Back to Market Feed

Product Information

CARBOXYMETHYLCELL 0.5% EYE DRP is a generic product labeled by AvPAK, priced at $0.2548 per EA under NDC 50268006750. Its NADAC has been published 33 times since Feb 18, 2026.

CARBOXYMETHYLCELL 0.5% EYE DRP

carboxymethylcellulose sodium
$0.2548per EA
OTC

Strength

5 mg/mL

Manufacturer

AvPAK

NDC

50268006750

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

SOLUTION/ DROPS

Route

OPHTHALMIC

Effective Date

9/23/2026

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 33 times since Feb 18, 2026, and over the history we have for it it has risen 2.5%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.2548 per EA
All-time high$0.2584 (Jul 15, 2026)
All-time low$0.2486 (Feb 18, 2026)
52-week high$0.2584
52-week low$0.2486
Median price$0.2548
Average price$0.2535
Largest weekly change+1.8% (Apr 22, 2026)
Weeks tracked33
Tracking sinceFeb 18, 2026

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

0.0%

3M

-1.4%

6M

+2.5%

1Y

N/A

3Y

N/A

5Y

N/A

All

+2.5%

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 36% at current NADAC. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.

Lowest-Cost Alternatives

Save up to 36%

2 alternatives • Same active ingredient

CARBOXYMETHYLCELL 0.5% EYE DRP
Generic
50268006770•AvPAK
$0.1628
Save 36%
REFRESH PLUS 0.5% EYE DROPS
Brand
00023040370•Allergan, Inc.
$0.2596
+2% more

Related Drugs

Same classification

No related drugs found.

Continue researching this drug

Use these direct paths to move from a single NDC into the surrounding market, manufacturer, class, and trend context.

Manufacturer

AvPAK manufacturer profile

See the full portfolio, pricing trend, and other products from this labeler.

Drug market

carboxymethylcellulose sodium market comparison

Compare this molecule across participating manufacturers and inspect the broader market price spread.

Trend hub

Latest market trends

Zoom back out to the weekly mover view and compare this NDC with the rest of the current NADAC release.

Guide

Understanding NADAC pricing

Use the explainer when you need context on how CMS publishes NADAC and how to interpret the number on this page.

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 $0.2548 per EA (NDC 50268006750), 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 risen 2.5%. It has been tracked across 33 weekly CMS publications since Feb 18, 2026.

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

Since Feb 18, 2026, the NADAC for CARBOXYMETHYLCELL 0.5% EYE DRP has ranged from a low of $0.2486 (Feb 18, 2026) to a high of $0.2584 (Jul 15, 2026), with a median of $0.2548 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 $0.1628 per EA — about 36% below CARBOXYMETHYLCELL 0.5% EYE DRP.

Who manufactures CARBOXYMETHYLCELL 0.5% EYE DRP?

CARBOXYMETHYLCELL 0.5% EYE DRP (NDC 50268006750) is labeled by AvPAK, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.