Drugs · acquisition-cost intelligence
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isotretinoin· ingredient isotretinoinRetinoids for topical use in acne· ISOTRETINOIN 10 mg/1; ISOTRETINOIN 16 mg/1; ISOTRETINOIN 20 mg/1; ISOTRETINOIN 24 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
$2.18
NADAC — pharmacy acquisition cost, not a retail/cash price
Acquisition-cost history
Weekly NADAC per EA — the trend nobody else shows. 9 weeks.
2025-07-232026-05-20
Same-ingredient options by acquisition cost
Other isotretinoin products, cheapest acquisition cost first. Per EA — confirm strength/form equivalence before switching.
| Product | NADAC / EA | vs this |
|---|---|---|
| Isotretinoin | $5.10 | +$2.92 |
Medicare Part D coverage · CY2026
On 271 plan formularies · typical tier 4
Prior auth 42% · 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.