Drugs · acquisition-cost intelligence
ADAPALENE AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE
adapalene and benzoyl peroxide· ingredient benzoyl peroxidePeroxides· ADAPALENE 3 mg/g; BENZOYL PEROXIDE 25 mg/g
What this is. Acquisition-cost intelligence for pharmacy & clinic buyers — the historical trend, generic-equivalent costs, and Part D posture. NADAC is a pharmacy acquisition cost (the national average pharmacies pay), not a retail or cash price — for consumer cash prices use GoodRx/your plan.
Acquisition benchmark · NADAC per GM
$0.68702
NADAC — pharmacy acquisition cost, not a retail/cash price
Acquisition-cost history
Weekly NADAC per GM — the trend nobody else shows. 6 weeks.
2025-12-172026-05-20
Same-ingredient options by acquisition cost
Other benzoyl peroxide products, cheapest acquisition cost first. Per GM — confirm strength/form equivalence before switching.
| Product | NADAC / GM | vs this |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Percent Benzoyl Peroxide Cleanser | $0.03551 | −$0.65150 |
| Acne Cleanser | $0.04653 | −$0.64050 |
| 10 Acne Med | $0.15977 | −$0.52720 |
| EPIDUO | $0.29501 | −$0.39200 |
| clindamycin phosphate and benzoyl peroxide | $0.40762 | −$0.27940 |
| 24 Hour Acne Serum | $0.54397 | −$0.14310 |
| 2.5 Acne Med | $0.54397 | −$0.14310 |
| clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide | $0.69556 | +$0.00850 |
Medicare Part D coverage · CY2026
On 5 plan formularies · typical tier 4
Prior auth 40% · Step therapy 0% · Quantity limit 0% of formularies
Sources: CMS NADAC (pharmacy acquisition cost), FDA NDC + RxNorm (identity), RxClass (therapeutic class), CMS Medicare Part D formulary (coverage). Observed reference data for professional buyers — not a retail/cash price, not pricing or medical advice. Verify before purchasing or substituting.