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Vitamin C 15 % L-Ascorbic Acid 15 mg/100mL Liquid, 30 mL

by PURETEK CORPORATION · 30 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER (59088-237-03)
NDC 59088-0237-03
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 59088-237-03 billing pads the product segment with a zero
Rx only 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) 59088-237-03
Product NDC 59088-237
11-digit billing NDC 59088023703
NCPDP billing unit ML — per mL (volume)
UNII PQ6CK8PD0R
UPC 0359088237038
SPL Set ID 11741b56-0fc4-f0d6-e063-6394a90ae6aa
Established class (EPC) Vitamin C
Chemical class Ascorbic Acid
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category UNAPPROVED DRUG OTHER
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2024-02-15
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form LIQUID
Substance ASCORBIC ACID
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 59088-237-03 — 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 → 59088-0237-03. 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.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerPURETEK CORPORATION
Labeler code59088
First marketedFeb 2024
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio178 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

🧪 What is this product?

This is a topical liquid formulation containing 15 percent ascorbic acid (vitamin C). Ascorbic acid is typically used in topical products for its antioxidant properties and is commonly found in skincare preparations aimed at addressing signs of aging and supporting skin health. This product is marketed without an approved FDA application.

Supplement & herbal interactions

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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 N9PR3490H9
    A naturally derived form of vitamin E that acts as an antioxidant in medicines. It prevents oils and fats in the product from breaking down or becoming rancid during storage.
  • UNII 31GYU1X0FP
    A starch derived from adzuki beans, a legume. Used as a binder and filler to hold tablet ingredients together and add bulk to the medicine.
  • UNII 3XUS85K0RA
    Butylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or plants that acts as a humectant, solvent, and preservative booster in medicines. It helps keep formulations stable, dissolve active ingredients, and maintain moisture in topical products.
  • UNII A1A1I8X02B
    A clear liquid solvent derived from ethylene glycol. It helps dissolve active ingredients and improve how the medicine flows and mixes in liquid formulations.
  • UNII 147D247K3P
    Ethylhexylglycerin is a synthetic preservative used to prevent bacteria and mold from growing in medicines and personal care products. It helps keep the product safe and stable throughout its shelf life.
  • UNII AVM951ZWST
    Ferulic acid is a naturally occurring plant compound used as an antioxidant in medications. It helps prevent ingredient breakdown and maintain product stability during storage.
  • UNII PDC6A3C0OX
    Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
  • UNII N72LMW566G
    A synthetic cleansing agent derived from lauryl alcohol and ethylene oxide. It helps dissolve and mix oil and water-based ingredients in liquid medicines, acting as an emulsifier and solubilizer.
  • UNII ZBP1YXW0H8
    A fragrant oil extracted from lavender plants, used as a flavoring and scent agent in medicines to improve taste and aroma.
  • UNII WV9CM0O67Z
    Panthenol is a humectant and skin-conditioning agent derived from pantothenic acid. It's added to medicines to help retain moisture and soothe skin irritation.
  • UNII HIE492ZZ3T
    Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative and antimicrobial agent used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and cosmetic products, extending shelf life and maintaining product safety.
  • UNII 7YC686GQ8F
    A synthetic oily substance made from castor oil. It works as a solubilizer and emulsifier to help mix oily and water-based ingredients together in the medicine.
  • UNII 6DC9Q167V3
    Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
  • UNII 18920M3T13
    Rosa damascena flower oil is a fragrant plant oil extracted from damask rose petals. It's used in medicines as a flavoring and aromatic agent to improve taste and scent.
  • UNII 65UEH262IS
    Safflower oil is a plant-based oil extracted from safflower seeds. It's used in medicines as a solvent and carrier to help dissolve or suspend active ingredients, and sometimes as an emollient to improve texture.
  • UNII 9M9P32M01L
    Vetiver oil is a fragrant plant extract from vetiver grass roots. It's used in medicines as a flavoring agent and to mask unpleasant tastes or smells in the formulation.
  • 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.
  • UNII 8YOY78GNNX
    A fragrant essential oil derived from ylang-ylang tree flowers. It's used as a flavoring and fragrance agent to improve the taste or scent of medicines.

18 inactive ingredients 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 mLPer 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
Vitamin C 15 % 15 mg/100mLthis 59088-0237-03 PURETEK 30 ml — — 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.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
59088-0237-03 You're viewing this 30 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER (59088-237-03) 2024-02-15 Active

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Finished prescription product Marketed without an FDA application

Listed without an FDA application

This product's marketing category indicates it is marketed without an approved FDA application (no NDA, ANDA, or BLA on file). Having an NDC does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory is a listing system, not an approval decision. Approval-linked data such as Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence ratings therefore does not apply.

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) ✓ 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 "Unapproved Drug Other". 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 59088-237-03, 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: 59088-0237-03, written without dashes as 59088023703. 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 59088-0237-03, the first segment (59088) is the labeler code FDA assigned to PURETEK CORPORATION; the middle segment (0237) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (03) 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 PURETEK CORPORATION. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
PURETEK CORPORATION 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 ⚠️ Warnings 📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 📦 Storage and Handling 📋 Description
🎯 Indications and Usage 57 words ▾

Key Benefits: • A potent antioxidant that strengthens the skin's natural defenses, brightening the skin and minimizing the effects of previous visible damage. • Improves the look of wrinkles and fine lines, benefiting the skin. • Strengthens the skin's defense mechanisms against free radicals and environmental stressors. • Essential for collagen biosynthesis and has the antiaging effect

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 37 words ▾

Direction: Step 1: Cleanse the face, then apply 4-5 drops of serum in the morning after cleansing and toning. Step 2: Wait for the serum to be absorbed into the skin. Step 3: Apply moisturizer and SPF.

⚠️ Warnings 52 words ▾

Safety Information: • Only for external use. • Avoid making direct contact with your lips, mouth, nose, or eyes. • A very small number of users of this product might experience a slight tingling; this should go away with continued use. • If tingling gets worse, stop using and get medical attention.

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 110 words ▾

How Supplied: Vitamin C Brightening Serum 15% is provided in a 1 fl. oz. (30 mL) bottle with NDC 59088-237-03 Storage: Keep out of direct sunlight. KEEP THIS AND ALL MEDICATIONS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from freezing. Keep out of direct sunlight.

Store in a dark, cool place. This product may undergo a gradual color change to a brown hue as it ages. This change is a natural occurrence and does not affect the product's quality, safety, or effectiveness.

The product remains safe for use within its specified shelf life. Keep cap on tightly.

📦 Storage and Handling 90 words ▾

Storage: Keep out of direct sunlight. KEEP THIS AND ALL MEDICATIONS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Protect from freezing. Keep out of direct sunlight. Store in a dark, cool place.

This product may undergo a gradual color change to a brown hue as it ages. This change is a natural occurrence and does not affect the product's quality, safety, or effectiveness. The product remains safe for use within its specified shelf life.

Keep cap on tightly.

📋 Description 138 words ▾

Vitamin C Brightening Serum 15% Active Ingredient: L-ascorbic acid 15% Inactive Ingredients: Aqua (Purified Water), Bacillus/Cordyceps Sinensis/Ganoderma Lucidum/Inonotus Obliquus/Lentinus Edodes/Phellinus Linteus/Schizophyllum Commune/Tricholoma Matsutake Extract Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil, GenRx Complex® (proprietary blend), D-alpha Tocopherol, Ethoxydiglycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ferulic Acid, Fragrance, Glycerin, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactobacillus/Centella Asiatica/Gleditsia Sinensis Thorn/Houttuynia Cordata Extract/Phellodendron Amurense Bark/Polygonum Cuspidatum Root/Prunella Vulgaris/Torilis Japonica Extract Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Laureth-23, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Panthenol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Oil, Saccharomyces/Camellia Sinensis Extract Ferment Filtrate, Vetiveria Zizanoides (Vetiver) Root Oil.

DESCRIPTION This potent daily antioxidant serum contains 15% L-ascorbic acid, along with a GenRx Complex® to further enhance the serum's effects. It helps protect against free radicals throughout the day, brightens skin tone, and lessens signs of previous skin damage.

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 59088-0236-03 · PURETEK 59088-0238-03 · PureTek →
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.