BACTERIOSTATIC SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER vs SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.45% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER
Independent side-by-side comparison.
Rating
68/100
New
Pharmacy pays
$0.04 /mL
$0.04 /mL
Type
RX
RX
Active ingredient
SODIUM CHLORIDE
SODIUM CHLORIDE
Manufacturer
Dosage forms
Injectable
Injectable, Solution
Drug class
Osmotic Laxative
Osmotic Laxative
Boxed warning
None
None
Treats
Dehydration, Hyponatremia, Hemorrhagic Shock
Dehydration, Hyponatremia, Hemorrhagic Shock
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container or Sodium Chloride 0.45% in Plastic Container?
Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.04 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.
What is the difference between Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container and Sodium Chloride 0.45% in Plastic Container?
Both Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container and Sodium Chloride 0.45% in Plastic Container share the active ingredient Sodium Chloride.
Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.