Cover FX Mattifying Primer Plus Acne Treatment Salicylic Acid 1 g/100mL Gel — NDC 68327-073-01 (Billing 68327-0073-01)
This is a package of Cover FX Mattifying Primer Plus Acne Treatment Salicylic Acid 1 g/100mL Gel from Cover FX Skin Care Inc, marketed since Nov 2018 and currently FDA-listed. It is the main listing for this product, which comes in 3 package sizes.
Identity & classification
Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package
- RxCUI (RxNorm): 251380
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 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 Salicylic acid and derivatives class.
Where does this data come from?
- RxClass (NLM) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
Clinical
- It is used in a facial routine for acne-prone and oil-prone skin. The routine includes a cleanser, serum, toner and emulsion. Salicylic acid helps loosen and shed dead skin cells.
- Use the cleanser morning and evening, and the serum in the morning after cleansing. Use the toner in the evening on dry skin, and the emulsion at night after cleansing. Avoid your...
- Mild stinging, burning, itching, dryness and extra peeling can happen. If dryness or peeling bothers you, try using the serum or toner every other day. If it gets excessive, stop a...
- It is best not to. Using another topical acne medication at the same time makes irritation and dryness more likely. If you get irritated, use only one at a time.
Patient education
Supplement & herbal interactions
Where does this data come from?
- MedlinePlus (NLM) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
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Pricing
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| Price system | Per g | 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 2, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68327-0073-01 You're viewing this Main listing | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 30 mL in 1 TUBE | 2018-11-29 | — | Active |
| 68327-0073-02 68327-073-02 | 15 mL in 1 TUBE | 2018-11-29 | — | Active |
| 68327-0073-03 68327-073-03 | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 5 mL in 1 TUBE | 2018-11-29 | — | Active |
Pack size FAQ
What quantity is in this package?
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Cover FX Mattifying Primer Plus Acne Treatment Salicylic Acid 1 g/100mL Gel?
Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACNE SOLUTIONS CLINICAL CLEARING gel 10 mg/mL 49527-0116-01 | CLINIQUE | 1 bottle | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Cover FX Mattifying Primer Plus Acne Treatment 1 g/100mLthis 68327-0073-01 | Cover | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Clear Smart Blemish Spot Treatment 1 g/100mL 68828-0245-01 | Distribuidora | 15 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Acne Fighting Spot with Aloe clear 10 mg/mL 70412-0411-06 | Zhejiang | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Acne Fighting Spot Gel 10 mg/mL 76354-0414-01 | e.l.f. | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| ELF ACNE Fighting Spot Gel with Aloe Clear 1 g/100mL 76354-0616-01 | e.l.f. | 6 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Pharma Clear Moisturizer 1 g/100mL 67879-0103-11 | PHARMAGEL | 175 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Sep 3, 2026
- CMS NADAC weekly file
Availability & generic status
We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
Where does this data come from?
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Sep 3, 2026
Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
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A natural substance derived from maple tree bark and sap, used as a sweetener and flavoring agent to improve taste and palatability of the medicine.
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A natural plant extract from Annickia chlorantha bark used as a flavoring agent and preservative in medicines. It may help mask bitter tastes and extend shelf life.
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A silicone-based polymer made from polyethylene glycol and polypropylene glycol chains. It works as an emulsifier and surfactant, helping mix water and oil ingredients together and improving the texture and spreadability of creams, lotions, and other topical products.
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A silicone-based ingredient that helps oil and water mix together in formulations. It works as an emulsifier to create smooth, stable textures in topical medicines and creams.
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A silicone-based liquid that helps distribute active ingredients evenly throughout topical products. It acts as a solvent and emollient, allowing medicines to spread smoothly on skin while improving texture and absorption.
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Ethyl linoleate is a fatty acid ester derived from linoleic acid. It acts as an emollient and solvent in formulations, helping to dissolve or carry active ingredients and improve product texture and absorption.
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A fatty acid derived from plant oils, ethyl linolenate acts as an emollient and penetration enhancer in topical formulations, helping the product spread smoothly and improving ingredient absorption through the skin.
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A synthetic peptide derived from fatty acids and amino acids. It functions as a skin-conditioning agent and emollient in topical formulations, helping soften and smooth the product texture while supporting skin hydration.
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Phytosphingosine is a naturally derived fatty compound that helps stabilize and thicken skincare and cosmetic formulations. It works as an emollient and conditioning agent to improve texture and skin feel in topical products.
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🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
USES For the treatment of acne. Helps treat acne pimples and allows skin to heal.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
DIRECTIONS Clean skin thoroughly before applying. Cover entire affected area with a thin layer 1 to 3 times daily. Because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with 1 application, then gradually increase to 2 or 3 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 ▾
WARNINGS For external use only
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
ACTIVE INGREDIENT Salicylic Acid 1%
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS Cyclopentasiloxane, Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract, Water/Eau, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Squalane, Phenyl Methicone, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract/Extrait de canne a sucre, Bisabolol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Phytosphingosine, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Ethyl Linoleate, Ethyl Linolenate, Ethyl Oleate, Carbomer, Silica, Polysorbate 20, Oleanolic Acid, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
🎯 Purpose ▾
PURPOSE Acne Treatment
📄 When Using This Product ▾
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.
📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children ▾
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away.
📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel ▾
PRODUCT PACKAGING COVER FX MATTIFYING PRIMER +ACNE TREATMENT mattifying
Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)
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