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Sodium Chloride 9 mg/mL Injection — NDC 55154-9357-05 package photo

Sodium Chloride 9 mg/mL Injection

by Cardinal Health 107, LLC · 5 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 BAG (55154-9357-5) / 10 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE
NDC 55154-9357-05
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 55154-9357-5 billing pads the package segment with a zero
Rx only Generic 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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⚠️
Other active recalls for Sodium Chloride (different manufacturers) — 6 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class II · Apr 2, 2026 — Lack of Assurance of Sterility (Huons Co., Ltd.) · FDA recall D-0531-2026
Class II · Mar 11, 2026 — Lack of Assurance of Sterility (Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC) · FDA recall D-0433-2026
Class II · Mar 11, 2026 — Lack of Assurance of Sterility (Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC) · FDA recall D-0427-2026
Class II · Mar 11, 2026 — Lack of Assurance of Sterility (Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC) · FDA recall D-0425-2026
Class II · Mar 11, 2026 — Lack of Assurance of Sterility (Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC) · FDA recall D-0429-2026
Class II · Mar 11, 2026 — Lack of Assurance of Sterility (Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC) · FDA recall D-0431-2026
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 55154-9357-5
Product NDC 55154-9357
11-digit billing NDC 55154935705
RxCUI 1807637
UNII 451W47IQ8X
UPC 0055154935753
Application # ANDA088912
SPL Set ID 97007188-43fe-416c-a87b-6ccc4d9ae2ec
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 ANDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2000-08-10
Route INTRAVENOUS
Dosage form INJECTION
Substance SODIUM CHLORIDE
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 55154-9357-5 — 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 → 55154-9357-05. 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

LabelerCardinal Health 107, LLC
Application holderFRESENIUS KABI USA LLC
FDA applicationANDA088912 (ANDA)
Labeler code55154
First marketedAug 2000
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio472 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?
  • In some situations — like after surgery, during serious illness, or when someone can't take anything by mouth — the body needs fluids and electrolytes delivered directly into the b...
  • Why would someone need sodium chloride through an IV? Can't you just drink water?
📖 Read our full Sodium Chloride 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.

🧪 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 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.

1 inactive ingredient 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 eachPer 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 · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
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No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
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 9 mg/mL 00409-4888-10 Hospira, 25 vials $0.088 AP Availability likely —
Sodium Chloride 9 mg/mL 00264-9375-88 B. 10 ml — AP FDA listed —
Sodium Chloride 9 mg/mL 00404-9955-10 Henry 1 vial — — FDA listed —
Sodium Chloride 9 mg/mL 00641-6144-25 Hikma 25 vials — — FDA listed —
Sodium Chloride 9 mg/mL 51662-1342-01 HF 10 ml — AP FDA listed —
Sodium Chloride 9 mg/mL 55154-0126-05 Cardinal 5 vials — AP Discontinued —
Sodium Chloride 9 mg/mLthis 55154-9357-05 Cardinal 5 vials — — FDA listed —
Sodium Chloride 9 mg/mL 63323-0186-02 Fresenius 25 vials — — FDA listed —
Sodium Chloride 9 mg/mL 65282-1510-01 Spectra 5 ampules — AP FDA listed —
Sodium Chloride 9 mg/mL 76420-0083-10 Asclemed 10 ml — AP FDA listed —
Sodium Chloride 9 mg/mL 84549-0888-10 ProPharma 10 ml — AP FDA listed —
Sodium Chloride 9 mg/mL 00264-1800-31 B. 50 ml — AP FDA listed —
0.9% Sodium Chloride 9 mg/mL 51662-1577-01 HF 500 ml — AP FDA listed —
Sodium Chloride 9 mg/mL 63323-0632-40 Fresenius 1000 ml — AP FDA listed —
Sodium Chloride 9 mg/mL 65219-0328-50 Fresenius 1000 ml — AP FDA listed —
Sodium Chloride 9 mg/mL 65219-0432-85 Fresenius 500 ml — AP FDA listed —
Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL 65219-0466-60 Fresenius 50 ml — AP FDA listed —
Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL 65219-0468-50 Fresenius 100 ml — AP FDA listed —
Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL 65219-0470-30 Fresenius 250 ml — AP FDA listed —
Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL 65219-0472-20 Fresenius 500 ml — AP FDA listed —
Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL 65219-0474-10 Fresenius 1000 ml — AP FDA listed —
Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL 17271-0701-02 Becton 50 ml — AP FDA listed —
Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL 63323-0623-53 Fresenius 50 ml — AP FDA listed —
Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL 65219-0222-25 Fresenius 250 ml — AP FDA listed —
Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL 17271-0771-02 BECTON 50 ml — AP FDA listed —
Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL 65219-0224-50 Fresenius 500 ml — AP FDA listed —
Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL 65219-0218-50 Fresenius 50 ml — AP FDA listed —
Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL 65219-0220-10 Fresenius 100 ml — AP FDA listed —
Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL 65219-0282-10 Fresenius 1000 ml — AP FDA listed —
Sodium Chloride 9 mg/mL 00487-4301-05 Nephron 50 ml — AP FDA listed —
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
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

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2000
On the market since
Aug 2000
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
26 years listed
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Generic on the market
this product is a generic
✅This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

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 — 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
55154-9357-05 You're viewing this 5 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 BAG (55154-9357-5) / 10 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE 2000-08-10 Active

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Finished prescription product
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 — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
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 55154-9357-5, 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: 55154-9357-05, written without dashes as 55154935705. 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 55154-9357-05, the first segment (55154) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Cardinal Health 107, LLC; the middle segment (9357) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (05) 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 Cardinal Health 107, LLC. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Cardinal Health 107, LLC 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 🔄 Drug Interactions 🤰 Pregnancy 🧒 Pediatric Use 🆘 Overdosage 🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 📋 Description
🎯 Indications and Usage 32 words ▾

INDICATIONS AND 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 57 words ▾

DOSAGE AND 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. See PRECAUTIONS .

🤒 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.

🔄 Drug Interactions 93 words ▾

Drug Interactions Some drugs for injection may be incompatible in a given vehicle, or when combined in the same vehicle or in a vehicle containing benzyl alcohol. Consult with pharmacist, if available. Use aseptic technique for single or multiple entry and withdrawal from all containers.

When diluting or dissolving drugs, mix thoroughly and use promptly. Do not store reconstituted solutions of drugs for injection unless otherwise directed by the manufacturer of the solute. Do not use unless the solution is clear and seal intact.

Do not reuse single dose containers, discard unused portion.

🤰 Pregnancy 58 words ▾

Pregnancy Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 0.9%. It is also not known whether Sodium Chloride Injection containing additives can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 0.9% containing additives should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

🧒 Pediatric Use 41 words ▾

Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness in the pediatric population are based on the similarity of the clinical conditions of the pediatric and adult populations. In neonates or very small infants the volume of fluid may affect fluid and electrolyte balance.

🆘 Overdosage 52 words ▾

OVERDOSAGE: 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, reevaluate the patient and institute appropriate corrective measures. (See PRECAUTIONS and ADVERSE REACTIONS ).

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 193 words ▾

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY: 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 Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 0.9%, 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 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 100 words ▾

HOW SUPPLIED: Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 0.9%, preservative free, is available as follows: Unit of Sale Overbagged with 5 x 10 mL Single Dose vial in each bag, NDC 55154-9357-5 WARNING: This Unit Dose package is not child resistant and is Intended for Institutional Use Only. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. Preservative Free.

Discard unused portion. Use only if solution is clear and seal intact. Store at 20º to 25ºC (68º to 77ºF) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature] www.fresenius-kabi.com/us Distributed By: Cardinal Health Dublin, OH 43017 L33756070324 45764F Revised: November 2020 Fresenius Kabi Logo

📋 Description 133 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. Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 0.9% is a sterile, nonpyrogenic solution. The osmolarity is 0.300 mOsmol/mL (calculated).

Each mL contains: Sodium chloride 9 mg; Water for Injection q.s. It contains no bacteriostat, antimicrobial agent or added buffer and is supplied only in single dose containers. Hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide may have been added for pH adjustment (pH 4.5-7.0).

Sodium chloride occurs as colorless cubic crystals or white crystalline powder and has a saline taste. Sodium chloride is freely soluble in water. It is soluble in glycerin and slightly soluble in alcohol.

The empirical formula for sodium chloride is NaCl and the molecular weight is 58.44.

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 55154-8352-05 · Cardinal 55154-9363-05 · Cardinal →
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.