DEXTROSE 5% AND RINGER'S IN PLASTIC CONTAINER vs DEXTROSE 5% IN RINGER'S IN PLASTIC CONTAINER

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 19, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	DEXTROSE 5% AND RINGER'S IN PLASTIC CONTAINER	DEXTROSE 5% IN RINGER'S IN PLASTIC CONTAINER
Rating	60/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.04 /mL	$0.04 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CALCIUM CHLORIDE AND DEXTROSE AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE	CALCIUM CHLORIDE AND DEXTROSE AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Hospira	Baxter Hlthcare
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None

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Rating

60/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.04 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

CALCIUM CHLORIDE AND DEXTROSE AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Hospira

Baxter Hlthcare

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Dextrose 5% and Ringer's in Plastic Container or Dextrose 5% in Ringer's 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 Dextrose 5% and Ringer's in Plastic Container and Dextrose 5% in Ringer's in Plastic Container?

Both Dextrose 5% and Ringer's in Plastic Container and Dextrose 5% in Ringer's in Plastic Container share the active ingredient Calcium Chloride and Dextrose and Potassium Chloride and 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.