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0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE 9 mg/mL Injection, Solution, 50 mL — NDC 51662-1359-01 package photo

0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE 9 mg/mL Injection, Solution, 50 mL

by HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst · 50 mL in 1 VIAL, PLASTIC (51662-1359-1)
NDC 51662-1359-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 51662-1359-1 billing pads the package segment with a zero
Rx only Brand On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 51662-1359-1
Product NDC 51662-1359
11-digit billing NDC 51662135901
RxCUI 1807631
UNII 451W47IQ8X
Application # NDA018803
SPL Set ID 8dfb05c0-77e8-2fa1-e053-2a95a90a3d33
Established class (EPC) Osmotic Laxative
Mechanism of action Osmotic Activity
Physiologic effect Increased Large Intestinal Motility; Inhibition Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category NDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2019-07-18
Route INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS, SUBCUTANEOUS
Dosage form INJECTION, SOLUTION
Substance SODIUM CHLORIDE
TE code (Orange Book) AP · RLD · RS
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 51662-1359-1 — a 5-4-1 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 package segment → 51662-1359-01. 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 Sodium class.

Drug family (ATC) Sodium, Salt solutions, Electrolyte solutions
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.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerHF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst
Application holderHOSPIRA INC
FDA applicationNDA018803 (NDA)
Labeler code51662
First marketedJul 2019
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio332 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.

🩺 Clinical

📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • Yes, exactly. Saline is just sodium chloride dissolved in water — it's essentially a sterile salt-water solution. Depending on the concentration and form, it can be used as an IV f...
  • I've heard of saline solution — is that the same thing as sodium chloride?
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  • Why would someone need sodium chloride through an IV? Can't you just drink water?
📖 Read our full Sodium Chloride guide →

Supplement & herbal interactions

🌿 Drug–supplement interaction checker →
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.

🧪 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.

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

  • 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 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.

3 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.

💲 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 Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 $0.0121 $0.61 / 50 ml
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.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Sodium Chloride 900 mg/100mL 00409-7101-02 Hospira, 24 pouches $0.021 AP Availability likely —
Sodium Chloride 9 mg/mL 00409-4888-10 Hospira, 25 vials $0.088 AP Availability likely —
Sodium Chloride 9 mg/mL 00264-1800-31 B. 50 ml — AP FDA listed —
Sodium Chloride 9 g/1000mL 00338-0049-01 Baxter 150 ml — — Discontinued —
Sodium Chloride 450 mg/100mL 00338-0164-01 Baxter 50 ml — AP FDA listed —
Sodium Chloride 450 mg/50mL 00338-0182-04 Baxter 50 ml — AP FDA listed —
Sodium Chloride 450 mg/50mL 00338-0192-04 Baxter 50 ml — AP FDA listed —
Sodium Chloride 900 mg/100mL 00338-0553-11 Baxter 50 ml — AP FDA listed —
Sodium Chloride 450 mg/50mL 00338-9151-30 Baxter 50 ml — AP FDA listed —
Sodium Chloride 9 g/1000mL 00338-9657-75 Baxter 50 ml — — FDA listed —
Sodium Chloride 9 g/1000mL 00338-9659-75 Baxter 50 ml — — FDA listed —
Sodium Chloride 450 mg/50mL 00338-9660-40 Baxter 50 ml — AP FDA listed —
Sodium Chloride 9 mg/mL 00404-9954-20 Henry 1 vial — AP FDA listed —
Sodium Chloride 9 mg/mL 00487-4301-05 Nephron 50 ml — AP FDA listed —
Sodium Chloride 900 mg/100mL 00990-7984-13 ICU 48 pouches — AP FDA listed —
Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL 17271-0701-02 Becton 50 ml — AP FDA listed —
Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL 17271-0771-02 BECTON 50 ml — AP FDA listed —
0.9% Sodium Chloride 9 mg/mLthis 51662-1359-01 HF 50 ml — AP FDA listed —
Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL 63323-0623-53 Fresenius 50 ml — AP FDA listed —
Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL 65219-0218-50 Fresenius 50 ml — AP FDA listed —
Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL 65219-0466-60 Fresenius 50 ml — AP FDA listed —
Sodium Chloride 9 g/1000mL 70512-0841-06 SOLA 50 ml — AP FDA listed —
Sodium Chloride 9 g/1000mL 76297-0001-01 LABORATORIOS 500 ml — AP FDA listed —
Sodium Chloride 9 g/1000mL 79672-0613-10 Nextgen 50 ml — AP FDA listed —
Sodium Chloride 9 g/1000mL 81826-0001-01 CODAN 50 ml — AP FDA listed —
Polifleks .9 g/100mL 84879-0263-01 POLIFARMA 50 ml — — Discontinued —
About this product: this is the brand-name version. Some generic versions are approved by the FDA, but we could not confirm current pharmacy availability from our pricing/market data.
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

🏛️
2019
On the market since
Jul 2019
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
7 years listed
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Generic approved (availability unconfirmed)
see note
🔒Generic approved by FDA, but pharmacy availability is not confirmed

The FDA lists approved generic versions of this medicine, but that does not always mean a pharmacy can get one today. Patent rules, launch agreements, supply and pricing can affect when generics actually arrive.

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.

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

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Sodium Chloride (matched by generic name) — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 9 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 Sodium Chloride. 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
$2.42M
Claims incl. refills
105K
Beneficiaries
50.3K
Spend / beneficiary
$48.15
Spend / claim
$23.08
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.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
51662-1359-01 You're viewing this 50 mL in 1 VIAL, PLASTIC (51662-1359-1) 2019-07-18 Active

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

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What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data ✓ Available
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 51662-1359-1, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 51662-1359-01, written without dashes as 51662135901. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 51662-1359-01, the first segment (51662) is the labeler code FDA assigned to HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst; the middle segment (1359) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (01) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration 🤒 Adverse Reactions 🆘 Overdosage 🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 📋 Description
🎯 Indications and Usage 32 words ▾

INDICATIONS & USAGE This parenteral preparation is indicated only for diluting or dissolving drugs for intravenous, intramuscular or subcutaneous injection, according to instructions of the manufacturer of the drug to be administered.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 54 words ▾

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION The volume of the preparation to be used for diluting or dissolving any drug for injection, is dependent on the vehicle concentration, dose and route of administration as recommended by the manufacturer. This parenteral should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit.

🤒 Adverse Reactions 75 words ▾

ADVERSE REACTIONS Reactions which may occur because of this solution, added drugs or the technique of reconstitution or administration include febrile response, local tenderness, abscess, tissue necrosis or infection at the site of injection, venous thrombosis or phlebitis extending from the site of injection and extravasation. If an adverse reaction does occur, discontinue the infusion, evaluate the patient, institute appropriate countermeasures, and if possible, retrieve and save the remainder of the unused vehicle for examination.

🆘 Overdosage 53 words ▾

OVERDOSAGE SECTION Use only as a diluent or solvent. This parenteral preparation is unlikely to pose a threat of carbohydrate, sodium chloride or fluid overload except possibly in neonates or very small infants. In the event these should occur, re-evaluate the patient and institute appropriate corrective measures. See PRECAUTIONS and ADVERSE REACTIONS .

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 182 words ▾

CLINICALPHARMACOLOGY Sodium chloride in water dissociates to provide sodium (Na+) and chloride (Cl‾) ions. These ions are normal constituents of the body fluids (principally extracellular) and are essential for maintaining electrolyte balance. The distribution and excretion of sodium (Na+) and chloride (Cl‾) are largely under the control of the kidney which maintains a balance between intake and output.

The small volume of fluid and amount of sodium chloride provided by 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP when used only as an isotonic vehicle for parenteral injection of drugs, is unlikely to exert a significant effect on fluid and electrolyte balance except possibly in neonates and very small infants. Water is an essential constituent of all body tissues and accounts for approximately 70% of total body weight. Average normal adult daily requirement ranges from two to three liters (1.0 to 1.5 liters each for insensible water loss by perspiration and urine production).

Water balance is maintained by various regulatory mechanisms. Water distribution depends primarily on the concentration of electrolytes in the body compartments and sodium (Na+) plays a major role in maintaining physiologic equilibrium.

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 115 words ▾

HOW SUPPLIED 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION, USP is supplied in the following dosage forms. NDC 51662-1359-1 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION, USP 50mL VIAL HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst Mukilteo, WA 98275 Also supplied in the following manufacture supplied dosage forms 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP is supplied in the following: Store at 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.] Instructions for Use of the Syringe Systems Instructions for using the Carpuject Syringe are available with the reusable Carpuject Holder, List 2049-02.

LIFESHIELD® is the trademark of ICU Medical, Inc. and is used under license. Distributed by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA LAB-1097-2.0 10/2018 HOW SUPPLIED HOW SUPPLIED LOGO

📋 Description 192 words ▾

DESCRIPTION This preparation is designed solely for parenteral use only after addition of drugs that require dilution or must be dissolved in an aqueous vehicle prior to injection. 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP is a sterile, nonpyrogenic, isotonic solution of sodium chloride and water for injection. Each mL contains sodium chloride 9 mg.

It contains no bacteriostat, antimicrobial agent or added buffer and is supplied only in single-dose containers to dilute or dissolve drugs for injection. 0.308 mOsmol/mL (calc.). 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP contains no preservatives.

The solution may contain hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide for pH adjustment. pH 5.3 (4.5 to 7.0). Sodium Chloride, USP is chemically designated NaCl, a white crystalline compound freely soluble in water. The glass container is a Type I borosilicate glass and meets the requirements of the powdered glass test according to the USP standards.

The semi-rigid vial is fabricated from a specially formulated polyolefin. It is a copolymer of ethylene and propylene. The safety of the plastic has been confirmed by tests in animals according to USP biological standards for plastic containers.

The container requires no vapor barrier to maintain the proper drug concentration.

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 51662-1358-01 · HF 51662-1363-01 · HF →
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.