Historical record - last NADAC publication: 5/22/2024

Product Information

TETRACAINE 0.5% EYE DROP is a generic product labeled by Oceanside Pharmaceuticals, priced at $5.0428 per ML under NDC 68682092064. Its NADAC has been published 118 times since May 20, 2020.

TETRACAINE 0.5% EYE DROP

Tetracaine Hydrochloride
$5.0428per ML

Strength

5 mg/mL

NDC

68682092064

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

SOLUTION/ DROPS

Route

OPHTHALMIC

Last Updated

5/22/2024

Active Ingredients

TETRACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Approval Type

New Drug (NDA)

FDA Application

NDA210821

On Market Since

6/27/2019

Pharmacological Classes

Ester Local Anesthetic
Esters
Local Anesthesia

Price Statistics

The NADAC for TETRACAINE 0.5% EYE DROP has been published 118 times since May 20, 2020, and over the history we have for it it has held within roughly two percent of its current level. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$5.0428 per ML
All-time high$5.2445 (Jul 14, 2021)
All-time low$5.0428 (May 22, 2024)
Median price$5.1357
Average price$5.1392
Largest weekly change-3.7% (Apr 17, 2024)
Weeks tracked118
Tracking sinceMay 20, 2020

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

0.0%

3M

0.0%

6M

0.0%

1Y

0.0%

3Y

-3.8%

5Y

-3.8%

All

-1.8%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 3 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 3 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 21% at current NADAC. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the NADAC price of TETRACAINE 0.5% EYE DROP?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for TETRACAINE 0.5% EYE DROP, manufactured by Oceanside Pharmaceuticals, is $5.0428 per ML (NDC 68682092064), effective May 14, 2025.

How has the price of TETRACAINE 0.5% EYE DROP changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for TETRACAINE 0.5% EYE DROP has held within roughly two percent of its current level. It has been tracked across 118 weekly CMS publications since May 20, 2020.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for TETRACAINE 0.5% EYE DROP?

Since May 20, 2020, the NADAC for TETRACAINE 0.5% EYE DROP has ranged from a low of $5.0428 (May 22, 2024) to a high of $5.2445 (Jul 14, 2021), with a median of $5.1357 per ML.

Are there cheaper alternatives to TETRACAINE 0.5% EYE DROP?

Yes. 3 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, TETRACAINE 0.5% EYE DROP, is $3.9931 per ML — about 21% below TETRACAINE 0.5% EYE DROP.

Who manufactures TETRACAINE 0.5% EYE DROP?

TETRACAINE 0.5% EYE DROP (NDC 68682092064) is labeled by Oceanside Pharmaceuticals, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.