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Megestrol acetate 40 mg
NDC: 49884-0290-01
💰 Pharmacy Cost Benchmark
$0.23 / tablet
30-day estimate: $6.86 · 90-day: $20.58
Source: NADAC (CMS) · Effective: 2026-01-21
Pricing shown is for a therapeutically equivalent product (same active ingredient, strength, and dose form). Equivalent NDC: 00555-0607-02
Pricing resolved from a therapeutically equivalent NDC via RxCUI because the exact package lacked a current NADAC row.
Estimated fair retail range
$10.29 – $20.57
For a typical 30-day supply (1 unit/day).
🔄 Compare Alternatives
| Drug | Per-unit cost | 30-day supply |
|---|---|---|
| generic — megestrol acetate 40 MG/ML Oral Suspension← cheapest | $0.14 / ML | $4.06 |
| generic — megestrol acetate 20 MG Oral Tablet | $0.17 / EA | $5.21 |
| generic — megestrol acetate 40 MG Oral Tablet | $0.23 / EA | $6.86 |
| generic — megestrol acetate 125 MG/ML Oral Suspension | $1.17 / ML | $35.03 |
📈 Price History (last 12 months)
▲ +40.6% since Nov 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.