Sodium Chloride
33 NDCs across 9 manufacturers|29 Generic,4 Brand
Sodium Chloride is used to treat corneal edema, dehydration, dry eye syndromes, hyponatremia, hemorrhagic shock and wounds and injuries, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
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The brand product was first FDA-approved before 1982, and the first generic was approved Jan 10, 1985. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $48K on Sodium Chloride across 610 claims for 78 beneficiaries.
Sodium Chloride is available as 33 NDCs from 9 manufacturers (29 generic, 4 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.00 to $1.12 per ML — the most expensive product costs about 1,691× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Total NDCs
33
29G / 4B
Manufacturers
9
competing in market
Price Spread
$0.00 – $1.12
per ML, 29 of 33 NDCs
7d Activity
avg +0.2% WoW · of 33 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
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Manufacturer Breakdown
9 manufacturers producing SODIUM CHLORIDE(2 pricing outliers)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sodium Chloride used to treat?
Sodium Chloride is used to treat corneal edema, dehydration, dry eye syndromes, hyponatremia, hemorrhagic shock and wounds and injuries, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Sodium Chloride become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Sodium Chloride (ANDA) on Jan 10, 1985.
How much does Medicare spend on Sodium Chloride?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $48K on Sodium Chloride across 610 claims for 78 beneficiaries.
How many Sodium Chloride products are on the market?
The Sodium Chloride drug market contains 33 NDCs from 9 manufacturers — 29 generic and 4 brand products.
What is the price range for Sodium Chloride?
NADAC reference prices for Sodium Chloride range from $0.0007 to $1.1163 per ML — the most expensive product costs about 1,691× the cheapest. 4 additional products are priced per different units (e.g. liquids per ML) and aren't directly comparable.
Is generic Sodium Chloride cheaper than brand?
The average generic NADAC for Sodium Chloride is $0.0364 per ML, versus $1.0890 for brand-labeled products — brand versions average about 30× the generic price.
Which manufacturers make Sodium Chloride?
9 manufacturers list Sodium Chloride in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Baxter Healthcare Corporation (9), B. Braun Medical Inc. (7), Hospira Inc. (5), Bausch & Lomb Incorporated (4), Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC (3).
How has the price of Sodium Chloride changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 5 Sodium Chloride NDCs rose and 2 fell, with a market-wide average change of +0.2%.