Product Information
LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP is a generic product labeled by Rugby Laboratories, priced at $0.2213 per EA under NDC 00536138792. Its NADAC has been published 157 times since Aug 23, 2023.
Strength
.5 g/100mL
Manufacturer
Rugby LaboratoriesNDC
00536138792
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
3/23/2023
Price Statistics
The NADAC for LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP has been published 157 times since Aug 23, 2023, and over the history we have for it it has risen 19.2%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.2213 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.2386 (Nov 15, 2023) |
| All-time low | $0.1622 (Nov 20, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $0.2213 |
| 52-week low | $0.1713 |
| Median price | $0.1946 |
| Average price | $0.1972 |
| Largest weekly change | +28.5% (Oct 18, 2023) |
| Weeks tracked | 157 |
| Tracking since | Aug 23, 2023 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 4 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 30% 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 LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP, manufactured by Rugby Laboratories, is $0.2213 per EA (NDC 00536138792), effective Aug 19, 2026.
How has the price of LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP has risen 19.2%. It has been tracked across 157 weekly CMS publications since Aug 23, 2023.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP?
Since Aug 23, 2023, the NADAC for LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP has ranged from a low of $0.1622 (Nov 20, 2024) to a high of $0.2386 (Nov 15, 2023), with a median of $0.1946 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP?
Yes. 4 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 DROPS, is $0.1549 per EA — about 30% below LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP.
Who manufactures LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP?
LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP (NDC 00536138792) is labeled by Rugby Laboratories, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.