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Aspercreme Lidocaine Foot (Diabetic) LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 4 g/100g Cream — NDC 41167-0597-0 (Billing 41167-0597-00)

by Chattem, Inc. · 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON / 113 g in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

This is a package of Aspercreme Lidocaine Foot (Diabetic) LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 4 g/100g Cream from Chattem, Inc., marketed since Jun 2018 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.

NDC 41167-0597-00
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 41167-0597-0 billing pads the package segment with a zero
OTC 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
📋 All sources & update times →
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Other active recalls for Lidocaine Hydrochloride (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 · Jul 16, 2026 — Presence of Particulate Matter: Hair was found in products (Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC) · FDA recall D-0726-2026
Class II · Jun 8, 2026 — Lack of Assurance of Sterility (Asclemed USA Inc.) · FDA recall D-0658-2026
Class II · Apr 2, 2026 — Lack of Assurance of Sterility (Huons Co., Ltd.) · FDA recall D-0529-2026
Class II · Apr 2, 2026 — Lack of Assurance of Sterility (Huons Co., Ltd.) · FDA recall D-0532-2026
Class II · Nov 30, 2021 — Superpotent Drug: Minimally superpotent (Teligent Pharma, Inc.) · FDA recall D-0296-2022
Class I · Nov 30, 2021 — Superpotent Drug (Teligent Pharma, Inc.) · FDA recall D-0295-2022
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) 41167-0597-0
Product NDC 41167-0597
11-digit billing NDC 41167059700
RxCUI 1010895
UNII V13007Z41A
Application # M017
SPL Set ID 2c33d15e-5032-46d9-bd98-5abc7df3bbe5
Established class (EPC) Amide Local Anesthetic; Antiarrhythmic
Physiologic effect Local Anesthesia
Chemical class Amides
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2018-06-01
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form CREAM
Substance LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Quick answers
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 1010895
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 41167-0597-0 — 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 → 41167-0597-00. 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 Antiarrhythmic class.

Pharmacologic class Antiarrhythmic, Amide Local Anesthetic
Drug family (ATC) Antiarrhythmics, class Ib, Local anesthetics, Anesthetics for topical use
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

📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • Lidocaine numbs the area where it is used. Clinicians inject it for procedures. Skin products are used for pain, itching, minor burns, insect bites, hemorrhoid discomfort, and in s...
  • Clean and dry the skin first, then apply as your product’s directions say. Wash your hands afterward. Don’t exceed the number of uses on the label. Ask a doctor before using a prod...
  • No. Heat can increase how much lidocaine your body absorbs. Don’t bandage tightly either. Also avoid using other topical pain products at the same time.
  • Can I use a heating pad with a lidocaine patch?
📖 Read our full Lidocaine 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 gPer 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.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
41167-0597-00 You're viewing this Main listing 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON / 113 g in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC 2018-06-01 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
GNP Lidocaine Maximum Strength 4 g/100g 46122-0614-10 AMERISOURCE 1 bottle $0.052 — Availability likely —
Leader 4 g/100g 70000-0098-01 Cardinal 1 bottle $0.052 — Availability likely —
Lidocaine HCL 4 g/100g 87137-0101-07 Matthias 1 bottle $0.052 — Availability likely —
Pain and Itch Relief 4% Lidocaine .04 g/40g 00363-3001-24 Walgreens 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Walgreens Pain Relieving Cream 4 g/100g 00363-3037-02 Walgreens 76.5 g — — FDA listed —
Mentholatum Lidocaine Heat 40 mg/mL 10742-8386-01 The 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Signature Care Lidocaine Cream 40 mg/g 21130-0544-27 Better 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Kroger Analgesic Analgesic 40 mg/g 30142-0260-01 THE 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
TopCare Pain Relieving Analgesic 40 mg/g 36800-0470-01 Topco 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Gold Bond Medicated Pain and Itch Relief 4 g/100g 41167-0529-00 Chattem, 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Aspercreme Lidocaine with Rosemary and Mint 4 g/100g 41167-0565-00 Chattem, 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Aspercreme Lidocaine with Eucalyptus Essential Oil 4 g/100g 41167-0566-00 Chattem, 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Aspercreme with Lidocaine Pain Relieving Creme 4 g/100g 41167-0582-01 Chattem, 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Aspercreme with Lidocaine Foot Pain Creme 4 g/100g 41167-0586-02 Chattem, 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Aspercreme with Lidocaine Pain Relieving Creme 4 g/100g 41167-0587-07 Chattem, 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Aspercreme Lidocaine Foot (Diabetic) 4 g/100gthis 41167-0597-00 Chattem, 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
LidoStat 40 mg/g 44577-0704-02 Clinical 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Equate Pain Relief Cream 4 mg/100mL 49035-0634-97 Walmart, 74 ml — — FDA listed —
Equate Pain Relieving Cream Lidocaine 40 mg/g 49035-0860-01 Wal-Mart 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
CVS Lidocaine Pain Relief Cream 40 mg/g 51316-0379-43 CVS 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Launch Medical 4 g/100mL 54723-0018-01 Sambria 30 ml — — FDA listed —
BeardedMoney 4 g/100g 54723-0032-01 Sambria 15 g — — FDA listed —
NeuroMed 7 Topical Pain Relief 4 g/100g 54723-0175-22 Sambria 1 tube — — FDA listed —
DG Health Pain Relieving 40 mg/g 55910-0759-01 DOLGENCORP, 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
T-Relief Lidocaine HCL 4% 3.4 g/85g 62795-6050-07 Medinatura 85 g — — FDA listed —
QC Lidocaine Maximum Strength 4 g/100g 63868-0956-01 Chain 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Pain Itch Relief 4 g/100g 69396-0120-17 Trifecta 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Lidocaine 4 Percent 4 g/100g 69420-6262-01 SA3, 120 g — — FDA listed —
CVS Health Lidocaine Cream 40 mg/g 69842-0814-77 CVS 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
CVS Lidocaine Maximum Strength 4 g/100g 69842-0921-49 CVS 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
CVS Health Lidocaine Pain Relief 40 mg/g 69842-0980-01 CVS 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
BENGAY Tropical Jasmine 40 mg/g 69968-0614-03 Kenvue 1 tube — — FDA listed —
NumbR-X 4 g/100g 70171-0001-01 Prodigy 1 jar — — FDA listed —
Dr Lido 4 g/100g 70171-0002-01 Prodigy 1 jar — — FDA listed —
Inked Inspired 4 g/100g 70171-0003-01 Prodigy 1 jar — — FDA listed —
Dr Tatty Numbing 4 g/100g 70171-0020-01 Prodigy 1 jar — — FDA listed —
TattooGirl Numbing 4 g/100g 70171-0021-01 Prodigy 1 tube — — FDA listed —
InkKulture Numbing 4 g/100g 70171-0022-01 Prodigy 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Inkorporated Numbing 4 g/100g 70171-0028-01 Prodigy 1 jar — — FDA listed —
Ink Scribd Numbing 4 g/100g 70171-0029-01 Prodigy 1 jar — — FDA listed —
LidoPlus Pain Relief 40 mg/mL 70372-0723-01 Centura 1 tube — — FDA listed —
TheraCare Pain Relieving Lidocaine Cream 4 g/100g 71101-0056-01 Veridian 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
TheraCare Pain Relieving Lidocaine Cream 4 g/100g 71101-0057-01 Veridian 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
HealthWise 4% Lidocaine Cream 2.7 oz 4 g/100g 71101-0102-01 Veridian 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
HealthWise Pain Relief Lidocaine 4 g/100g 71101-0107-47 Veridian 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
HealthWise 4% Lidocaine Cream 4 g/100g 71101-0919-27 Veridian 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
TheraCare 4% Lidocaine Cream 4 g/100g 71101-0930-01 Veridian 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
HealthWise Pain Relief Cream with Lidocaine 4 g/100g 71101-0932-01 Veridian 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Lidocaine HCl 4 Percent 4 g/100g 71436-0026-01 ARI 120 g — — FDA listed —
Lidozall Plus 4 g/100g 72835-0114-15 V2 15 packets — — FDA listed —
Lidozall Pro 4 g/100g 72835-0445-05 V2 5 packets — — FDA listed —
DCH Pain Relief 4 g/100g 72839-0361-02 Derma 76.5 g — — FDA listed —
SUGAR BRANDS Rescue Pain Relief and Recovery 40 mg/mL 73313-0075-04 Sugar 118 ml — — FDA listed —
Lidocaine HCI 40 mg/g 73352-0204-60 Trifluent 30 g — — FDA listed —
LidoGuard 4 g/100g 73492-0272-30 ALAINA 1 tube — — FDA listed —
TopCare Pain Relieving Cream 40 mg/g 76162-0291-02 Topco 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Sting Master 40 mg/g 80324-0078-00 Les 1 jar — — FDA listed —
Lidocaine Pain Relief Roll-On 4 g/100mL 82645-0013-97 Pharma 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Westlake Lidocaine 4 g/100g 82895-0717-50 Westlake 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Westlake Outdoor Pain and Itch Relieving 40 mg/g 82895-0718-50 WESTLAKE 49 g — — FDA listed —
Lidocore 3.1 g/76.5g 82944-0201-02 iON 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Gold Bond Maximum Strength Foot Pain Relief 4 g/100g 84714-0427-06 Gold 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Gold Bond Medicated Pain and Itch Relief 4 g/100g 84714-0529-00 Gold 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Ikonik Tonik 4 g/100mL 85132-0001-30 IKONIK 1 tube — — FDA listed —
LidoGuard 4 g/100g 85231-0200-30 ViolaCare, 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Alcemiste 4 g/100mL 87087-0001-01 Price 1 jar — — FDA listed —
Tattoo Numbx Numbing Pain Relieving 40 mg/mL 87460-0905-00 Scyberco 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Tattoo Numbing Cream Co 4 g/100g 54723-0023-01 Sambria 1 tube — — FDA listed —
TattooNumb 4 g/100g 54723-0030-01 Sambria 10 g — — FDA listed —
Lidozall 4 g/100g 72835-0004-20 V2 20 packets — — FDA listed —
Arte Maximum strength Numbing Cream 4 g/100g 54723-0024-01 Sambria 30 g — — FDA listed —
Walgreens Burn 4 g/100g 00363-2020-25 WALGREENS 1 tube — — FDA listed —
ZyloRelief 4 g/100g 87450-0208-15 Highmark 5 packets — — FDA listed —
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where 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

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2018
On the market since
Jun 2018
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2026
Currently FDA-listed
8 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.

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Where does this data come from?
Source: official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed and the openFDA label index. Structured IACT rows and label-wide narrative are kept separate; availability and product-level specificity depend on the submitted label.

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

LabelerChattem, Inc.
FDA applicationM017 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code41167
First marketedJun 2018
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio157 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.

FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage 5 words ▾

Use temporarily relieves minor pain

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 49 words ▾

Directions adults and children over 12 years: ■ apply a thin layer to affected area every 6 to 8 hours, not to exceed 3 applications in a 24 hour period ■ massage into painful area until thoroughly absorbed into skin children 12 years or younger : ask a doctor

⚠️ Warnings 180 words ▾

Warnings For external use only Do not use ■ if you have serious foot problems, such as ulcers or infections ■ if you have numbness or reduced ability to feel pain ■ on cut, irritated or swollen skin ■on puncture wounds ■ for more than one week without consulting a doctor When using this product ■ use only as directed. Read and follow all directions and warning on this carton. ■ do not allow contact with the eyes and the mucous membranes ■ do not bandage tightly or apply local heat (such as heating pads) or a medicated patch to the area of use ■ do not use at the same time as other topical analgesics Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ condition worsens ■ redness is present ■ irritation develops ■ symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

🧪 Active Ingredient 5 words ▾

Active ingredient Lidocaine HCl 4%

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 52 words ▾

Inactive ingredients water, alcohol denat. (10%), cetearyl alcohol, ceteth-20 phosphate, dimethicone, caprylyl methicone, dicetyl phosphate, glyceryl stearate, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, panthenol, tocopheryl acetate, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, aminomethyl propanol, C30-45 alkyl cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymer, acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, ethylhexylglycerin, methylparaben, disodium EDTA, citric acid 333-105 Child-resistant packaging. Close cap tightly after use.

🎯 Purpose 3 words ▾

Purpose Topical anesthetic

📄 Do Not Use 46 words ▾

Do not use ■ if you have serious foot problems, such as ulcers or infections ■ if you have numbness or reduced ability to feel pain ■ on cut, irritated or swollen skin ■on puncture wounds ■ for more than one week without consulting a doctor

📄 When Using This Product 65 words ▾

When using this product ■ use only as directed. Read and follow all directions and warning on this carton. ■ do not allow contact with the eyes and the mucous membranes ■ do not bandage tightly or apply local heat (such as heating pads) or a medicated patch to the area of use ■ do not use at the same time as other topical analgesics

📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 35 words ▾

Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ condition worsens ■ redness is present ■ irritation develops ■ symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days

🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding 10 words ▾

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 19 words ▾

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 32 words ▾

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL Max Strength Aspercreme Lidocaine 2 in 1 Pain Relief + Moisturization foot cream PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL Max Strength Aspercreme Lidocaine 2 in 1 Pain Relief + Moisturization foot cream

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

About this NDC listing & data coverage

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Inactive ingredients (structured) — Not published for this NDC The labeler did not submit a structured excipient list, or no SPL is 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

Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Otc Monograph Drug". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
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 form printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed is the one the FDA registered. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero and the dashes are dropped. The Identity section at the top of this page lists each form of this code.
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 Chattem, Inc.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Chattem, Inc. 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 an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
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?
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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.