Drugs · acquisition-cost intelligence
Basic Care Honey Lemon Cough Drops
Cough Drops Honey· ingredient menthol· MENTHOL 7.5 mg/1
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 EA
$0.03173
NADAC — pharmacy acquisition cost, not a retail/cash price
Acquisition-cost history
Weekly NADAC per EA — the trend nobody else shows. 7 weeks.
2025-12-172026-05-27
Same-ingredient options by acquisition cost
Other menthol products, cheapest acquisition cost first. Per EA — confirm strength/form equivalence before switching.
| Product | NADAC / EA | vs this |
|---|---|---|
| Avedana Cool Hot Ice | $0.01144 | −$0.02030 |
| Best Health Menthol Cough Drops | $0.03268 | +$0.00090 |
| Amazon Basics Cherry Cough Drops 30ct | $0.04180 | +$0.01010 |
| Basic Care SF Honey Lemon Cough Drops | $0.04761 | +$0.01590 |
| 4% MENTHOL COLD THERAPY | $0.05567 | +$0.02390 |
| 5% Menthol Pain Relief Patch | $0.99225 | +$0.96050 |
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.