Product Information
CARBOXYMETHYLCELL 0.5% EYE DRP is a generic product labeled by Rugby Laboratories, priced at $0.2802 per ML under NDC 00536138635. Its NADAC has been published 129 times since Apr 17, 2024.
Strength
.5 g/100mL
Manufacturer
Rugby LaboratoriesNDC
00536138635
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
SOLUTION/ DROPS
Route
OPHTHALMIC
Effective Date
9/23/2026
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 129 times since Apr 17, 2024, and over the history we have for it it has declined 12.5%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.2802 per ML |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.4465 (Jul 16, 2025) |
| All-time low | $0.2598 (Feb 18, 2026) |
| 52-week high | $0.4147 |
| 52-week low | $0.2598 |
| Median price | $0.3204 |
| Average price | $0.3340 |
| Largest weekly change | -14.5% (Dec 17, 2025) |
| Weeks tracked | 129 |
| Tracking since | Apr 17, 2024 |
Generic Alternatives
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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 $0.2802 per ML (NDC 00536138635), effective Sep 30, 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 12.5%. It has been tracked across 129 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.