SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.45% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER vs SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.45% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER	SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER
Rating	New	54/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.04 /mL	$0.04 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	SODIUM CHLORIDE	SODIUM CHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Baxter Hlthcare	Hospira
Dosage forms	Injectable, Solution	Injectable
Drug class	Osmotic Laxative	Osmotic Laxative
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Dehydration, Hyponatremia, Hemorrhagic Shock	Dehydration, Hyponatremia, Hemorrhagic Shock

sodium chloride 0.45% in plastic container sodium chloride 0.9% in plastic container

Rating

New

54/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.04 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

SODIUM CHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Baxter Hlthcare

Hospira

Dosage forms

Injectable, Solution

Injectable

Drug class

Osmotic Laxative

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Dehydration, Hyponatremia, Hemorrhagic Shock

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Sodium Chloride 0.45% in Plastic Container or Sodium Chloride 0.9% 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 Sodium Chloride 0.45% in Plastic Container and Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container?

Both Sodium Chloride 0.45% in Plastic Container and Sodium Chloride 0.9% 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.