Petrolatum
Also known as: Aquaphor, Baby Skin Protectant, Ilex Skin, Petroleum Jelly, Soothe & Cool Moisture Barrier, Uni Salve, Vaseline, Welmedix Homecare Pro Fragile Skin.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41% | Ointment OTC | $0.054 / gram | Generic |
| 42% | Ointment OTC | $0.038 / gram | Generic |
| — | (unspecified) OTC | $0.009 / gram | 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 $239,416 gross for Petrolatum across 8,999 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