Nicotine 7 mg/24h Patch, 14 pouches — NDC 0536-5894-88 (Billing 00536-5894-88)
This is a package of 14 pouches of Nicotine 7 mg/24h Patch from Rugby Laboratories, marketed since Jun 2024 and currently FDA-listed; retail pharmacies pay about $1.82 per pouche (NADAC). It is the main listing for this product, which comes in 2 package sizes.
NDC database record
One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 0536-5894-88 alone.
- Record
- FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
- Code segments
- 0536 labeler · 5894 product · 88 package
- Package marketed since
- Jun 25, 2024
- Sample package
- No — commercial package
- Listing certified through
- Dec 31, 2026
- Billing quantity
- 14 EA per package
- Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
- 3 0536589488 3
- Medicaid fills, this package
- 61,746 prescriptions in the last four reported quarters
- FDA record last changed
- Jul 24, 2026
Identity & classification
Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package
Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification
- GSN (GCN sequence number): 016425
- GCN: 03421
- GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 62100005008520
- HICL (First Databank): 006249
- AHFS class code: 12:02.00.00
- RxCUI (RxNorm): 198029
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 6, 2026
- RxNorm (NLM RxNav) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- Medi-Span GPI (licensed)
- First Databank (licensed) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Cholinergic Nicotinic Agonist class.
Where does this data come from?
- RxClass (NLM) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
Clinical
Nicotine skin patches are used to help people stop smoking cigarettes. They provide a source of nicotine that reduces the withdrawal symptoms experienced when smoking is stopped.
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Patient education
Supplement & herbal interactions
Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Nicotine — tap one for details:
Where does this data come from?
- MedlinePlus (NLM) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 6, 2026
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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 system | Per ea | Per package |
|---|---|---|
| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | $1.820 | $25.48 / 14 h |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | $1.76 | $24.65 / 14 h |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
Where does this data come from?
- CMS NADAC weekly file · file of Sep 30, 2026
- CMS ASP pricing files · refreshed Sep 20, 2026
- CMS Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data · through Q1 2026
- CMS Part D plan pricing files · refreshed Sep 24, 2026
- VA National Acquisition Center price file
Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Per unit | Per pack | Marketing start | Marketing end | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00536-5894-53 0536-5894-53 | 7 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 1 h in 1 POUCH | $1.82 / ea | $12.74 | 2024-06-25 | — | Active |
| 00536-5894-88 You're viewing this Main listing | 14 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 1 h in 1 POUCH | $1.82 / ea | $25.48 | 2024-06-25 | — | Active |
This pack effectively ties for the lowest per-ea cost of the 2 priced pack sizes ($1.82 NADAC).
In Medicaid, this is the most-dispensed pack of this product — about 94% of fills over the last four reported quarters. See all packs ↓
Pack size FAQ
What quantity is in this package?
How does this package differ from NDC 00536-5894-53?
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Nicotine 7 mg/24h Patch?
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
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicotine 7 mg/24h 70677-0030-01 | Strategic | 14 pouches | $1.597 | — | Discontinued | save 12% |
| Nicotine transdermal system step 3 7 mg/24h 00536-1106-88 | Rugby | 14 patches | $1.820 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Nicotine 7 mg/24hthis 00536-5894-88 | Rugby | 14 pouches | $1.820 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Nicotine transdermal system step 3 7 mg/24h 43598-0446-70 | Dr. | 7 patches | $1.820 | — | Discontinued | — |
| Nicotine Transdermal System 7 mg/24h 46122-0354-74 | AmerisourceBergen | 14 pouches | $1.820 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Nicotine Transdermal System 7 mg/24h 50742-0668-07 | Ingenus | 7 pouches | $1.820 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Nicotine Transdermal System 7 mg/24h 68001-0432-88 | BluePoint | 7 pouches | $1.820 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Nicotine Transdermal System Patch Step 3 7 mg/24h 68001-0697-88 | BluePoint | 7 patches | $1.820 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Nicotine Transdermal System 7 mg/24h 70000-0510-01 | Cardinal | 7 pouches | $1.820 | — | Availability likely | — |
| foster and thrive STEP 3 7 mg/24h 70677-1180-01 | Strategic | 14 patches | $1.820 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Nicotine transdermal system step 3 7 mg/24h 70677-1264-01 | Strategic | 14 patches | $1.820 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Nicotine Transdermal System 7 mg/24h 76282-0781-40 | EXELAN | 14 pouches | $1.820 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Nicoderm Cq 7 mg/24h 00135-0196-02 | Haleon | 14 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine transdermal system step 3 7 mg/24h 00363-0451-74 | Walgreens | 14 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Transdermal System 7 mg/24h 00363-1243-01 | Walgreens | 14 pouches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Transdermal System 7 mg/24h 03215-0120-14 | Aveva | 14 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Transdermal System 7 mg/24h 03215-1201-07 | Aveva | 7 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine transdermal system 7 mg/24h 11673-0196-02 | Target | 14 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine transdermal system step 3 7 mg/24h 11822-4973-00 | Rite | 14 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Transdermal System 7 mg/24h 36800-0032-14 | Topco | 14 pouches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine transdermal system 7 mg/24h 49035-0196-02 | Wal-Mart | 14 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine 7 mg/24h 50090-1694-00 | A-S | 14 pouches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine transdermal system step 3 7 mg/24h 50090-6383-00 | A-S | 14 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Medline 7 mg 53329-0193-89 | Medline | 14 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Habitrol Step 3 7 mg/24h 55741-0446-70 | Dr. | 7 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine transdermal system step 3 7 mg/24h 59450-0001-74 | The | 14 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine transdermal system step 3 7 mg/24h 59779-0443-74 | CVS | 14 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine transdermal system step 3 7 mg/24h 60429-0443-14 | Golden | 14 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Transdermal System step 3 7 mg/24h 70000-0760-01 | CARDINAL | 7 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine 7 mg/24h 79481-0054-01 | Meijer, | 14 pouches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sielkin QUIT SMOKING NICOTINE PATCHES 7 mg/g 83364-0015-01 | YITONGBADA | 30 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Transdermal System 7 mg/24h 84720-0120-14 | Quitine | 14 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Rstrvbr QUIT SMOKING 7 mg/1001 85248-0132-01 | Jiangxi | 30 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Patches 7 mg/7mg 85333-0005-02 | Zhejiang | 14 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| WOFANLI Quit Smoking Nicotine Patches 7 mg/1001 85835-0006-01 | Shenzhen | 30 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| WOFANLI Quit Smoking Nicotine Patches 7 mg/1001 85835-0007-01 | Shenzhen | 15 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| NicDuic Quit Smoking Nicotine Patches 3 Step 7 mg/1001 85835-0010-01 | Shenzhen | 30 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| NicDuic Quit Smoking Nicotine Patches 1-3 Step 7 mg/1001 85835-0015-01 | Shenzhen | 15 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Stop Smoking AID 7 mg 87278-0008-01 | Guangxi | 60 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Patch 7 mg 87704-0002-01 | Guangzhou | 30 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Transdermal System step 3 7 mg/24h 46122-0831-45 | AmerisourceBergen | 14 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Transdermal System step 3 7 mg/24h 76162-0740-14 | Topco | 14 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
- CMS NADAC weekly file · file of Sep 30, 2026
Availability & generic status
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?
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
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.
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Dimethicone is a silicone-based oil that acts as an anti-foaming agent and lubricant in medicines. It reduces gas bubbles in liquid formulations and helps coat and protect the stomach lining when ingested.
1 inactive ingredient listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.
Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.
Where does this data come from?
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.- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 6, 2026
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
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Manufacturer & labeler
More NDCs from Rugby Laboratories labeler code 00536
- Rugby Nicotine Polacrilex Gum, Coated Fruit Flavor 2 mg Gum, Chewing NDC 0536-3386-01
- Rugby Nicotine Polacrilex Gum, Coated Fruit Flavor 4 mg Gum, Chewing NDC 0536-3387-01
- Nicotine 2 mg Gum, Chewing NDC 0536-3404-01
- Nicotine 4 mg Gum, Chewing NDC 0536-3405-01
- Nasal Decongestant Pseudoephedrine HCl 30 mg Tablet NDC 0536-3607-35
- Fiber Lax Calcium Polycarbophil 625 mg Tablet, Film Coated NDC 0536-4306-05
- Nicotine 14 mg/24h Patch NDC 0536-5895-53
- Nicotine 21 mg/24h Patch NDC 0536-5896-53
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- Drugs@FDA
FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Use reduces withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine craving, associated with quitting smoking.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions If you are under 18 years of age, ask a doctor before use before using this product, read the enclosed self-help guide for complete directions and other information begin using the patch on your quit day If you smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day , use the following schedule below: Weeks 1 thru 4 Weeks 5 and 6 Weeks 7 and 8 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 use one 21 mg patch/day use one 14 mg patch/day use one 7 mg patch/day if you smoke 10 or less cigarettes per day, start with Step 2 for 6 weeks, then Step 3 for 2 weeks apply one new patch every 24 hours on skin that is dry, clean, and hairless remove backing from patch and immediately press onto skin.
Hold for 10 seconds. wash hands after applying or removing patch. Save pouch to use for patch disposal. Dispose of the used patches by folding sticky ends together and putting in pouch. the used patch should be removed and a new one applied to a different skin site at the same time each day if you have vivid dreams, you may remove the patch at bedtime and apply a new one in the morning do not wear more than one patch at a time do not cut patch in half or into smaller pieces do not leave patch on for more than 24 hours because it may irritate your skin and loses strength after 24 hours it is important to complete treatment.
If you feel you need to use the patch for a longer period to keep from smoking, talk to your health care provider.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings If you are pregnant or breast feeding, only use this medicine on the advice of your health care provider. Smoking can seriously harm your child. Try to stop smoking without using any nicotine replacement medicine.
This medicine is believed to be safer than smoking. However, the risks to your child from this medicine are not fully known. Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease, recent heart attack, or irregular heartbeat.
Nicotine can increase your heart rate. high blood pressure not controlled with medication. Nicotine can increase your blood pressure. an allergy to adhesive tape or have skin problems, because you are more likely to get rashes. stomach ulcer or diabetes history of seizures Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are using a non-nicotine stop smoking drug taking a prescription medicine for depression or asthma. Your prescription dose may need to be adjusted.
When using this product if you have vivid dreams or other sleep disturbances, remove the patch at bedtime Stop use and ask a doctor if skin redness caused by the patch does not go away after four days, or if your skin swells, or you get a rash irregular heartbeat or palpitations occur you get symptoms of nicotine overdose, such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, weakness, and rapid heartbeat you have symptoms of an allergic reaction (such as difficulty breathing or rash) Keep out of reach of children and pets Used patches have enough nicotine to poison children and pets.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222 right away. Save pouch to use for patch disposal. Dispose of the used patches by folding sticky ends together and putting in pouch.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredient (in each patch) Nicotine, 21 mg delivered over 24 hours
Active ingredient (in each patch) Nicotine, 14 mg delivered over 24 hours
Active ingredient (in each patch) Nicotine, 7 mg delivered over 24 hours
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients acrylate adhesive, polyester, silicone adhesive
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Stop smoking aid
📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If ▾
Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease, recent heart attack, or irregular heartbeat. Nicotine can increase your heart rate. high blood pressure not controlled with medication. Nicotine can increase your blood pressure. an allergy to adhesive tape or have skin problems, because you are more likely to get rashes. stomach ulcer or diabetes history of seizures
📄 Ask a Doctor or Pharmacist Before Use If ▾
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are using a non-nicotine stop smoking drug taking a prescription medicine for depression or asthma. Your prescription dose may need to be adjusted.
📄 When Using This Product ▾
When using this product if you have vivid dreams or other sleep disturbances, remove the patch at bedtime
📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If ▾
Stop use and ask a doctor if skin redness caused by the patch does not go away after four days, or if your skin swells, or you get a rash irregular heartbeat or palpitations occur you get symptoms of nicotine overdose, such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, weakness, and rapid heartbeat you have symptoms of an allergic reaction (such as difficulty breathing or rash)
🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding ▾
If you are pregnant or breast feeding, only use this medicine on the advice of your health care provider. Smoking can seriously harm your child. Try to stop smoking without using any nicotine replacement medicine. This medicine is believed to be safer than smoking. However, the risks to your child from this medicine are not fully known.
📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children ▾
Keep out of reach of children and pets Used patches have enough nicotine to poison children and pets. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222 right away. Save pouch to use for patch disposal. Dispose of the used patches by folding sticky ends together and putting in pouch.
📄 Questions or Comments ▾
Comments or questions? 1-877-748-1970
📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel ▾
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - STEP ONE 21 mg CARTON Rugby ® NDC 0536-5896-53 COMPARE TO THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT IN HABITROL ® * Clear Nicotine Transdermal System Patch 21 mg 21 mg delivered over 24 hours STOP SMOKING AID Includes Behavior Support Program with Self-Help Guide If you smoke MORE than 10 cigarettes per day: Start with Step 1. If you smoke 10 or LESS cigarettes per day: Start with Step 2. *Habitrol ® is a registered trademark of Novartis Consumer Health, Inc. STEP ONE 7 PATCHES Step 1
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - STEP TWO 14 mg CARTON Rugby ® NDC 0536-5895-53 COMPARE TO THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT IN HABITROL®* Clear Nicotine Transdermal System Patch 14 mg 14 mg delivered over 24 hours STOP SMOKING AID Includes Behavior Support Program with Self-Help Guide If you smoke MORE than 10 cigarettes per day: Start with Step 1. If you smoke 10 or LESS cigarettes per day: Start with Step 2. *Habitrol® is a registered trademark of Novartis Consumer Health, Inc. STEP TWO 7 PATCHES Step 2
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - STEP THREE 7 mg CARTON Rugby ® NDC 0536-5894-53 COMPARE TO THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT IN HABITROL®* Clear Nicotine Transdermal System Patch 7 mg 7 mg delivered over 24 hours STOP SMOKING AID Includes Behavior Support Program with Self-Help Guide For use after completing Step 2 *Habitrol ® is a registered trademark of Novartis Consumer Health, Inc. STEP THREE 7 PATCHES Step 3