Product Information
REFRESH TEARS 0.5% EYE DROP is a brand product labeled by Allergan, Inc., priced at $0.4117 per ML under NDC 00023079801. Its NADAC has been published 371 times since Dec 23, 2015.
Strength
5 mg/mL
Manufacturer
Allergan, Inc.NDC
00023079801
Classification
Brand
Dosage Form
SOLUTION/ DROPS
Route
OPHTHALMIC
Last Updated
5/20/2026
Active Ingredients
CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUMApproval Type
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
FDA Application
M018On Market Since
5/16/1997
Price Statistics
The NADAC for REFRESH TEARS 0.5% EYE DROP has been published 371 times since Dec 23, 2015, and over the history we have for it it has risen 6.6%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.4117 per ML |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.4121 (Nov 15, 2017) |
| All-time low | $0.3863 (Dec 23, 2015) |
| 52-week high | $0.4120 |
| 52-week low | $0.4117 |
| Median price | $0.3990 |
| Average price | $0.4014 |
| Largest weekly change | +4.7% (Jan 20, 2016) |
| Weeks tracked | 371 |
| Tracking since | Dec 23, 2015 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 3 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 3 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 29% at current NADAC. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NADAC price of REFRESH TEARS 0.5% EYE DROP?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for REFRESH TEARS 0.5% EYE DROP, manufactured by Allergan, Inc., is $0.4117 per ML (NDC 00023079801), effective Jun 24, 2026.
How has the price of REFRESH TEARS 0.5% EYE DROP changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for REFRESH TEARS 0.5% EYE DROP has risen 6.6%. It has been tracked across 371 weekly CMS publications since Dec 23, 2015.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for REFRESH TEARS 0.5% EYE DROP?
Since Dec 23, 2015, the NADAC for REFRESH TEARS 0.5% EYE DROP has ranged from a low of $0.3863 (Dec 23, 2015) to a high of $0.4121 (Nov 15, 2017), with a median of $0.3990 per ML.
Are there cheaper alternatives to REFRESH TEARS 0.5% EYE DROP?
Yes. 3 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP, is $0.2920 per ML — about 29% below REFRESH TEARS 0.5% EYE DROP.
Who manufactures REFRESH TEARS 0.5% EYE DROP?
REFRESH TEARS 0.5% EYE DROP (NDC 00023079801) is labeled by Allergan, Inc., and CMS classifies it as a brand product.
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