Tears Naturale Free
Pricing Report NDC 0065-0416-25

Latest NADAC: $0.26172 per EA · Effective Jan 17, 2018 · Est. package price $9.42 (36 EA)
Table of Contents
  1. Current Pricing Information
  2. Pricing History

Current Package Pricing Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was discontinued by the firm.

The latest wholesale acquisition cost for Tears Naturale Free (NDC 0065-0416-25) is $0.26172 per EA. This benchmark price is based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) and has been effective since Jan 17, 2018.

As a provided by Alcon Laboratories, Inc., this medication is distributed in a 36 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON / .9 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE configuration. The pricing data is derived from C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy surveys, reflecting the actual invoice prices paid by community pharmacies to drug wholesalers.

NADAC Pricing Summary

NADAC pricing snapshot for this package NDC

Acquisition Cost
$0.26172
Per EA

Pricing Unit
Per EA Pricing Unit
Indicates the billing unit (ML, GM or EA).
Effective Date
Jan 17, 2018
Billable Units
36 EA
Estimated Package Price
$9.42
Data Status
As of Jun 27, 2018
Pharmacy Source Pharmacy Type Indicator
Data collected from Chain/Independent pharmacy surveys.
C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy
Rate Classification Classification for Rate Setting
Indicates if the NDC is Brand (B) or Generic (G).
B - Brand
Package NDC
0065-0416-25
Description
36 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON / .9 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE
Pricing Methodology Explanation
The NADAC was carried forward from the previous file.
The NADAC was calculated based on package size.
The CMS Covered Outpatient File drug category type of S/I/N (Single Source/Innovator/Non-Innovator) has not been applied. Most S/I drugs with the same strength, dosage form and route of administration were grouped together for the purpose of the NADAC calculation and N drugs were also grouped together. In some cases, however, in calculating a NADAC, the CMS S/I/N designation was not applied when the state Medicaid brand or generic payment practices for these drugs generally differed from the CMS Covered Outpatient File designation.

Historical Pricing Trends & Acquisition Cost Benchmarks

Since Oct 2013, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $0.22628 to $0.26941 per EA. Over this 4 years and 2 months period, the pricing trend reflects the shifting acquisition costs reported by retail and chain pharmacies to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The following interactive chart and historical table detail every recorded price adjustment based on these federal surveys.

Price Range
$0.2263 - $0.2694
Market Volatility
19.06% Variance
Latest Trend
2.60%

Recent NADAC Price History

DateUnit PriceUnitSourceMethodRate
Jan 17, 2018 $0.26172 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5, 6B - Brand
Jan 17, 2018 $0.26172 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5, 6B - Brand
May 17, 2017 $0.25509 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5, 6B - Brand
May 17, 2017 $0.25509 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5, 6B - Brand
May 17, 2017 $0.25509 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5, 6B - Brand
Dec 21, 2016 $0.25437 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5, 6B - Brand
Dec 21, 2016 $0.25437 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5, 6B - Brand
Oct 21, 2015 $0.25125 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5, 6B - Brand
Oct 21, 2015 $0.25125 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2, 5, 6B - Brand
Oct 21, 2015 $0.25125 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4, 5, 6B - Brand
Sep 23, 2015 $0.25012 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5, 6B - Brand
Jun 17, 2015 $0.26211 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1, 5, 6B - Brand

Earlier NADAC Price History

Pricing Methodology Legend

  • Code 1: The NADAC was calculated using information from the most recently completed pharmacy survey.
  • Code 2: The average acquisition cost of the most recent survey was within ± 2% of the current NADAC; therefore, the NADAC was carried forward from the previous file.
  • Code 3: The NADAC based on survey data has been adjusted to reflect changes in published pricing, or as a result of an inquiry to the help desk.
  • Code 4: The NADAC was carried forward from the previous file.
  • Code 5: The NADAC was calculated based on package size.
  • Code 6: The CMS Covered Outpatient File drug category type of S/I/N (Single Source/Innovator/Non-Innovator) has not been applied. Most S/I drugs with the same strength, dosage form and route of administration were grouped together for the purpose of the NADAC calculation and N drugs were also grouped together. In some cases, however, in calculating a NADAC, the CMS S/I/N designation was not applied when the state Medicaid brand or generic payment practices for these drugs generally differed from the CMS Covered Outpatient File designation.

Understanding NADAC Pricing Data

The National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) is compiled by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This data is derived from random monthly surveys of more than 60,000 pharmacies across all 50 states.

Important Price Distinction:

The prices listed on this page represent the wholesale invoice price paid by pharmacies to acquire the drug. This is NOT the retail price paid by consumers at the pharmacy counter. Final patient costs typically include pharmacy markups, professional dispensing fees, and insurance adjustments.

NADAC Pricing Data Last Updated on: October 07, 2026