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Esomeprazole 40 mg
Generic for: Nexium · NDC: 00186-5040-31
💰 Pharmacy Cost Benchmark
$8.79 / tablet
30-day estimate: $263.57 · 90-day: $790.71
Source: NADAC (CMS) · Effective: 2026-05-20
Estimated fair retail range
$395.35 – $790.70
For a typical 30-day supply (1 unit/day).
🔄 Compare Alternatives
| Drug | Per-unit cost | 30-day supply |
|---|---|---|
| brand — esomeprazole 20 MG Delayed Release Oral Capsule [Nexium]← cheapest | $8.77 / EA | $262.95 |
| brand — esomeprazole 40 MG Delayed Release Oral Capsule [Nexium] | $8.79 / EA | $263.57 |
| brand — esomeprazole 5 MG Granules for Oral Suspension [Nexium] | $9.16 / EA | $274.69 |
| brand — esomeprazole 2.5 MG Granules for Oral Suspension [Nexium] | $9.17 / EA | $275.13 |
📈 Price History (last 12 months)
▲ +20.2% since Jul 2013
⚠️ Important
- NADAC reflects pharmacy acquisition cost, not your out-of-pocket cost.
- Actual prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location.
- This is not medical advice. Always consult your pharmacist.