Product Information
REFRESH TEARS 0.5% EYE DROP is a brand product labeled by Allergan, Inc., priced at $0.5578 per ML under NDC 00023079815. Its NADAC has been published 444 times since Nov 28, 2013.
Strength
5 mg/mL
Manufacturer
Allergan, Inc.NDC
00023079815
Classification
Brand
Dosage Form
SOLUTION/ DROPS
Route
OPHTHALMIC
Effective Date
8/19/2026
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 444 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has risen 13.1%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.5578 per ML |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.5593 (Sep 10, 2025) |
| All-time low | $0.4927 (Dec 18, 2013) |
| 52-week high | $0.5593 |
| 52-week low | $0.5578 |
| Median price | $0.5277 |
| Average price | $0.5287 |
| Largest weekly change | +3.9% (Apr 22, 2015) |
| Weeks tracked | 444 |
| Tracking since | Nov 28, 2013 |
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 48% 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 $0.5578 per ML (NDC 00023079815), effective Aug 19, 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 13.1%. It has been tracked across 444 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for REFRESH TEARS 0.5% EYE DROP?
Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for REFRESH TEARS 0.5% EYE DROP has ranged from a low of $0.4927 (Dec 18, 2013) to a high of $0.5593 (Sep 10, 2025), with a median of $0.5277 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 48% below REFRESH TEARS 0.5% EYE DROP.
Who manufactures REFRESH TEARS 0.5% EYE DROP?
REFRESH TEARS 0.5% EYE DROP (NDC 00023079815) is labeled by Allergan, Inc., and CMS classifies it as a brand product.