Strength
5 mg/mL
Manufacturer
AvPAKNDC
50268006815
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
SOLUTION/ DROPS
Route
OPHTHALMIC
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED FORMApproval Type
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
FDA Application
M018On Market Since
11/19/2020
Price Statistics
The NADAC for CARBOXYMETHYLCELL 0.5% EYE DRP has been published 211 times since May 18, 2022, and over the history we have for it it has risen 55.3%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.3651 per ML |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.5495 (Nov 13, 2024) |
| All-time low | $0.2351 (May 18, 2022) |
| 52-week high | $0.4319 |
| 52-week low | $0.3489 |
| Median price | $0.3805 |
| Average price | $0.3920 |
| Largest weekly change | +84.0% (Jan 17, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 211 |
| Tracking since | May 18, 2022 |
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 20% 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 CARBOXYMETHYLCELL 0.5% EYE DRP?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for CARBOXYMETHYLCELL 0.5% EYE DRP, manufactured by AvPAK, is $0.3651 per ML (NDC 50268006815), 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 55.3%. It has been tracked across 211 weekly CMS publications since May 18, 2022.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for CARBOXYMETHYLCELL 0.5% EYE DRP?
Since May 18, 2022, the NADAC for CARBOXYMETHYLCELL 0.5% EYE DRP has ranged from a low of $0.2351 (May 18, 2022) to a high of $0.5495 (Nov 13, 2024), with a median of $0.3805 per ML.
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, LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP, is $0.2920 per ML — about 20% below CARBOXYMETHYLCELL 0.5% EYE DRP.
Who manufactures CARBOXYMETHYLCELL 0.5% EYE DRP?
CARBOXYMETHYLCELL 0.5% EYE DRP (NDC 50268006815) is labeled by AvPAK, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.