Artificial Tears
Pricing Report NDC 17478-062-35
Latest NADAC: $1.41265 per GM · Effective Oct 19, 2022 · Est. package price $4.94 (3.5 GM)
Current Package Pricing Information
This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was inactivated by the FDA.
The latest wholesale acquisition cost for Artificial Tears (NDC 17478-062-35) is $1.41265 per GM. This benchmark price is based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) and has been effective since Oct 19, 2022.
As a provided by Akorn, this medication is distributed in a 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 3.5 g in 1 TUBE 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 $1.41265 Per GM
Pricing Unit
Effective Date
Oct 19, 2022
Billable Units
3.5 GM
Estimated Package Price
$4.94
Data Status
As of Jun 28, 2023
Pricing Methodology Explanation
The NADAC was carried forward from the previous file.
The NADAC was calculated based on package size.
The NADAC was calculated based on package size.
Historical Pricing Trends & Acquisition Cost Benchmarks
Since Mar 2014, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $0.67386 to $2.13143 per GM. Over this 8 years and 7 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
$0.6739 - $2.1314
$0.6739 - $2.1314
Market Volatility
216.30% Variance
216.30% Variance
Latest Trend
3.76%
3.76%
Recent NADAC Price History
| Date | Unit Price | Unit | Source | Method | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2022 | $1.41265 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Oct 19, 2022 | $1.41265 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4, 5 | G - Generic |
| Aug 17, 2022 | $1.36143 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Aug 17, 2022 | $1.36143 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jul 20, 2022 | $1.79428 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| May 18, 2022 | $1.78373 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| May 18, 2022 | $1.78373 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4, 5 | G - Generic |
| Apr 20, 2022 | $1.70530 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Mar 23, 2022 | $1.88470 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jan 19, 2022 | $1.88250 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jan 19, 2022 | $1.88250 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4, 5 | G - Generic |
| Dec 22, 2021 | $1.82743 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
Earlier NADAC Price History
| Date | Unit Price | Unit | Source | Method | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2021 | $2.13143 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Oct 20, 2021 | $2.13143 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jun 23, 2021 | $1.82549 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jun 23, 2021 | $1.82549 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4, 5 | G - Generic |
| Feb 17, 2021 | $1.68064 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Feb 17, 2021 | $1.68064 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jan 20, 2021 | $1.61810 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Dec 23, 2020 | $1.76000 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Nov 18, 2020 | $1.69105 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Aug 19, 2020 | $1.02825 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Aug 19, 2020 | $1.02825 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jul 22, 2020 | $0.99428 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jun 17, 2020 | $0.94238 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| May 20, 2020 | $1.00898 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Sep 18, 2019 | $0.95928 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Sep 18, 2019 | $0.95928 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jan 23, 2019 | $0.78349 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jan 23, 2019 | $0.78349 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4, 5 | G - Generic |
| Dec 19, 2018 | $0.80653 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Nov 21, 2018 | $0.86800 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Aug 22, 2018 | $0.68514 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Aug 22, 2018 | $0.68514 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jul 18, 2018 | $0.74661 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jun 20, 2018 | $0.76550 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| May 23, 2018 | $0.76198 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Apr 18, 2018 | $0.75641 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Mar 21, 2018 | $0.71617 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Feb 21, 2018 | $0.72459 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jan 17, 2018 | $0.74468 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Dec 20, 2017 | $0.80527 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Nov 22, 2017 | $0.75704 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Oct 18, 2017 | $0.73157 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Sep 20, 2017 | $0.71349 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Aug 23, 2017 | $0.68838 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jul 19, 2017 | $0.70424 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jun 21, 2017 | $0.73342 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| May 17, 2017 | $0.74385 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Apr 19, 2017 | $0.71029 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Mar 22, 2017 | $0.72629 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Feb 22, 2017 | $0.78083 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jan 18, 2017 | $0.73379 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Dec 21, 2016 | $0.76970 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Nov 23, 2016 | $0.72815 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Oct 19, 2016 | $0.73889 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Sep 21, 2016 | $0.74511 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Aug 17, 2016 | $0.73918 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jul 20, 2016 | $0.72212 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jun 22, 2016 | $0.69992 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| May 18, 2016 | $0.67386 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Apr 20, 2016 | $0.70461 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Mar 23, 2016 | $0.76484 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Mar 09, 2016 | $0.80050 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jan 20, 2016 | $0.83428 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jan 20, 2016 | $0.83428 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4, 5 | G - Generic |
| Nov 18, 2015 | $0.79238 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Nov 18, 2015 | $0.79238 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4, 5 | G - Generic |
| Feb 18, 2015 | $0.74107 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Feb 18, 2015 | $0.74107 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4, 5 | G - Generic |
| Oct 22, 2014 | $0.75429 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Oct 22, 2014 | $0.75429 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4, 5 | G - Generic |
| Sep 17, 2014 | $0.85257 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Mar 19, 2014 | $0.80343 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Mar 19, 2014 | $0.80343 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4, 5 | G - Generic |
Pricing Methodology Legend
- Code 1: The NADAC was calculated using information from the most recently completed pharmacy survey.
- Code 4: The NADAC was carried forward from the previous file.
- Code 5: The NADAC was calculated based on package size.
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: September 09, 2026
