Dextromethorphan
Also known as: 12-Hr Cough Rlf, Child Cough Dm, Chld Cough Dm, Cough Dm, Cough Relief, Delsym, Long Act Cough, Mielim Y Mas, Robafen Cough, Tussin Long-Acting.
Wholesale (NADAC) cost for every strength and dosage form — the price pharmacies pay, published weekly by CMS. Not your out-of-pocket price.
Wholesale (NADAC) prices — every strength & form
| Strength | Form | NADAC / unit | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 MG | Softgel OTC | $0.115 / unit | Generic |
| 15 MG | (unspecified) OTC | $0.115 / unit | Generic |
| 15 MG/5 ML | Liquid OTC | $0.023 / mL | Generic |
| 30 MG/5 ML | (unspecified) ER OTC | $0.068 / mL | Generic |
| 30 MG/5 ML | Suspension ER OTC | $0.068 / mL | Generic |
| 30 MG/5 ML | (unspecified) OTC | $0.068 / mL | Generic |
| — | Liquid OTC | $0.023 / mL | Generic |
Wholesale (NADAC) — the price pharmacies pay, not your out-of-pocket price. Liquids, creams, and sprays are priced per mL or gram; a typical package may be a bottle or tube (size not set yet).
NADAC week of 2026-07-01 · updated weekly · source CMS
Medicaid & Medicare spending · 2024
In 2024, Medicaid paid $843,897 gross for Dextromethorphan across 59,965 prescriptions (measured, national).
Gross program spending, before rebates — not what patients pay out of pocket. Brand net cost is materially lower after confidential rebates; generics are close to net.
Source: Medicaid SDUD 2024 · Medicare Part D 2024 · CMS