Nicotine transdermal system 21 mg/24h Patch, Extended Release — NDC 68196-194-03 (Billing 68196-0194-03)
This is a package of Nicotine transdermal system 21 mg/24h Patch, Extended Release from Sam's West Inc, no longer marketed (first marketed Mar 2012), no longer in the FDA NDC Directory. It is this product's only package size.
NDC database record
One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 68196-194-03 alone.
- Record
- FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
- Code segments
- 68196 labeler · 194 product · 03 package
- Listing certified through
- Dec 31, 2026
- Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
- 3 6819619403 4
- FDA record last changed
- Jul 24, 2026
Other active recalls for Nicotine (different manufacturers) — 1 · tap to view
Identity & classification
Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package
- RxCUI (RxNorm): 198030
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 8, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 8, 2026
- RxNorm (NLM RxNav) · catalog refreshed Oct 8, 2026
- Medi-Span GPI (licensed)
- First Databank (licensed) · refreshed Oct 8, 2026
RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Cholinergic Nicotinic Agonist class.
Where does this data come from?
- RxClass (NLM) · catalog refreshed Oct 8, 2026
Clinical
- That's a really common concern, and it's worth addressing. Nicotine replacement products do deliver nicotine, but in a much more controlled way — without the tar, carbon monoxide,...
- What exactly does nicotine replacement do — isn't it just replacing one nicotine habit with another?
- Yes, it actually does matter. If you typically smoke your first cigarette within 30 minutes of waking up, your nicotine dependence is likely stronger, so you'd use the higher-stren...
- How do I know which strength to use — and does it matter when I have my first cigarette in the morning?
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 8, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 8, 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 each | Per 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. | |
Where does this data come from?
- CMS NADAC weekly file
- CMS ASP pricing files · refreshed Sep 20, 2026
- CMS Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data · refreshed Oct 9, 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 | Marketing start | Marketing end | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68196-0194-03 You're viewing this Main listing | 21 PATCH in 1 CARTON / 24 h in 1 PATCH | 2012-03-02 | — | Discontinued by firm |
Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicotine 21 mg/24h 70677-0032-01 | Strategic | 14 pouches | $1.533 | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine transdermal system step 1 21 mg/24h 00536-1108-88 | Rugby | 14 patches | $1.873 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Nicotine 21 mg/24h 00536-5896-53 | Rugby | 7 pouches | $1.873 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Nicotine transdermal system step 1 21 mg/24h 43598-0448-28 | Dr. | 28 patches | $1.873 | — | Discontinued | — |
| Nicotine Transdermal System 21 mg/24h 46122-0353-74 | AmerisourceBergen | 14 pouches | $1.873 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Nicotine Transdermal System 21 mg/24h 46122-0568-03 | AmerisourceBergen | 28 pouches | $1.873 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Nicotine Transdermal System 21 mg/24h 50742-0670-07 | Ingenus | 7 pouches | $1.873 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Nicotine Transdermal System 21 mg/24h 68001-0434-88 | BluePoint | 7 pouches | $1.873 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Nicotine Transdermal System Patch Step 1 21 mg/24h 68001-0699-88 | BluePoint | 7 patches | $1.873 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Nicotine Transdermal System 21 mg/24h 70000-0512-01 | Cardinal | 7 pouches | $1.873 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Nicotine Transdermal System step 1 21 mg/24h 70000-0762-01 | CARDINAL | 7 patches | $1.873 | — | Availability likely | — |
| foster and thrive STEP 1 21 mg/24h 70677-1182-01 | Strategic | 14 pouches | $1.873 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Nicotine transdermal system step 1 21 mg/24h 70677-1266-01 | Strategic | 14 patches | $1.873 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Nicotine Transdermal System 21 mg/24h 76282-0783-40 | EXELAN | 14 pouches | $1.873 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Nicoderm Cq 21 mg/24h 00135-0194-01 | Haleon | 7 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine transdermal system step 1 21 mg/24h 00363-0455-70 | Walgreens | 7 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Transdermal System 21 mg/24h 00363-1245-01 | Walgreens | 14 pouches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Transdermal System 21 mg/24h 03215-0122-14 | Aveva | 14 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Transdermal System 21 mg/24h 03215-1203-07 | Aveva | 7 pouches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine transdermal system 21 mg/24h 11673-0194-01 | Target | 7 patches | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Nicotine transdermal system step 1 21 mg/24h 11822-4975-00 | Rite | 7 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Transdermal System 21 mg/24h 36800-0038-14 | Topco | 14 pouches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Transdermal System 21 mg/24h 37808-0461-01 | H-E-B | 14 pouches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine transdermal system 21 mg/24h 49035-0194-01 | Wal-Mart | 7 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine 21 mg/24h 50090-1697-00 | A-S | 14 pouches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Transdermal System 21 mg/24h 50090-7936-00 | A-S | 14 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Medline 21 mg 53329-0192-89 | Medline | 14 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Habitrol Step 1 21 mg/24h 55741-0448-28 | Dr. | 28 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine transdermal system step 1 21 mg/24h 55910-0313-02 | DOLGENCORP, | 2 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine transdermal system step 1 21 mg/24h 59450-0003-74 | The | 14 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine transdermal system step 1 21 mg/24h 59779-0448-02 | CVS | 2 pouches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine transdermal system step 1 21 mg/24h 60429-0445-14 | Golden | 14 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine transdermal system step 1 21 mg/24h 63868-0735-14 | Chain | 14 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine 21 mg/24h 79481-0052-01 | Meijer, | 14 pouches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sielkin QUIT SMOKING NICOTINE PATCHES 21mg 21 mg/g 83364-0017-01 | YITONGBADA | 30 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sefudun Quit Smoking Nicotine Patches 21 mg 83804-0001-01 | Shenzhen | 30 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| NWRB Nicotine Transdermal Patch 21 mg 84288-0007-01 | Dongkou | 30 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Transdermal System 21 mg/24h 84720-0122-14 | Quitine | 14 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| QUIT SMOKING Proven Patches 21 mg/g 84867-0013-01 | Jiashen | 30 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Rstrvbr QUIT SMOKING 21 mg/1001 85248-0130-01 | Jiangxi | 30 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Serynth Nicotine Transdermal Stop Smoking Aid 21 mg/1001 85248-0164-01 | Jiangxi | 21 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Patches 21 mg/21mg 85333-0003-02 | Zhejiang | 14 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Patches 21 mg/1001 85795-0002-01 | Shenzhen | 30 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| WOFANLI Quit Smoking Nicotine Patches 21 mg/1001 85835-0004-01 | Shenzhen | 30 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| WOFANLI Quit Smoking Nicotine Patches 21 mg/1001 85835-0009-01 | Shenzhen | 30 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| NicDuic Quit Smoking Nicotine Patches 1 Step 21 mg/1001 85835-0012-01 | Shenzhen | 30 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| NicDuic Quit Smoking Nicotine Patches 1-3 Step 21 mg/1001 85835-0013-01 | Shenzhen | 30 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| quit smoking patches 21 mg 87135-0001-01 | Henan | 30 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| GUHIO Nicotine Patch 21 mg 87278-0001-01 | Guangxi | 42 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Stop Smoking AID 21 mg 87278-0002-01 | Guangxi | 60 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Stop Smoking AID 21 mg 87278-0009-01 | Guangxi | 60 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Hqlsey Quit Smoking Patches 21 mg/1001 87405-0001-01 | Hansen | 14 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Patch 21 mg 87704-0004-01 | Guangzhou | 30 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine transdermal system 21 mg/24hthis 68196-0194-03 | Sam's | 21 patches | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Nicotine Transdermal System step 1 21 mg/24h 46122-0833-45 | AmerisourceBergen | 14 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Transdermal System step 1 21 mg/24h 76162-0742-14 | Topco | 14 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 8, 2026
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 9, 2026
- CMS NADAC weekly file
Availability & generic status
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?
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 9, 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.
🧪 Avoiding an ingredient? See Nicotine inactive ingredients by manufacturer: every current product's list side by side, so you can ask your pharmacy for the version that does not list it.
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UNII L5F16ZG4ZU
A plastic-like polymer made by combining ethylene and vinyl acetate. It's used as a binder to hold tablet ingredients together and may also serve as a coating or sustained-release agent to control how quickly the medicine dissolves.
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UNII UG00KM4WR7
A plastic polymer used as a container material and film coating. It helps protect the medicine from moisture and air exposure during storage and shipping.
2 inactive ingredients 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 8, 2026
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 8, 2026
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Manufacturer & labeler
More NDCs from Sam's West Inc labeler code 68196
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- Allergy Relief Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 25 mg Tablet NDC 68196-160-60
- members mark nicotine Nicotine Polacrilex 4 mg Gum, Chewing NDC 68196-170-01
- Acetaminophen 500 mg Tablet NDC 68196-177-61
- Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 120 mg Tablet, Film Coated NDC 68196-204-20
- Fluticasone Propionate 50 ug Spray, Metered NDC 68196-210-01
- Naproxen Sodium 220 mg Tablet, Coated NDC 68196-255-20
- Hydrogen Peroxide 3 Percent 2.65 mL/100mL Liquid NDC 68196-268-32
- members mark nicotine nicotine polacrilex 2 mg Gum, Chewing NDC 68196-269-00
- Isopropyl alcohol 91 percent 91 mL/100mL Liquid NDC 68196-277-32
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 8, 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 User’s Guide for complete directions and other information • stop smoking completely when you begin using the patch • if you smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day, use according to the following 10 week schedule: STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 Use one 21 mg patch/day Use one 14 mg patch/day Use one 7 mg patch/day Weeks 1-6 Weeks 7-8 Weeks 9-10 • if you smoke 10 or less cigarettes per day, do not use STEP 1 (21mg).
Start with STEP 2 (14mg) , for 6 weeks, then STEP 3 (7mg) for 2 weeks and then stop. • steps 2 and 3 allow you to gradually reduce your level of nicotine. Completing the full program will increase your chances of quitting successfully. • apply one new patch every 24 hours on skin that is dry, clean and hairless. Save pouch for disposing of the patch after use. • remove backing from patch and immediately press onto skin.
Hold for 10 seconds. • wash hands after applying or removing patch. Throw away the patch by folding sticky ends together. Replace in its pouch and discard.
See enclosed User’s Guide for safety and handling. • you may wear the patch for 16 or 24 hours • if you crave cigarettes when you wake up, wear the patch for 24 hours • if you have vivid dreams or other sleep disturbances, you may remove the patch at bedtime and apply a new one in the morning • the used patch should be removed and a new one applied to a different skin site at the same time each day • 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 • stop using the patch at the end of 10 weeks.
If you started with STEP 2 , stop using the patch at the end of 8 weeks. If you still feel the need to use the patch, talk to your doctor.
⚠️ 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. Do Not Use • if you continue to smoke, chew tobacco, use snuff, or use a nicotine gum or other nicotine containing products 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. 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 • do not smoke even when not wearing the patch. The nicotine in your skin will still be entering your blood stream for several hours after you take off the patch. • if you have vivid dreams or other sleep disturbances remove this 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 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 right away. Dispose of the used patches by folding sticky ends together.
Replace in pouch and discard.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredient (in each patch) Nicotine, 21 mg delivered over 24 hours
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients ethylene vinyl acetate-copolymer, polyisobutylene and high density polyethylene between clear polyester backings
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Stop smoking aid
📄 Do Not Use ▾
Do Not Use • if you continue to smoke, chew tobacco, use snuff, or use a nicotine gum or other nicotine containing products
📄 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.
📄 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 • do not smoke even when not wearing the patch.
The nicotine in your skin will still be entering your blood stream for several hours after you take off the patch. • if you have vivid dreams or other sleep disturbances remove this patch at bedtime
📄 When Using This Product ▾
When using this product • do not smoke even when not wearing the patch. The nicotine in your skin will still be entering your blood stream for several hours after you take off the patch. • if you have vivid dreams or other sleep disturbances remove this 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
🤰 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 right away. Dispose of the used patches by folding sticky ends together. Replace in pouch and discard.
📄 Questions or Comments ▾
Questions or comments? call toll-free 1-866-255-5205 (English/Spanish) weekdays TO INCREASE YOUR SUCCESS IN QUITTING: • You must be motivated to quit. • Complete the full treatment program, applying a new patch every day. • Use with a support program as described in the enclosed User’s Guide. For your family’s protection, Nicotine Patches are supplied in child-resistant pouches. Do not use if individual pouch/packet is damaged or open.
Nicotine transdermal system 21 mg delivered over 24 hours Stop smoking aid • Not for sale to those under 18 years of age. • Prrof of age required. • Not for sale in vending machines or from any source where proof of age cannot be verified. Free Audio CD upon request. See inside.
What is the Nicotine Patch and How is it Used? Nicotine Patch is a small, nicotine-containing patch. When you put on a Nicotine Patch, nicotine passes through the skin and into your body.
Nicotine Patch is very thin and uses special material to control how fast nicotine passes through the skin. Unlike the sudden jolts of nicotine delivered by cigarettes, the amount of nicotine you receive remains relatively smooth throughout the 24 or 16-hour period you wear the Nicotine Patch. This helps to reduce cravings you may have for nicotine.
Read carton and enclosed User’s Guide before using this product. Keep the carton and User’s Guide. They contain important information.
THE SIMPLY RIGHT™ PROMISE Simply Right is dedicated to providing healthful, gentle, and safe personal care products for the entire family. We continuously strive to be your trusted partner in wellness and exceed your expectations. We would like to hear from you with any comments or suggestions.
In the continental US or Canada, you can call us toll-free at 1-800-255-5205, Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm CST. Or you can send us an email at samsclub.com. Distributed by: SAM’S West, Inc.
Bentonville, AR 72716 *NICODERM is a licensed trademark of the GlaxoSmithKline group of companies. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED BY REFUND OR EXCHANGE Made in Switzerland Send comments/questions to: GCSP 5.4376.4C Consumer Relations P.O. Box 13398 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-9627
📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel ▾
Principal Display Panel NDC 68196-194-03 nicotine patch Nicotine Transdermal System 21mg delivered over 24 hours Stop smoking aid 21 mg SIMPLY RIGHT ™ Health Care Compare to NicoDerm ® CQ ® * Includes behavior support program enrollment form & user’s 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 step 1 21 clear patches ©2011 101775XA 101775XA Nicotine Patch Sams 21 mg 21 ct carton
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| 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. |