Product Information
LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP is a generic product labeled by Cardinal Health, priced at $0.3236 per ML under NDC 70000070501. Its NADAC has been published 71 times since May 28, 2025.
Strength
.5 g/100mL
Manufacturer
Cardinal HealthNDC
70000070501
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
SOLUTION/ DROPS
Route
OPHTHALMIC
Effective Date
9/23/2026
Active Ingredients
CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUMApproval Type
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
FDA Application
M018On Market Since
9/6/2024
Price Statistics
The NADAC for LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP has been published 71 times since May 28, 2025, and over the history we have for it it has declined 32.4%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.3236 per ML |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.4861 (Aug 13, 2025) |
| All-time low | $0.3236 (Sep 23, 2026) |
| 52-week high | $0.3955 |
| 52-week low | $0.3236 |
| Median price | $0.3805 |
| Average price | $0.3966 |
| Largest weekly change | -11.9% (Sep 17, 2025) |
| Weeks tracked | 71 |
| Tracking since | May 28, 2025 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 1 manufacturer 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 13% 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 LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP, manufactured by Cardinal Health, is $0.3236 per ML (NDC 70000070501), effective Sep 30, 2026.
How has the price of LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP has declined 32.4%. It has been tracked across 71 weekly CMS publications since May 28, 2025.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP?
Since May 28, 2025, the NADAC for LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP has ranged from a low of $0.3236 (Sep 23, 2026) to a high of $0.4861 (Aug 13, 2025), with a median of $0.3805 per ML.
Are there cheaper alternatives to LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP?
Yes. 1 manufacturer publishes 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 $0.2802 per ML — about 13% below LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP.
Who manufactures LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP?
LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP (NDC 70000070501) is labeled by Cardinal Health, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.