Product Information
LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP is a generic product labeled by Cardinal Health, priced at $0.2746 per ML under NDC 70000070502. Its NADAC has been published 68 times since May 7, 2025.
Strength
.5 g/100mL
Manufacturer
Cardinal HealthNDC
70000070502
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
SOLUTION/ DROPS
Route
OPHTHALMIC
Effective Date
8/19/2026
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 68 times since May 7, 2025, and over the history we have for it it has declined 31.7%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.2746 per ML |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.4465 (Jul 16, 2025) |
| All-time low | $0.2598 (Feb 18, 2026) |
| 52-week high | $0.4250 |
| 52-week low | $0.2598 |
| Median price | $0.3244 |
| Average price | $0.3502 |
| Largest weekly change | -14.5% (Dec 17, 2025) |
| Weeks tracked | 68 |
| Tracking since | May 7, 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). None of the shown alternatives sit below the current price. 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 $0.2746 per ML (NDC 70000070502), effective Aug 19, 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 31.7%. It has been tracked across 68 weekly CMS publications since May 7, 2025.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP?
Since May 7, 2025, the NADAC for LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP has ranged from a low of $0.2598 (Feb 18, 2026) to a high of $0.4465 (Jul 16, 2025), with a median of $0.3244 per ML.
Are there cheaper alternatives to LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP?
1 manufacturer publishes a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP?
LUBRICANT 0.5% EYE DROP (NDC 70000070502) is labeled by Cardinal Health, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.