942-0871-43 Demoulas 473 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 3 mL/100mL 53943-0099-32 Discount 946 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 55301-0871-43 Your 473 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 2.65 mL/100mL 55319-0567-16 Family 473 ml — — FDA listed —
3 Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 55319-0672-01 Midwood 259 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 55910-0871-38 Old 295 ml — — Discontinued —
Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 56062-0871-43 Publix 473 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 57243-0871-43 Salado 473 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 59779-0871-34 CVS 237 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 61504-0871-08 Amerifoods 3785 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 3 mL/100mL 61734-0010-01 Delon 473 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 63941-0871-43 Valu 473 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 3 Percent 2.65 mL/100mL 67091-0407-32 WinCo 946 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide .3 mL/mL 67326-0354-01 DEGASA 946 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 3 mL/100mL 67751-0001-04 Navajo 118 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 67860-0871-43 Cariba 473 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 3 Percent 2.65 mL/100mL 68196-0268-32 Sam's 946 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 68599-2305-09 McKesson 3800 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 3 Percent 2.65 mL/100mL 69256-0268-16 Harris 473 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 3 mL/100mL 70082-0111-16 DealMed 473 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 72036-0871-43 HARRIS 473 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 72288-0871-43 Amazon.com 473 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 72476-0942-34 Retail 237 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 82501-0871-01 GoBrands, 473 ml — — FDA listed —
Humco Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 82645-0916-16 Pharma 473 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 3% 3 mL/100mL 82749-0001-16 Epic 473 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 83324-0176-10 Chain 295 ml — — FDA listed —
HCS Hydrogen Peroxide 3% 3 mL/100mL 83506-0001-04 Concordance 118 ml — — FDA listed —
Everlit Care Products Antiseptic Mist 3 mL/100mL 83807-0033-01 EVERLIT 59 ml — — FDA listed —
3% Hydrogen Peroxide 3 mL/100mL 84809-0005-01 LJ 12 bottles — — FDA listed —
Booboo Bubbles 30 mg/mL 85324-0001-01 72 473 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 30 mg/mL 85828-0871-45 Grocery 946 ml — — FDA listed —
Florona Actilife Hydrogen Peroxide 3 % 3 mL/100mL 85891-0006-01 SPARROW 473 ml — — Discontinued —
Hydrogen Peroxide 3% 3 mL/100mL 87251-0002-16 4 473 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 3 mL/100mL 87251-0004-16 4 236 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide Lil Drug Store Products 3 mL/100mL 66715-6846-00 Lil' 473 ml — — FDA listed —
Hydrogen Peroxide 3 mL/100mL 49580-0400-03 P 946 ml — — FDA listed —
Pharmacys Prescription Hydrogen Peroxide 3 mL/100mL 72197-0051-16 American 473 ml — — FDA listed —
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
2019
On the market since
Feb 2019
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
7 years listed
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No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.

1 inactive ingredient listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

The official label also statespurified water 

Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerCARDINAL HEALTH 110, LLC. DBA LEADER 70000
FDA applicationM022 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code70000
First marketedFeb 2019
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio21 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage 31 words ▾

Uses first aid to help prevent the risk of infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns aids in the removal of phlegm, mucus, or other secretions associated with occasional sore mouth

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 125 words ▾

Directions For use as a first aid antiseptic: clean affected area if bandaged, let dry first apply small amount if product on affected area 1-3 times a day may be covered with a sterile bandage For use as an oral debriding agent (oral rinse): adults and children 2 years of age and over: mix with an equal amount of water swish around in the mouth over affected area for at least 1 minute and then spit it out. Do not swallow. use up to 4 times daily after meals and at bedtime or as directed by a dentist or doctor children under 12 years should be supervised in the use of this product children under 2 years of age : consult a doctor or dentist

⚠️ Warnings 93 words ▾

Warnings For external use only. Do not use in the eyes or apply over large areas of the body longer than one week Ask a doctor before use if you have deep puncture wounds, animal bites or serious burns Stop use and ask a doctor if swelling, rash, or fever develops the condition persists or gets worse sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

📦 Storage and Handling 23 words ▾

Other information keep tightly closed and in a dark place at room temperature do not shake bottle. Hold away from face when opening

🧪 Active Ingredient 5 words ▾

Active ingredient Hydrogen peroxide 3%

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 4 words ▾

Inactive ingredient purified water

🎯 Purpose 6 words ▾

Purpose First aid antiseptic/oral debriding agent

📄 Do Not Use 18 words ▾

Do not use in the eyes or apply over large areas of the body longer than one week

📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If 16 words ▾

Ask a doctor before use if you have deep puncture wounds, animal bites or serious burns

📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 34 words ▾

Stop use and ask a doctor if swelling, rash, or fever develops the condition persists or gets worse sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 20 words ▾

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

📄 Questions or Comments 8 words ▾

Questions or comments? Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 46 words ▾

Principal Display Panel Hydrogen Peroxide 3% USP First Aid Antiseptic FL OZ (mL) TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING. DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN OHIO 43017 www.myleader.com

Package Label LEADER Hydrogen Peroxide 3% USP Hydrogen Peroxide 3%

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

Medicaid utilization by pack size

Medicaid (SDUD) totals over the four most recent reported quarters for every package size of this drug — handy when a specific package (e.g. a starter/titration pack) carries little or no Medicaid volume on its own.
473 ml70000-0500-02 12 Rx · $11
Drug total (last 4 qtrs): 12 Rx · 5,676 units · $11 gross reimbursed
Tap a pack size to open its page. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data, last 4 quarters.
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.