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ZO Skin Health Oil Control Pads Acne Treatment Salicylic Acid 20 mg/mL Patch, 30 patches

by ZO Skin Health, Inc. · 1 JAR in 1 CARTON (42851-085-30) / 30 PATCH in 1 JAR / .8 mL in 1 PATCH
NDC 42851-0085-30
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 42851-085-30 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains30 patches Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Also comes in: 60 patches 42851-0085-60
OTC 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) 42851-085-30
Product NDC 42851-085
11-digit billing NDC 42851008530
RxCUI 797892
UNII O414PZ4LPZ
UPC 0810866012839
Application # M006
SPL Set ID 84283a64-8f31-4e98-ad04-948dbe94887d
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2024-02-01
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form PATCH
Substance SALICYLIC ACID
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 42851-085-30 — a 5-3-2 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 product segment → 42851-0085-30. 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 Salicylic acid and derivatives class.

Drug family (ATC) Salicylic acid and derivatives, Other antifungals for topical use, Antiinflammatory agents, non-steroids
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

LabelerZO Skin Health, Inc.
FDA applicationM006 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code42851
First marketedFeb 2024
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio23 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
  • It's designed to treat acne. Salicylic acid helps by loosening and removing dead skin cells that clog pores — the buildup that leads to breakouts. The multi-step system on this lab...
  • What is this salicylic acid product actually supposed to do for my skin?
  • Some mild tingling, stinging, and peeling is actually expected — that's the salicylic acid doing its job by clearing away dead skin cells. But if the burning or peeling feels exces...
  • My skin feels like it's burning and peeling. Is that normal?
📖 Read our full Salicylic Acid Topical 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.

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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.

💲 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.
Try another pack size: 60 patches
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
Stridex Maximum 2 g/100mL 10157-1006-01 Blistex 1 jar — — FDA listed —
Stridex XL Face and Body Pads 2 g/100mL 10157-2114-01 Blistex 1 jar — — FDA listed —
OXY ADVANCED CARE 3 in 1 RETEXTURIZING CLEANSING PADS 20 mg 10742-1000-01 The 90 swabs — — FDA listed —
Oxy Deep Pore Acne Cleansing Pads 20 mg 10742-1006-01 The 90 cloths — — FDA listed —
Oxy 3-IN-1 Acne Cleansing Pads 20 mg 10742-1008-01 The 90 cloths — — FDA listed —
Oxy 3-IN-1 Acne Cleansing Pads 20 mg 10742-1010-01 The 90 fors — — FDA listed —
Oxy Deep Pore Acne Cleansing Pads 20 mg 10742-1011-01 The 90 fors — — FDA listed —
OXY ADVANCED CARE MAXIMUM STRENGTH 3-in-1 ACNE PADS 20 mg 10742-1200-01 The 90 swabs — — FDA listed —
OXY Deep Pore Cleansing Pads 20 mg 10742-4204-01 The 90 swabs — — FDA listed —
OXY 3 in 1 Acne Pads 20 mg 10742-4359-01 The 90 swabs — — FDA listed —
Proactiv CLEAR ZONE BODY PADS 2 g/100mL 11410-0056-00 Alchemee, 75 applicators — — FDA listed —
ZO Skin Health Oil Control Pads Acne Treatment 20 mg/mLthis 42851-0085-30 ZO 30 patches — — FDA listed —
Thayers Since 1847 Natural Remedies Blemish Clearing Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Formula Pads 20 mg/mL 49967-0705-01 L'Oreal 60 applicators — — FDA listed —
Gly-Sal 5-2 Pads .02 g 51326-0038-60 Topiderm, 60 cloths — — FDA listed —
Gly-Sal 10-2 Pads .02 g 51326-0039-60 Topiderm, 60 cloths — — FDA listed —
Gly-Sal 10-2 20 mg 51326-0712-60 Topiderm, 60 cloths — — FDA listed —
Gly-Sal 2-2 Pads 20 mg 51326-0923-01 Topiderm, 60 cloths — — FDA listed —
Max Complexion Correction Pads 2 g/100mL 54031-0501-22 PETER 60 patches — — FDA listed —
Equate Beauty Quick Action Pads Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment 20 mg/mL 61805-0117-01 Bath 90 patches — — FDA listed —
DermaClear Pads 20 mg/g 62742-4076-02 Allure 1 jar — — FDA listed —
Universal Clarifying Pad 20 mg/g 62742-4276-02 Allure 1 jar — — FDA listed —
Clearasil Rapid Rescue Deep Treatment Pads .02 g 63824-0431-90 Reckitt 90 cloths — — FDA listed —
Noxzema ANTIBLEMISH .02 g/g 64942-1259-01 Conopco 0284 g — — FDA listed —
Rush Salicylc Acid Complexion Pads 2 g/100g 65113-1201-01 G.S. 1 jar — — FDA listed —
Anti-Aging Blemish Control Peel Pads 2.366 g/118.29g 65278-0318-01 June 118.29 g — — FDA listed —
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Treatment Pads 20 mg 69968-0719-06 Kenvue 60 cloths — — FDA listed —
Retexturizing Body Pads 2 g/100mm 70381-0126-02 Murad, 1 jar — — FDA listed —
Cleansing Wipes 2 g/100mL 71613-0001-01 Nextcell 25 applicators — — FDA listed —
FHF Change Peel Pads 2 g/100g 72788-0183-02 Summer 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Acne Correction Pads 2 g/100mL 72957-0012-01 Private 1 jar — — FDA listed —
AHA/BHA Swipes 2 g/100mL 73318-7004-06 SKIN 1 jar — — FDA listed —
ESSENCE BY CATHERINE HINDS PURIFYING PADS with 2% Salicylic Acid 2 g/100mL 76446-0022-50 Anna 1 jar — — FDA listed —
anna lotan PURIFYING PADS with 2% Salicylic Acid 2 g/100mL 76446-0039-50 Anna 1 jar — — Discontinued —
Equate 2% Salicylic acid Acne treatment pad 2 g/100g 79903-0062-01 Walmart, 165 g — — FDA listed —
Maximum Sterngth Cleansing Pads Equate 2 g 79903-0207-01 Walmart 1 jar — — FDA listed —
Tingl Exfoliating Pads 2 g/100g 83286-0011-01 Drmtlgy, 60 patches — — FDA listed —
Crystal Clear Acne Treatment Pads 2 g/100mL 83316-0001-01 Skin 60 patches — — Discontinued —
First Aid Beauty Acne Clearing Pads 2 g/100mL 84126-0119-60 The 60 patches — — FDA listed —
Tula Skincare Breakout Breakthrough Acne Toner Pads 2 g/1001 84126-0152-30 The 1 jar — — FDA listed —
Acne Treatment Cotton Pads 2 g/100g 84356-0003-01 Guangzhou 100 g — — FDA listed —
Societe Clear Skin Pads 2 g/100g 87700-0147-02 Societe 1 jar — — 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

🏛️
2024
On the market since
Feb 2024
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
2 years listed
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No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.

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 Salicylic Acid (matched by generic name) — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 2 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 Salicylic Acid. 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
$11.2K
Claims incl. refills
43
Beneficiaries
35
Spend / beneficiary
$319.01
Spend / claim
$259.66
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
42851-0085-30 You're viewing this 1 JAR in 1 CARTON (42851-085-30) / 30 PATCH in 1 JAR / .8 mL in 1 PATCH 2018-07-11 Active
42851-0085-60 1 JAR in 1 CARTON (42851-085-60) / 60 PATCH in 1 JAR / .8 mL in 1 PATCH 2017-11-01 Active

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 42851-0085-30?
NDC 42851-0085-30 contains 30 patches — 1 jar in 1 carton / 30 patch in 1 jar / .8 ml in 1 patch.
What is the difference between NDC 42851-0085-30 and NDC 42851-0085-60?
Both are ZO Skin Health Oil Control Pads Acne Treatment Salicylic Acid 20 mg/mL Patch — the drug itself is identical. NDC 42851-0085-30 is the 30 patches package, while NDC 42851-0085-60 is the 60 patches package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of ZO Skin Health Oil Control Pads Acne Treatment Salicylic Acid 20 mg/mL Patch?
Bill NDC 42851-0085-30 — the 11-digit billing format is 42851008530. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) 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 — Not published for this NDC No photo available yet for this listing.
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 FDA registers it as 42851-085-30, 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: 42851-0085-30, written without dashes as 42851008530. 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 42851-0085-30, the first segment (42851) is the labeler code FDA assigned to ZO Skin Health, Inc.; the middle segment (0085) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (30) 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 ZO Skin Health, Inc.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 1 other package presentation of this same product, including 60 patches (42851-0085-60). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
ZO Skin Health, 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?
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.

📄 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 ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 📦 Storage and Handling 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage 12 words ▾

Uses For the management of acne. Penetrates pores to control acne blemishes.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 69 words ▾

Directions Clean the skin thoroughly before applying this product. Cover the entire affected area with a thin layer one to three times daily. Because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor. If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day.

⚠️ Warnings 81 words ▾

Warnings Flammable. Keep away from heat and open flame. For external use only.

When using this product skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time. If irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time. Stop use and ask a doctor if skin irritation occurs or gets worse.

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

📦 Storage and Handling 11 words ▾

Other information Protect this product from excessive heat and direct sun

🧪 Active Ingredient 5 words ▾

Active ingredient Salicylic Acid 2.0%

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 54 words ▾

Inactive ingredients Alcohol, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Fragrance, Glycolic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Seed Extract, Mandelic Acid, Menthyl Lactate, Phenoxyethanol, Phellodendron Amureuse Extract, Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract, Pterocarpus Soyauxii Wood Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Urea, Water.

🎯 Purpose 3 words ▾

Purpose Acne Medication

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 42851-0069-27 · ZO 42851-0087-60 · ZO →
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.