Product Information

ARTIFICIAL TEARS DROPS is a generic product labeled by Cardinal Health, priced at $0.1391 per ML under NDC 70000001101. Its NADAC has been published 329 times since Mar 11, 2020.

ARTIFICIAL TEARS DROPS

Polyvinyl Alcohol, Povidone
$0.1391per ML
OTC

Strength

.5; .6 g/100mL; g/100mL

Manufacturer

Cardinal Health

NDC

70000001101

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

SOLUTION/ DROPS

Route

OPHTHALMIC

Last Updated

6/17/2026

Approval Type

OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

FDA Application

M018

On Market Since

7/3/2019

Price Statistics

The NADAC for ARTIFICIAL TEARS DROPS has been published 329 times since Mar 11, 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$0.1391 per ML
All-time high$0.1801 (May 14, 2025)
All-time low$0.0885 (Aug 19, 2020)
52-week high$0.1557
52-week low$0.1200
Median price$0.1356
Average price$0.1346
Largest weekly change+41.4% (Jul 17, 2024)
Weeks tracked329
Tracking sinceMar 11, 2020

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

-1.7%

3M

-3.2%

6M

+15.7%

1Y

-10.7%

3Y

-6.5%

5Y

+32.2%

All

-2.0%

Generic Alternatives

No other NADAC-published product shares this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. Compare the broader picture on the Polyvinyl Alcohol, Povidone market page.

Lowest-Cost Alternatives

No alternatives available

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NADAC price of ARTIFICIAL TEARS DROPS?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for ARTIFICIAL TEARS DROPS, manufactured by Cardinal Health, is $0.1391 per ML (NDC 70000001101), effective Jun 24, 2026.

How has the price of ARTIFICIAL TEARS DROPS changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for ARTIFICIAL TEARS DROPS has held within roughly two percent of its current level. It has been tracked across 329 weekly CMS publications since Mar 11, 2020.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for ARTIFICIAL TEARS DROPS?

Since Mar 11, 2020, the NADAC for ARTIFICIAL TEARS DROPS has ranged from a low of $0.0885 (Aug 19, 2020) to a high of $0.1801 (May 14, 2025), with a median of $0.1356 per ML.

Are there cheaper alternatives to ARTIFICIAL TEARS DROPS?

No other NADAC-published product currently shares the active ingredient, strength, and dosage form of ARTIFICIAL TEARS DROPS, so no direct lower-cost alternative is listed.

Who manufactures ARTIFICIAL TEARS DROPS?

ARTIFICIAL TEARS DROPS (NDC 70000001101) is labeled by Cardinal Health, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.

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