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 385 times since Dec 23, 2015.
The High Outlier badge above means this manufacturer's average price in the carboxymethylcellulose sodium market falls above Q3 + 1.5·IQR across all competing manufacturers. We only apply this flag in markets with four or more competitors. Full definition: glossary → outlier.
Strength
5 mg/mL
Manufacturer
Allergan, Inc.NDC
00023079801
Classification
Brand
Dosage Form
SOLUTION/ DROPS
Route
OPHTHALMIC
Effective Date
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 385 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 | $0.4118 |
| 52-week low | $0.4117 |
| Median price | $0.3998 |
| Average price | $0.4017 |
| Largest weekly change | +4.7% (Jan 20, 2016) |
| Weeks tracked | 385 |
| Tracking since | Dec 23, 2015 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 3 manufacturers offering a NADAC-published product with this drug's active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form (cheapest from each manufacturer, 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.
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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 Sep 30, 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 385 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 $0.3998 per ML.
Are there cheaper alternatives to REFRESH TEARS 0.5% EYE DROP?
Yes. 3 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable 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.