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Product Information

CARBOXYMETHYLCELL 0.5% EYE DRP is a generic product labeled by AvPAK, priced at $0.2213 per EA under NDC 50268006730. Its NADAC has been published 199 times since Aug 10, 2022.

CARBOXYMETHYLCELL 0.5% EYE DRP

carboxymethylcellulose sodium
$0.2213per EA
OTC

Strength

5 mg/mL

Manufacturer

AvPAK

NDC

50268006730

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

SOLUTION/ DROPS

Route

OPHTHALMIC

Effective Date

8/19/2026

Approval Type

OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

FDA Application

M018

On Market Since

11/19/2020

Price Statistics

The NADAC for CARBOXYMETHYLCELL 0.5% EYE DRP has been published 199 times since Aug 10, 2022, and over the history we have for it it has risen 14.3%. 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$0.1612 (Mar 22, 2023)
52-week high$0.2213
52-week low$0.1713
Median price$0.1946
Average price$0.1957
Largest weekly change+28.5% (Oct 18, 2023)
Weeks tracked199
Tracking sinceAug 10, 2022

Price History

1W

+1.2%

1M

+1.2%

3M

+0.5%

6M

+24.6%

1Y

+19.1%

3Y

+19.3%

5Y

N/A

All

+14.3%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 2 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.

Lowest-Cost Alternatives

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2 alternatives • Same active ingredient

CARBOXYMETHYLCELL 0.5% EYE DRP
Generic
50268006770•AvPAK
$0.1549
Save 30%
REFRESH PLUS 0.5% EYE DROPS
Brand
00023040370•Allergan, Inc.
$0.2596
+17% more

Related Drugs

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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 AvPAK, is $0.2213 per EA (NDC 50268006730), 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 risen 14.3%. It has been tracked across 199 weekly CMS publications since Aug 10, 2022.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for CARBOXYMETHYLCELL 0.5% EYE DRP?

Since Aug 10, 2022, the NADAC for CARBOXYMETHYLCELL 0.5% EYE DRP has ranged from a low of $0.1612 (Mar 22, 2023) to a high of $0.2386 (Nov 15, 2023), with a median of $0.1946 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to CARBOXYMETHYLCELL 0.5% EYE DRP?

Yes. 2 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, CARBOXYMETHYLCELL 0.5% EYE DRP, is $0.1549 per EA — about 30% below CARBOXYMETHYLCELL 0.5% EYE DRP.

Who manufactures CARBOXYMETHYLCELL 0.5% EYE DRP?

CARBOXYMETHYLCELL 0.5% EYE DRP (NDC 50268006730) is labeled by AvPAK, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.