The invention relates to a lubricant dispenser having a lubricant cartridge (1), which has a lubricant storage space (2) having an outlet opening (3) for lubricant (4), a carrier (5) which is connected to the lubricant cartridge (1) in a detachable manner and accommodates a battery-operated motor (6) for driving a spindle (7), and a plunger (8) connected to the spindle (7) for ejecting the lubricant (4), wherein an output shaft (9) of the motor (6) is connected to the spindle (7) by means of an adapter (10) and wherein the adapter (10) is mounted in a rotationally movable manner in an accommodation space (11) of the carrier (5) that is open towards the lubricant cartridge (1). A rolling bearing (12), which is arranged between the carrier (5) and the adapter (10), is provided as the bearing of the adapter (10). The adapter (10) is secured axially against falling out of the accommodation space by means of a retaining means (13) that is fastened to the carrier (5) and preferably designed as a lid.