Product Information
CARBOXYMETHYLCELL 0.5% EYE DRP is a generic product labeled by Rugby Laboratories, priced at $0.2746 per ML under NDC 00536138635. Its NADAC has been published 123 times since Apr 17, 2024.
Strength
.5 g/100mL
Manufacturer
Rugby LaboratoriesNDC
00536138635
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
SOLUTION/ DROPS
Route
OPHTHALMIC
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUMApproval Type
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
FDA Application
M018On Market Since
5/11/2023
Price Statistics
The NADAC for CARBOXYMETHYLCELL 0.5% EYE DRP has been published 123 times since Apr 17, 2024, and over the history we have for it it has declined 14.3%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.2746 per ML |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.4465 (Jul 16, 2025) |
| All-time low | $0.2598 (Feb 18, 2026) |
| 52-week high | $0.4250 |
| 52-week low | $0.2598 |
| Median price | $0.3204 |
| Average price | $0.3368 |
| Largest weekly change | -14.5% (Dec 17, 2025) |
| Weeks tracked | 123 |
| Tracking since | Apr 17, 2024 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 1 manufacturer 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). None of the shown alternatives sit below the current price. 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 CARBOXYMETHYLCELL 0.5% EYE DRP?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for CARBOXYMETHYLCELL 0.5% EYE DRP, manufactured by Rugby Laboratories, is $0.2746 per ML (NDC 00536138635), effective Aug 19, 2026.
How has the price of CARBOXYMETHYLCELL 0.5% EYE DRP changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for CARBOXYMETHYLCELL 0.5% EYE DRP has declined 14.3%. It has been tracked across 123 weekly CMS publications since Apr 17, 2024.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for CARBOXYMETHYLCELL 0.5% EYE DRP?
Since Apr 17, 2024, the NADAC for CARBOXYMETHYLCELL 0.5% EYE DRP has ranged from a low of $0.2598 (Feb 18, 2026) to a high of $0.4465 (Jul 16, 2025), with a median of $0.3204 per ML.
Are there cheaper alternatives to CARBOXYMETHYLCELL 0.5% EYE DRP?
1 manufacturer publishes a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as CARBOXYMETHYLCELL 0.5% EYE DRP in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures CARBOXYMETHYLCELL 0.5% EYE DRP?
CARBOXYMETHYLCELL 0.5% EYE DRP (NDC 00536138635) is labeled by Rugby Laboratories, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.