Product Information
TEARS LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP is a generic product labeled by Alcon Laboratories, Inc., priced at $2.0987 per ML under NDC 00065040872. Its NADAC has been published 118 times since May 22, 2024.
Strength
5 mg/mL
Manufacturer
Alcon Laboratories, Inc.NDC
00065040872
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
SOLUTION/ DROPS
Route
OPHTHALMIC
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
HYPROMELLOSE 2910 (4000 MPA.S)Approval Type
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
FDA Application
M018On Market Since
3/1/2022
Price Statistics
The NADAC for TEARS LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP has been published 118 times since May 22, 2024, and over the history we have for it it has risen 2.1%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $2.0987 per ML |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $2.0987 (Aug 19, 2026) |
| All-time low | $2.0012 (Aug 21, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $2.0987 |
| 52-week low | $2.0285 |
| Median price | $2.0547 |
| Average price | $2.0520 |
| Largest weekly change | +3.0% (Feb 18, 2026) |
| Weeks tracked | 118 |
| Tracking since | May 22, 2024 |
Generic Alternatives
No other NADAC-published product shares this drug's active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. Compare the broader picture on the hypromellose 2910 market page.
Lowest-Cost Alternatives
No alternatives available
Related Drugs
Same classification
Frequently asked questions
What is the NADAC price of TEARS LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for TEARS LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP, manufactured by Alcon Laboratories, Inc., is $2.0987 per ML (NDC 00065040872), effective Aug 19, 2026.
How has the price of TEARS LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for TEARS LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP has risen 2.1%. It has been tracked across 118 weekly CMS publications since May 22, 2024.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for TEARS LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP?
Since May 22, 2024, the NADAC for TEARS LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP has ranged from a low of $2.0012 (Aug 21, 2024) to a high of $2.0987 (Aug 19, 2026), with a median of $2.0547 per ML.
Are there cheaper alternatives to TEARS LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP?
No other NADAC-published product currently shares the active ingredient and strength of TEARS LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP in a comparable dosage form, so no direct lower-cost alternative is listed.
Who manufactures TEARS LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP?
TEARS LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP (NDC 00065040872) is labeled by Alcon Laboratories, Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.