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atropine sulfate 10 mg/mL Solution — NDC 0065-0817-01 (Billing 00065-0817-01)

by Alcon Laboratories, Inc. · 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER in 1 CARTON / 5 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER

This is a package of atropine sulfate 10 mg/mL Solution from Alcon Laboratories, Inc., marketed since Nov 2022 and currently FDA-listed; retail pharmacies pay about $10.35 per mL (NADAC). It is the main listing for this product, which comes in 2 package sizes.

NDC 00065-0817-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 0065-0817-01 billing pads the labeler segment with a zero
This package
Contains5 mL in 1 bottle, dropper Cost per mL$10.35 NADAC Per package$51.73 / 5 ml Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Also priced by: Medicaid pays $8.62/unit · Part D plans $7.91/unit — full pricing hub ↓
Main listing for product 0065-0817 · Also comes in: 2 mL 0065-0817-02
Rx only Brand On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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NDC database record

One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 0065-0817-01 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human prescription drug
Code segments
0065 labeler · 0817 product · 01 package
Package marketed since
Nov 1, 2022
Sample package
No — commercial package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2027
Barcode (UPC)
0300650817011, 0300650817028
Medicaid fills, this package
760 prescriptions in the last four reported quarters
FDA record last changed
Jul 24, 2026
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Other active recalls for Atropine Sulfate (different manufacturers) — 2 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class II · Jul 24, 2026 — Presence of Particulate Matter: Product contaminated with particulate matter identified as hair, glass and/or paraformaldehyde (American Regent, Inc.) · FDA recall D-0795-2026
Class I · Dec 21, 2023 — Presence of Particulate Matter; identified as glass (Pfizer Inc.) · FDA recall D-0235-2024
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 0065-0817-01
Product NDC 0065-0817
11-digit billing NDC 00065081701
NCPDP billing unit ML — per mL (volume)
RxCUI 1190655
UNII 03J5ZE7KA5
UPC 0300650817011, 0300650817028
Application # NDA208151
SPL Set ID c8093125-ed1a-4eb6-9c81-52c5c7376481
Established class (EPC) Anticholinergic; Cholinergic Muscarinic Antagonist
Mechanism of action Cholinergic Antagonists; Cholinergic Muscarinic Antagonists
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category NDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2022-11-01
Route OPHTHALMIC
Dosage form SOLUTION
Substance ATROPINE SULFATE
TE code (Orange Book) AT2 · RLD · RS

Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification

GPI-14 86350010102010
GCN Seq No 007866
GCN 32952
HICL code 002004
Ingredient (HICL) Atropine Sulfate
HIC1 code Q
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Ear/Eye/Nose/Rectum/Topical/Vagina/Other
HIC2 code Q6
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Ophthalmic Preparations
HIC3 code Q6J
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Mydriatics
AHFS code 12:08.08.00
AHFS class Antimuscarinics/Antispasmodics
FDB label name ATROPINE 1% EYE DROPS
FDB brand name Atropine Sulfate
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
Quick answers
  • GSN (GCN sequence number): 007866
  • GCN: 32952
  • GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 86350010102010
  • HICL (First Databank): 002004
  • AHFS class code: 12:08.08.00
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 1190655
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 0065-0817-01 — a 4-4-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the labeler segment → 00065-0817-01. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Anticholinergic class.

Pharmacologic class Anticholinergic, Cholinergic Muscarinic Antagonist
Drug family (ATC) Belladonna alkaloids, tertiary amines, Anticholinergics, Antidotes
How it works Cholinergic Muscarinic Antagonists, Cholinergic Antagonists
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

Clinical

Label name ATROPINE 1% EYE DROPS Ingredient Atropine Sulfate
📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Ophthalmic atropine is used before eye examinations to dilate (open) the pupil, the black part of the eye through which you see. It is also used to relieve pain caused by swelling and inflammation of the eye.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • Atropine sulfate 1% eye drops widen the pupil and relax the eye's focusing muscle, which helps with eye exams and procedures. They are also used to blur the healthy eye as part of...
  • You place 1 drop in the lower pocket of the eye, about 40 minutes before the maximum dilation is needed. People 3 and older may repeat it up to twice a day if needed. Children unde...
  • Stinging when the drops go in is common. Blurred vision, light sensitivity and dry eyes can also happen. Some people feel drowsy, get a dry mouth or flushed face, or have a faster...
  • Call if you notice swelling or itching around the eyelids, a rash, or a faster heartbeat. Also call for restlessness, confusion or irritability, or if your blurry vision lasts beyo...
📖 Read our full Atropine Ophthalmic guide →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer mLPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly $10.345 $51.73 / 5 ml
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo $8.62 $43.10 / 5 ml
Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 $7.91 $39.53 / 5 ml
NADAC price history (per mL) — tap or hover for the price & month
Aug 2023 Feb 2026 May 2026 Sep 2026 $11.614 $10.334
Flat over the last 11 months.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Per unit Per pack Marketing startMarketing endStatus
00065-0817-01 You're viewing this Main listing 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER in 1 CARTON / 5 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER $10.35 / mL $51.73 2022-11-01 — Active
00065-0817-02 0065-0817-02 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER in 1 CARTON / 2 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER $19.99 / mL $39.97 2022-11-01 — Active

This pack has the lowest per-mL cost of the 2 priced pack sizes ($10.35 NADAC).

In Medicaid, this is the most-dispensed pack of this product — about 97% of fills over the last four reported quarters. See all packs ↓

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in this package?
This package is listed by the FDA — 1 bottle, dropper in 1 carton / 5 ml in 1 bottle, dropper.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of atropine sulfate 10 mg/mL Solution?
Use the 11-digit billing form listed in the identifiers section of this page. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Atropine 10 mg/mL 60219-1750-08 Amneal 1 bottle $4.162 AT1 Availability likely save 60%
Atropine sulfate 10 mg/mL 70069-0583-01 Somerset 1 bottle $4.162 AT1 Availability likely save 60%
Atropine Sulfate 10 mg/mL 70756-0653-35 Lifestar 1 bottle $4.162 AT1 Availability likely save 60%
Atropine 10 mg/mL 60219-1749-03 Amneal 1 bottle $5.134 AT1 Availability likely save 50%
Atropine sulfate 10 mg/mL 70069-0582-01 Somerset 1 bottle $5.134 AT1 Availability likely save 50%
Atropine Sulfate 10 mg/mL 70756-0652-25 Lifestar 1 bottle $5.134 AT1 Availability likely save 50%
Isopto Atropine 10 mg/mL 00065-0303-55 Alcon 1 bottle $9.701 AT2 Discontinued save 6%
atropine sulfate 10 mg/mLthis 00065-0817-01 Alcon 1 bottle $10.345 AT2 Availability likely —
Atropine Sulfate 10 mg/mL 70069-0716-01 Somerset 1 bottle $10.345 AT2 Availability likely —
Atropine sulfate 10 mg/mL 42799-0826-01 Edenbridge 1 bottle $11.515 AT1 Availability likely +11%
Atropine 10 mg/mL 60219-1748-02 Amneal 1 bottle $11.515 AT1 Availability likely +11%
Atropine 10 mg/mL 60505-6226-00 Apotex 1 bottle $11.515 AT1 Availability likely +11%
Atropine sulfate 10 mg/mL 70069-0581-01 Somerset 1 bottle $11.515 AT1 Availability likely +11%
Atropine Sulfate 10 mg/mL 70756-0651-25 Lifestar 1 bottle $11.515 AT1 Availability likely +11%
Atropine Sulfate 10 mg/mL 72603-0264-01 NorthStar 1 bottle $11.515 AT1 Availability likely +11%
Atropine Sulfate 10 mg/mL 24208-0965-01 Bausch 10 vials — — FDA listed —
Atropine 10 mg/mL 50090-7000-00 A-S 1 bottle — AT1 FDA listed —
Atropine 10 mg/mL 50090-7313-00 A-S 1 bottle — AT1 FDA listed —
Atropine Sulfate 10 mg/mL 67296-2124-05 Redpharm 1 bottle — AT1 FDA listed —
Atropine 10 mg/mL 67296-2200-05 Redpharm 1 bottle — AT1 FDA listed —
Atropine Sulfate 10 mg/mL 82260-0001-01 Bausch 10 vials — — FDA listed —
Atropine 10 mg/mL 68083-0671-01 Gland 1 bottle — AT1 FDA listed —
Atropine 10 mg/mL 68083-0669-01 Gland 1 bottle — AT1 FDA listed —
Atropine 10 mg/mL 68083-0670-01 Gland 1 bottle — AT1 FDA listed —
About this product: this is the brand-name version. FDA-approved generic versions are listed, and recent pricing/market data suggests they may be available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
2022
On the market since
Nov 2022
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
4 years listed
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Generic versions listed
see equivalents
✅Generic appears available

FDA-approved generic versions are listed, and recent pricing/market data suggests they may be available — see Therapeutic equivalents.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

🧪 Avoiding an ingredient? See Atropine Ophthalmic inactive ingredients by manufacturer: every current product's list side by side, so you can ask your pharmacy for the version that does not list it.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII F5UM2KM3W7
    Benzalkonium chloride is a chemical compound that works as a preservative and antimicrobial agent in medications. It prevents bacterial and fungal growth in liquid formulations to keep the product safe during storage and use.
  • UNII R57ZHV85D4
    Boric acid is a weak acid derived from boron. In medicines, it typically serves as a buffer to help maintain the product's pH level and may act as a preservative in certain formulations.
  • UNII QTT17582CB
    A strong acid used to adjust and maintain the proper pH level in liquid medicines, ensuring stability and preventing breakdown of active ingredients.
  • UNII 3NXW29V3WO
    Hypromellose is a plant-based thickener made from cellulose. It's used in medicines as a binder to hold ingredients together, a coating for tablets, and a thickener for liquids.
  • UNII 55X04QC32I
    A strong alkaline chemical used to adjust and maintain the pH balance of liquid medicines. It helps keep the medicine stable and ensures it stays effective during storage.
  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.

6 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerAlcon Laboratories, Inc.
Application holderALCON LABORATORIES INC
FDA applicationNDA208151 (NDA)
Labeler code00065
First marketedNov 2022
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio55 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Very long sections are excerpted here and marked; the full text is on DailyMed (linked in the sources below). Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage 59 words ▾

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% is indicated for: Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% is a muscarinic antagonist indicated for: Mydriasis ( 1.1 ) Cycloplegia ( 1.2 ) Penalization of the healthy eye in the treatment of amblyopia ( 1.3 )

1.1 Mydriasis

1.2 Cycloplegia

1.3 Penalization of the healthy eye in the treatment of amblyopia

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 102 words ▾

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION In individuals from three (3) months of age or greater, 1 drop topically to the cul-de-sac of the conjunctiva, forty minutes prior to the intended maximal dilation time. In individuals 3 years of age or greater, doses may be repeated up to twice daily as needed. In individuals from three (3) months of age or greater 1 drop topically to the cul-de-sac of the conjunctiva, forty minutes prior to the intended maximal dilation time ( 2.1 ) In individuals 3 years of age or greater, doses may be repeated up to twice daily as needed.

( 2.2 )

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 20 words ▾

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Ophthalmic solution: 1% atropine sulfate (10mg/mL) Ophthalmic solution: 1% atropine sulfate (10mg/mL) ( 3 )

⛔ Contraindications 45 words ▾

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Atropine sulfate ophthalmic solution should not be used in anyone who has demonstrated a previous hypersensitivity or known allergic reaction to any ingredient of the formulation because it may recur. Hypersensitivity or allergic reaction to any ingredient in the formulation ( 4 )

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions 134 words ▾

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Photophobia and blurred vision due to pupil unresponsiveness and cycloplegia may last up to 2 weeks. ( 5.1 ) Risk of blood pressure increase from systemic absorption ( 5.2 ) Increased adverse drug reaction susceptibility with certain central nervous system conditions ( 5.3 )

5.1Photophobia and Blurred Vision Photophobia and blurred vision due to pupil unresponsiveness and cycloplegia may last up to 2 weeks.

5.2Elevation of Blood Pressure Elevation in blood pressure from systemic absorption has been reported following conjunctival instillation of recommended doses of atropine sulfate ophthalmic solution, 1%.

5.3Increased Adverse Drug Reaction Susceptibility with Certain Central Nervous System Conditions Individuals with Down syndrome, spastic paralysis, or brain damage are particularly susceptible to central nervous system disturbances, cardiopulmonary, and gastrointestinal toxicity from systemic absorption of atropine.

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~1 min read ▾

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in the labeling: Photophobia and Blurred Vision [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Elevation in Blood Pressure [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Increased Adverse Drug Reaction Susceptibility with Certain Central Nervous System Conditions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] The following adverse reactions have been identified following use of atropine sulfate ophthalmic solution. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.

The most common adverse reactions that have been reported are eye pain and stinging on administration, blurred vision, photophobia, superficial keratitis, decreased lacrimation, drowsiness, increased heart rate and blood pressure. ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Alcon Laboratories, Inc., at 1-800-757-9195 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

6.1Ocular Adverse Reactions Eye pain and stinging occurs upon instillation of atropine sulfate ophthalmic solution. Other commonly occurring adverse reactions include blurred vision, photophobia, superficial keratitis and decreased lacrimation. Allergic reactions such as papillary conjunctivitis, contact dermatitis, and eyelid edema may also occur less commonly.

6.2Systemic Adverse Reactions Systemic effects of atropine are related to its anti-muscarinic activity. Systemic adverse events reported include dryness of skin, mouth, and throat from decreased secretions from mucus membranes; drowsiness; restlessness, irritability or delirium from stimulation of the central nervous system; tachycardia; flushed skin of the face and neck.

🔄 Drug Interactions 52 words ▾

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS The use of atropine and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) is generally not recommended because of the potential to precipitate hypertensive crisis. ( 7 )

7.1Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors The use of atropine and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) is generally not recommended because of the potential to precipitate hypertensive crisis.

👥 Use in Specific Populations ~1 min read ▾

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no adequate and well-controlled studies with Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% administration in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk. Adequate animal development and reproduction studies have not been conducted with atropine sulfate. In humans, 1% atropine sulfate is systemically bioavailable following topical ocular administration [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] .

Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% should only be used during pregnancy if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.

8.2Lactation There is no information to inform risk regarding the presence of atropine in human milk following ocular administration of Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% to the mother. The effects on breastfed infants and the effects on milk production are also unknown. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1%.

8.4Pediatric Use Due to the potential for systemic absorption of atropine sulfate ophthalmic solution the use of Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% in children under the age of 3 months is not recommended and the use in children under 3 years of age should be limited to no more than one drop per eye per day. Safety and efficacy in children above the age of 3 months has been established in adequate and well controlled trials.

8.5Geriatric Use No overall differences in safety or effectiveness have been observed between elderly and adult patients.

🤰 Pregnancy 80 words ▾

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no adequate and well-controlled studies with Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% administration in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk. Adequate animal development and reproduction studies have not been conducted with atropine sulfate. In humans, 1% atropine sulfate is systemically bioavailable following topical ocular administration [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] .

Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% should only be used during pregnancy if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.

🧒 Pediatric Use 77 words ▾

8.4Pediatric Use Due to the potential for systemic absorption of atropine sulfate ophthalmic solution the use of Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% in children under the age of 3 months is not recommended and the use in children under 3 years of age should be limited to no more than one drop per eye per day. Safety and efficacy in children above the age of 3 months has been established in adequate and well controlled trials.

🧓 Geriatric Use 18 words ▾

8.5Geriatric Use No overall differences in safety or effectiveness have been observed between elderly and adult patients.

🆘 Overdosage 144 words ▾

10 OVERDOSAGE In the event of accidental ingestion or toxic overdosage with atropine sulfate ophthalmic solution supportive care may include a short acting barbiturate or diazepam as needed to control marked excitement and convulsions. Large doses for sedation should be avoided because central depressant action may coincide with the depression occurring late in atropine poisoning. Central stimulants are not recommended.

Physostigmine, given by slow intravenous injection of 1 to 4 mg (0.5 to 1 mg in pediatric populations), rapidly abolishes delirium and coma caused by large doses of atropine. Since physostigmine is rapidly destroyed, the patient may again lapse into coma after one to two hours, and repeated doses may be required. Artifi­cial respiration with oxygen may be necessary.

Cooling measures may be needed to help to reduce fever, especially in pediatric populations. The fatal pediatric and adult doses of atropine are not known.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ~1 min read ▾

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1Mechanism of Action Atropine acts as a competitive antagonist of the parasympathetic (and sympathetic) acetylcholine muscarinic receptors. Topical atropine on the eye induces mydriasis by inhibiting contraction of the circular pupillary sphincter muscle normally stimulated by acetylcholine. This inhibition allows the countering radial pupillary dilator muscle to contract which results in dilation of the pupil.

Additionally, atropine induces cycloplegia by paralysis of the ciliary muscle which controls accommodation while viewing objects.

12.2Pharmacodynamics The onset of action after administration of Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% generally occurs in minutes with maximal effect seen in hours and the effect can last multiple days [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )].

12.3Pharmacokinetics In a study of healthy subjects, after topical ocular administration of 30 μL of atropine sulfate ophthalmic solution, 1%, the mean (± SD) systemic bioavailability of l-hyoscyamine was reported to be approximately 64 ± 29% (range 19% to 95%) as compared to intravenous administration of atropine sulfate. The mean (± SD) time to maximum plasma concentration (Tmax) was approximately 28 ± 27 minutes (range 3 to 60 minutes), and the mean (±SD) peak plasma concentration (Cmax) of l-hyoscyamine was 288 ± 73 pg/mL.

The mean (±SD) plasma half-life was reported to be approximately 2.5 ± 0.8 hours. In a separate study of patients undergoing ocular surgery, after topical ocular administration of 40 μL of atropine sulfate ophthalmic solution, 1%, the mean (± SD) plasma Cmax of l-hyoscyamine was 860 ± 402 pg/mL.

🧬 Mechanism of Action 72 words ▾

12.1Mechanism of Action Atropine acts as a competitive antagonist of the parasympathetic (and sympathetic) acetylcholine muscarinic receptors. Topical atropine on the eye induces mydriasis by inhibiting contraction of the circular pupillary sphincter muscle normally stimulated by acetylcholine. This inhibition allows the countering radial pupillary dilator muscle to contract which results in dilation of the pupil.

Additionally, atropine induces cycloplegia by paralysis of the ciliary muscle which controls accommodation while viewing objects.

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 76 words ▾

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% is supplied sterile in low-density polyethylene plastic DROP-TAINER® dispensers with low-density polyethylene tips and red polypropylene caps as follows: 2 mL ­filled in 4-mL bottles NDC 0065-0817-02 5 mL fi­lled in 8-mL bottles NDC 0065-0817-01 Storage: Store Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% at 2°C to 25°C (36°F to 77°F). After opening, Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution 1% can be used until the expiration date on the bottle.

📋 Description 126 words ▾

11 DESCRIPTION Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% is a sterile topical ophthalmic solution. Each mL of Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% contains 10 mg of atropine sulfate monohydrate equivalent to 9.7 mg/mL of atropine sulfate or 8.3 mg of atropine. Atropine sulfate monohydrate is designated chemically as benzeneacetic acid, α-(hydroxymethyl)-,8-methyl-8-aza-bicyclo-[3.2.1]oct-3-yl ester, endo-(+)-, sulfate(2:1) (salt), monohydrate.

Its molecular formula is (C17H23NO3)2 • H2SO4 • H2O and it is represented by the chemical structure: Atropine sulfate monohydrate is colorless crystals or white crystalline powder and has a molecular weight of 694.83. Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% has a pH of 3.5 to 6.0. Active ingredient: atropine sulfate monohydrate 1% Preservative: benzalkonium chloride 0.01% Inactive ingredients: hypromellose, boric acid, sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid (to adjust pH), puri­fied water.

💬 Information for Patients 87 words ▾

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise patients not to drive or engage in other hazardous activities while pupils are dilated. Advise patient that they may experience blurry vision and sensitivity to light and should protect their eyes in bright illumination during dilation. These effects may last up to a couple weeks.

Advise patients that they may experience drowsiness. Advise patients not to touch the dispenser tip to any surface, as this may contaminate the solution. Alcon ALCON LABORATORIES, INC.

Fort Worth, Texas 76134 USA © 2022 Alcon Inc.

🍼 Nursing Mothers 80 words ▾

8.2Lactation There is no information to inform risk regarding the presence of atropine in human milk following ocular administration of Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% to the mother. The effects on breastfed infants and the effects on milk production are also unknown. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1%.

🧬 Pharmacokinetics 134 words ▾

12.3Pharmacokinetics In a study of healthy subjects, after topical ocular administration of 30 μL of atropine sulfate ophthalmic solution, 1%, the mean (± SD) systemic bioavailability of l-hyoscyamine was reported to be approximately 64 ± 29% (range 19% to 95%) as compared to intravenous administration of atropine sulfate. The mean (± SD) time to maximum plasma concentration (Tmax) was approximately 28 ± 27 minutes (range 3 to 60 minutes), and the mean (±SD) peak plasma concentration (Cmax) of l-hyoscyamine was 288 ± 73 pg/mL.

The mean (±SD) plasma half-life was reported to be approximately 2.5 ± 0.8 hours. In a separate study of patients undergoing ocular surgery, after topical ocular administration of 40 μL of atropine sulfate ophthalmic solution, 1%, the mean (± SD) plasma Cmax of l-hyoscyamine was 860 ± 402 pg/mL.

🧬 Pharmacodynamics 37 words ▾

12.2Pharmacodynamics The onset of action after administration of Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% generally occurs in minutes with maximal effect seen in hours and the effect can last multiple days [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )].

🔬 Clinical Studies 61 words ▾

14 CLINICAL STUDIES Topical administration of Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% results in mydriasis and/or cycloplegia, with efficacy demonstrated in both adults and children. The maximum effect for mydriasis is achieved in about 30–40 minutes after administration, with recovery after approximately 7–10 days. The maximum effect for cycloplegia is achieved within 60–180 minutes after administration, with recovery after approximately 7–12 days.

🧪 Nonclinical Toxicology 30 words ▾

13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY

13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Atropine sulfate was negative in the Salmonella/microsome mutagenicity test. Studies to evaluate carcinogenicity and impairment of fertility have not been conducted.

📄 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility 27 words ▾

13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Atropine sulfate was negative in the Salmonella/microsome mutagenicity test. Studies to evaluate carcinogenicity and impairment of fertility have not been conducted.

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel ~3 min read ▾

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 0065-0817-02 For Topical Ophthalmic Use Alcon Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% 2 mL Sterile Rx Only INGREDIENTS: Each mL contains: Active: atropine sulfate monohydrate 1%. Preservative: benzalkonium chloride 0.01%. Inactives: hypromellose 0.5%, boric acid, sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid (to adjust pH), purified water.

Dosage and Administration: See Prescribing Information. PRECAUTION: Do not touch dropper tip to any surface, as this may contaminate the solution. STORAGE: Store at 2°C to 25°C (36°F to 77°F).

Read enclosed insert. After opening, Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution 1% can be used until the expiration date on the bottle. Alcon ALCON LABORATORIES, INC.

Fort Worth, Texas 76134 USA Product of India 300055337-0722

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 0065-0817-02 For Topical Ophthalmic Use Alcon Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% 2 mL Sterile Rx Only INGREDIENTS: Each mL contains: Active: atropine sulfate monohydrate 1%. Preservative: benzalkonium chloride 0.01%. Inactives: hypromellose 0.5%, boric acid, sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid (to adjust pH), purified water.

Dosage and Administration: See Prescribing Information. PRECAUTION: Do not touch dropper tip to any surface, as this may contaminate the solution. STORAGE: Store at 2°C to 25°C (36°F to 77°F).

Read enclosed insert. After opening, Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution 1% can be used until the expiration date on the bottle. Alcon ALCON LABORATORIES, INC.

Fort Worth, Texas 76134 USA Product of Germany 300053026-0722

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% NDC 0065-0817-02 Rx Only STORAGE: Store at 2°C to 25°C (36°F to 77°F). ALCON LABORATORIES, INC. Fort Worth, Texas 76134 USA 2 mL Sterile INGREDIENTS: Each mL contains: Active: atropine sulfate monohydrate 1%.

Preservative: benzalkonium chloride 0.01%. Inactives: hypromellose 0.5%, boric acid, sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid (to adjust pH), purified water. Dosage and Administration: See Prescribing information.

FOR TOPICAL OPHTHALMIC USE

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 0065-0817-01 For Topical Ophthalmic Use Alcon Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% 5 mL Sterile Dosage and Administration: See Prescribing Information. PRECAUTION: Do not touch dropper tip to any surface, as this may contaminate the solution. STORAGE: Store at 2°C to 25°C (36°F to 77°F).

Read enclosed insert. After opening, Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution 1% can be used until the expiration date on the bottle. Rx Only INGREDIENTS: Each mL contains: Active: atropine sulfate monohydrate 1%.

Preservative: benzalkonium chloride 0.01%. Inactives: hypromellose 0.5%, boric acid, sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid (to adjust pH), purified water. Alcon ALCON LABORATORIES, INC.

Fort Worth, Texas 76134 USA Product of Germany 300057551-0722

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 0065-0817-01 For Topical Ophthalmic Use Alcon Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% 5 mL Sterile Dosage and Administration: See Prescribing Information. PRECAUTION: Do not touch dropper tip to any surface, as this may contaminate the solution. STORAGE: Store at 2°C to 25°C (36°F to 77°F).

Read enclosed insert. After opening, Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution 1% can be used until the expiration date on the bottle. Rx Only INGREDIENTS: Each mL contains: Active: atropine sulfate monohydrate 1%.

Preservative: benzalkonium chloride 0.01%. Inactives: hypromellose 0.5%, boric acid, sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid (to adjust pH), purified water. Alcon ALCON LABORATORIES, INC.

Fort Worth, Texas 76134 USA Product of India 300057552-0722

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% NDC 0065-0817-01 Sterile 5 mL Rx Only INGREDIENTS: Each mL contains: Active: atropine sulfate monohydrate 1%. Preservative: benzalkonium chloride 0.01%. Inactives: hypromellose 0.5%, boric acid, sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid (to adjust pH), purified water. Dosage and Admini… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

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Medicaid utilization & spend

📍 This exact package only: Medicaid data is reported per full 11-digit NDC — labeler, product and pack size — so every number here is for this package alone, not the drug overall. Other pack sizes report separately.
💊 Pharmacy benefit only: These are Medicaid outpatient pharmacy claims, billed by NDC. They exclude the medical benefit — clinic- or hospital-administered drugs billed under HCPCS J-codes — so drugs used mostly that way (e.g. Avastin, Lucentis, Keytruda) can look low or missing here. That’s expected, not an error.
📅 Q1 2025 – Q1 2026 · 5 quarters of data
ⓘ The newest quarter is usually incomplete when first published; states restate recent quarters in later CMS releases, so the latest figures typically revise upward. State coverage-policy changes can also shift quarter-to-quarter totals.
Prescriptions last 4 qtrs
760
Units reimbursed last 4 qtrs
6.3K
Gross reimbursed last 4 qtrs
$54.6K
Avg / prescription
$71.89
Avg / unit
$8.6192
Latest quarter Q1 2026
134Rx
Medicaid pays / mL
$8.6192
gross reimbursed
vs
NADAC / mL
$10.3450
acquisition cost
=
Spread
−$1.7258
-17% vs cost
What Medicaid paid per mL (before rebates; includes the pharmacy’s dispensing fee) compared with NADAC — the average price pharmacies pay to buy the drug. A positive spread means Medicaid reimbursed more than the purchase price, before manufacturer rebates.
Fee-for-service vs managed care ⓘ
83% FFS 17% MCO
Fee-for-service · 628 Rx Managed care · 132 Rx
State Medicaid map
Alaska: no data reported AK Maine: no data reported ME Washington: no data reported WA Idaho: no data reported ID Montana: no data reported MT North Dakota: no data reported ND Minnesota: no data reported MN Wisconsin: no data reported WI Michigan: no data reported MI New York: 687 units · 3.5 per 100k residents NY Vermont: no data reported VT New Hampshire: no data reported NH Oregon: 120 units · 2.8 per 100k residents OR Nevada: no data reported NV Wyoming: no data reported WY South Dakota: no data reported SD Iowa: no data reported IA Illinois: no data reported IL Indiana: no data reported IN Ohio: no data reported OH Pennsylvania: 90 units · 0.7 per 100k residents PA New Jersey: 55 units · 0.6 per 100k residents NJ Massachusetts: no data reported MA California: 847 units · 2.2 per 100k residents CA Utah: no data reported UT Colorado: no data reported CO Nebraska: no data reported NE Missouri: no data reported MO Kentucky: no data reported KY West Virginia: no data reported WV Virginia: no data reported VA Maryland: no data reported MD Connecticut: no data reported CT Rhode Island: no data reported RI Arizona: 70 units · 0.9 per 100k residents AZ New Mexico: no data reported NM Kansas: no data reported KS Arkansas: 3,315 units · 108 per 100k residents AR Tennessee: no data reported TN North Carolina: 120 units · 1.1 per 100k residents NC South Carolina: no data reported SC Delaware: no data reported DE Oklahoma: no data reported OK Louisiana: 65 units · 1.4 per 100k residents LA Mississippi: no data reported MS Alabama: 280 units · 5.5 per 100k residents AL Georgia: 445 units · 4.0 per 100k residents GA D.C.: no data reported DC Hawaii: no data reported HI Texas: no data reported TX Florida: 245 units · 1.1 per 100k residents FL
Units reimbursed · per 100k residents
0.6108
gray = no data reported ⓘ
Colors are per 100,000 residents, so big states don’t automatically dominate. Tap or hover a state for its actual totals.
Tap or hover a state
…for its Medicaid breakdown
🏆 Top states by units · per 100k residents
1 Arkansas 108 /100k
2 Alabama 5.5 /100k
3 Georgia 4.0 /100k
4 New York 3.5 /100k
5 Oregon 2.8 /100k
6 California 2.2 /100k
7 Louisiana 1.4 /100k
8 North Carolina 1.1 /100k
National units — by quarter
💵 About the dollar figures: “reimbursed” is what Medicaid paid pharmacies before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower than these numbers. Fee-for-service and managed-care claims are combined unless split above. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data; per-100k rates use 2023 Census population estimates.

Medicaid utilization by pack size

Medicaid (SDUD) totals over the four most recent reported quarters for every package size of this drug — handy when a specific package (e.g. a starter/titration pack) carries little or no Medicaid volume on its own.
1 bottle00065-0817-02 24 Rx · $1,218
Drug total (last 4 qtrs): 784 Rx · 6,403 units · $55,855 gross reimbursed
Tap a pack size to open its page. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data, last 4 quarters.

Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Atropine Sulfate — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 7 manufacturers.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Atropine Sulfate. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
Period
Total Part D spend
$2.44M
Claims incl. refills
57.2K
Beneficiaries
42.2K
Spend / beneficiary
$57.89
Spend / claim
$42.70
Trend by period
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.