Mucinex DM Guaifenesin and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 600 mg; 30 mg Tablet, Extended Release — NDC 85237-1650-03 package photo

Mucinex DM Guaifenesin and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 600 mg; 30 mg Tablet, Extended Release

by Select Consumer Group · 20 POUCH in 1 CARTON (85237-1650-3) / 2 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 POUCH
NDC 85237-1650-03
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 85237-1650-3 billing pads the package segment with a zero
This package
Contains2 tablet, extended release in 1 pouch Pack sizes3 compare ↓
OTC Brand On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Sep 17, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
📋 All sources & update times →

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 85237-1650-3
Product NDC 85237-1650
11-digit billing NDC 85237165003
RxCUI 1298324
UNII 495W7451VQ, 9D2RTI9KYH
UPC 0363824056203
Application # NDA021620
SPL Set ID 3c9c8fb0-8a00-4b0f-e063-6394a90af632
Established class (EPC) Expectorant
Physiologic effect Decreased Respiratory Secretion Viscosity; Increased Respiratory Secretions
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category NDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2012-06-26
Route ORAL
Dosage form TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
Substance GUAIFENESIN; DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 85237-1650-3 — 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 → 85237-1650-03. 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.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Uncompetitive N-methyl-D-aspartate Receptor Antagonist class.

Pharmacologic class Uncompetitive N-methyl-D-aspartate Receptor Antagonist, Sigma-1 Agonist
Drug family (ATC) Other antidepressants, Opium alkaloids and derivatives
How it works Uncompetitive NMDA Receptor Antagonists, Sigma-1 Receptor Agonists
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerSelect Consumer Group
Application holderRECKITT BENCKISER LLC
FDA applicationNDA021620 (NDA)
Labeler code85237
First marketedJun 2012
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.

🩺 Clinical

📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • The two ingredients tackle your symptoms from different angles. Guaifenesin is an expectorant — it helps thin and loosen the mucus in your chest so you can cough it up more easily....
  • What exactly does this combination do — why are two ingredients needed?
  • It depends on which antidepressant you're taking. If it's a type called an MAOI — which includes certain older antidepressants and some medications for Parkinson's disease — you sh...
  • Can I take this if I'm on an antidepressant?
📖 Read our full Dextromethorphan / Guaifenesin guide →
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.

💊 What it looks like

Color white
ShapeOval
ImprintMucinex;600
Size16 mm
ScoringNot scored
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

🧪 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 LMI26O6933
    Alumina is a white powder form of aluminum oxide. It's used as a filler to add bulk to tablets and capsules, and sometimes as a thickening or anti-caking agent in powdered formulations.
  • UNII HHT01ZNK31
    Carbomer Homopolymer Type B is a synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid. It absorbs water and forms a gel, so it's used in medicines as a thickener, suspending agent, and to help create a smooth texture in creams, gels, and lotions.
  • UNII 35SW5USQ3G
    A synthetic yellow dye used to color medicines. It helps make tablets, capsules, and liquids visually distinct so patients can easily identify their medication.
  • UNII 3NXW29V3WO
    Hypromellose is a plant-based thickener made from cellulose. It's used in medicines as a binder to hold ingredients together, a coating for tablets, and a thickener for liquids.
  • UNII 70097M6I30
    Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
  • UNII OP1R32D61U
    Microcrystalline cellulose is a purified form of cellulose, a natural fiber from plant sources. It acts as a binder and filler in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and give the medicine its shape and size.

6 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

The official label also statescarbomer homopolymer type B; D&C yellow no. 10 aluminum lake; hypromellose, USP; magnesium stearate, NF; microcrystalline cellulose, NF; sodium starch glycolate, NF

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 DailyMedingredient 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.

💲 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 eachPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
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.
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No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Try another pack size: 2 tablets 2 tablets
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.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Mucus Relief DM Extended Release Caplets 600 mg/1; 30 mg 00536-1161-34 Rugby 20 tablets $0.359 Availability likely
Rugby Mucus Relief DM ER 30 mg/1; 600 mg 00536-1446-34 Rugby 20 tablets $0.359 Availability likely
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Mucus Dm 30 mg/1; 600 mg 46122-0817-61 Amerisource 20 tablets $0.359 Availability likely
Mucus Relief DM 600 mg/1; 30 mg 70000-0491-01 CARDINAL 20 tablets $0.359 Discontinued
Leader Mucus Relief DM 30 mg/1; 600 mg 70000-0722-01 Cardinal 20 tablets $0.359 Availability likely
Mucus Relief DM 600 mg/1; 30 mg 70677-1050-01 Strategic 1 tablet $0.359 Availability likely
Mucinex DM 600 mg/1; 30 mg 63824-0056-01 Reckitt 20 tablets $0.608 Discontinued
Good Sense Mucus DM 30 mg/1; 600 mg 00113-2219-01 L. 20 tablets FDA listed
Mucus Relief DM 600 mg/1; 30 mg 00363-0474-01 WALGREEN 10 tablets FDA listed
Mucus Relief DM Extended Release Caplets 600 mg/1; 30 mg 00363-0733-20 Walgreens 20 tablets FDA listed
Mucus Relief DM 30 mg/1; 600 mg 00363-3219-01 Walgreen 20 tablets FDA listed
up and up mucus relief dm 30 mg/1; 600 mg 11673-0716-01 Target 20 tablets FDA listed
Mucus Relief DM 600 mg/1; 30 mg 11822-0733-02 Rite 20 tablets FDA listed
mucus relief DM 30 mg/1; 600 mg 11822-2219-00 Rite 20 tablets FDA listed
Mucus Relief DM Extended Release Caplets 600 mg/1; 30 mg 17856-1162-01 ATLANTIC 1 tablet FDA listed
Mucus Relief Dm 600 mg/1; 30 mg 21130-0997-67 Better 10 tablets FDA listed
Guaifenesin and Dextromethorphan HBr 600 mg/1; 30 mg 30142-0276-20 KROGER 10 tablets FDA listed
Guaifenesin And Dextromethorphan Hbr 600 mg/1; 30 mg 30142-0948-20 Kroger 20 tablets FDA listed
Topcare Mucus DM 30 mg/1; 600 mg 36800-0219-01 Topco 20 tablets FDA listed
Mucus Relief DM 600 mg/1; 30 mg 37808-0733-40 H 40 tablets FDA listed
equaline mucus dm 30 mg/1; 600 mg 41163-0599-01 United 20 tablets FDA listed
mucus relief dm 30 mg/1; 600 mg 41250-0436-01 Meijer 20 tablets FDA listed
Guaifenesin and Dextromethorphan HBr 600 mg/1; 30 mg 41415-0998-20 PUBLIX 20 tablets FDA listed
Mucus Dm 30 mg/1; 600 mg 42507-0222-20 HyVee 20 tablets FDA listed
Guaifenesin and Dextromethorphan HBR 600 mg/1; 30 mg 43598-0114-01 Dr. 20 tablets FDA listed
Guaifenesin and Dextromethorphan HBR 600 mg/1; 30 mg 43598-0231-01 Dr. 20 tablets FDA listed
Mucus Relief DM 600 mg/1; 30 mg 49035-0960-12 Wal-Mart 40 tablets FDA listed
Mucinex Dm 600 mg/1; 30 mg 50090-1077-00 A-S 20 tablets FDA listed
Mucinex DM 600 mg/1; 30 mg 50090-1078-00 A-S 20 tablets FDA listed
Guaifenesin and Dextromethorphan HBR 600 mg/1; 30 mg 51316-0009-01 CVS 20 tablets FDA listed
Cough And Congestion Extended Release 600 mg/1; 30 mg 51316-0065-67 CVS 10 tablets FDA listed
Mucus Relief Dm 30 mg/1; 600 mg 51316-0858-78 CVS 100 tablets FDA listed
Guaifenesin and Dextromethorphan HBr 600 mg/1; 30 mg 51660-0301-21 OHM 20 tablets FDA listed
Mucus Relief DM 600 mg/1; 30 mg 55910-0733-06 Dolgencorp, 6 tablets FDA listed
DG health mucus dm 30 mg/1; 600 mg 55910-0746-01 Dolgencorp 20 tablets FDA listed
Guaifenesin and Dextromethorphan HBr 600 mg/1; 30 mg 58602-0714-05 Aurohealth 14 tablets FDA listed
Guaifenesin and Dextromethorphan HBr 600 mg/1; 30 mg 58602-0824-08 Aurohealth 10 tablets FDA listed
Guaifenesin and Dextromethorphan HBr 600 mg/1; 30 mg 58602-0871-83 Aurohealth 10 tablets FDA listed
Mucus Relief DM 600 mg/1; 30 mg 59726-0733-06 P 6 tablets FDA listed
Mucus Relief DM 600 mg/1; 30 mg 60000-0058-67 Ahold 20 tablets FDA listed
Guaifenesin and Dextromethorphan HBr 600 mg/1; 30 mg 63304-0106-21 SUN 20 tablets FDA listed
Mucus Relief DM 600 mg/1; 30 mg 63941-0733-20 Best 20 tablets FDA listed
Guaifenesin and Dextromethorphan HBr 600 mg/1; 30 mg 65162-0038-03 Amneal 30 tablets FDA listed
Mucinex DM, TRAVEL BASIX 600 mg/1; 30 mg 66715-6424-01 Lil' 2 tablets FDA listed
Mucinex DM, CVP HEALTH 600 mg/1; 30 mg 66715-6524-01 Lil' 2 tablets FDA listed
Mucinex DM 600 mg/1; 30 mg 66715-9724-01 Lil' 2 tablets FDA listed
Mucus Relief DM Expectorant and Cough Suppressant 600 mg/1; 30 mg 67091-0314-20 Winco 10 tablets FDA listed
Mucus Relief DM 600 mg/1; 30 mg 67091-0344-20 WinCo 20 tablets FDA listed
Mucinex DM 30 mg/1; 600 mg 67751-0171-01 Navajo 2 tablets FDA listed
Mucus DM Extended Release 600 mg/1; 30 mg 69842-0057-11 CVS 10 tablets FDA listed
Mucus Relief DM 600 mg/1; 30 mg 69842-0933-20 CVS 20 tablets Discontinued
mucus dm extended release 30 mg/1; 600 mg 69842-0963-01 CVS 20 tablets FDA listed
Mucus Relief Dm 600 mg/1; 30 mg 72036-0012-20 Harris 10 tablets FDA listed
basic care mucus dm 30 mg/1; 600 mg 72288-0219-49 Amazon.com 40 tablets FDA listed
Amazon Basic Care Mucus Dm 600 mg/1; 30 mg 72288-0220-08 Amazon.com 10 tablets FDA listed
Mucus Relief DM 600 mg/1; 30 mg 72476-0733-20 Care 20 tablets FDA listed
equate mucus relief dm 30 mg/1; 600 mg 79903-0065-01 Wal-Mart 20 tablets FDA listed
Mucinex DM 600 mg/1; 30 mgthis 85237-1650-03 Select 2 tablets FDA listed
Guaifenesin and Dextromethorphan HBr 600 mg/1; 30 mg 85766-0150-14 Sportpharm 14 tablets FDA listed
Good Sense Mucus DM 30 mg/1; 600 mg 85766-0172-20 Sportpharm 20 tablets FDA listed
Mucinex DM 600 mg/1; 30 mg 85766-0176-20 Sportpharm 20 tablets FDA listed
About this product: this is the brand-name version. Some generic versions are approved by the FDA, but we could not confirm current pharmacy availability from our pricing/market data.
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

🏛️
2012
On the market since
Jun 2012
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
14 years listed
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Generic approved (availability unconfirmed)
see note
🔒Generic approved by FDA, but pharmacy availability is not confirmed

The FDA lists approved generic versions of this medicine, but that does not always mean a pharmacy can get one today. Patent rules, launch agreements, supply and pricing can affect when generics actually arrive.

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.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
85237-1650-01 2 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 POUCH (85237-1650-1) 2025-12-27 Active
85237-1650-02 1 POUCH in 1 BLISTER PACK (85237-1650-2) / 2 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 POUCH 2025-12-24 Active
85237-1650-03 You're viewing this 20 POUCH in 1 CARTON (85237-1650-3) / 2 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 POUCH 2025-12-24 Active

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 85237-1650-03?
NDC 85237-1650-03 is listed by the FDA — 20 pouch in 1 carton / 2 tablet, extended release in 1 pouch.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Mucinex DM Guaifenesin and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 600 mg; 30 mg Tablet, Extended Release?
Bill NDC 85237-1650-03 — the 11-digit billing format is 85237165003. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 85237-1650-3, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 85237-1650-03, written without dashes as 85237165003. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 85237-1650-03, the first segment (85237) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Select Consumer Group; the middle segment (1650) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (03) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Select Consumer Group. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 2 other package presentations of this same product, including 2 tablets (85237-1650-01), 2 tablets (85237-1650-02). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Select Consumer Group is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 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 56 words

Uses helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive temporarily relieves: cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants the intensity of coughing the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 60 words

Directions do not crush, chew, or break extended-release tablet take with a full glass of water this product can be administered without regard for timing of meals adults and children 12 years and older: 1 or 2 extended-release tablets every 12 hours; not more than 4 extended-release tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years of age: do not use

⚠️ Warnings 164 words

Warnings Do not use for children under 12 years of age if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if you have persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema cough accompanied by too much phlegm (mucus) When using this product do not use more than directed Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache.

These could be signs of a serious illness. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

📦 Storage and Handling 6 words

Other information store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

🧪 Active Ingredient 30 words

Active ingredients (in each extended-release tablet) Dextromethorphan HBr 30 mg Guaifenesin 600 mg Active ingredients (in each extended-release tablet) Purposes Dextromethorphan HBr 30 mg Cough suppressant Guaifenesin 600 mg Expectorant

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 24 words

Inactive ingredients carbomer homopolymer type B; D&C yellow no. 10 aluminum lake; hypromellose, USP; magnesium stearate, NF; microcrystalline cellulose, NF; sodium starch glycolate, NF

🎯 Purpose 17 words

Active ingredients (in each extended-release tablet) Purposes Dextromethorphan HBr 30 mg Cough suppressant Guaifenesin 600 mg Expectorant

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