UV ESSENTIEL COMPLETE UV PROTECTION SUNSCREEN ANTIOXIDANT ANTI-POLLUTION BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 50 AVOBENZONE, HOMOSALATE, OCTISALATE, and OCTOCRYLENE 30 mg/mL; 100 mg/mL; 50 mg/mL; 50 mg/mL Emulsion — NDC 68745-2157-01 package photo

UV ESSENTIEL COMPLETE UV PROTECTION SUNSCREEN ANTIOXIDANT ANTI-POLLUTION BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 50 AVOBENZONE, HOMOSALATE, OCTISALATE, and OCTOCRYLENE 30 mg/mL; 100 mg/mL; 50 mg/mL; 50 mg/mL Emulsion

by CHANEL PARFUMS BEAUTE · 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (68745-2157-1) / 30 mL in 1 BOTTLE
NDC 68745-2157-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 68745-2157-1 billing pads the package segment with a zero
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
📋 All sources & update times →

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 68745-2157-1
Product NDC 68745-2157
11-digit billing NDC 68745215701
UNII G63QQF2NOX, V06SV4M95S, 4X49Y0596W, 5A68WGF6WM
Application # M020
SPL Set ID df2a43b4-eab9-48cd-a4b6-d00cfc925477
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2023-05-01
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form EMULSION
Substance AVOBENZONE; HOMOSALATE; OCTISALATE; OCTOCRYLENE
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 68745-2157-1 — 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 → 68745-2157-01. 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

LabelerCHANEL PARFUMS BEAUTE
FDA applicationM020 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code68745
First marketedMay 2023
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
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 sunscreen emulsion sold as an over-the-counter product under FDA monograph rules. It contains four active ingredients (avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, and octocrylene) that are ultraviolet light filters, each designed to absorb or reflect different wavelengths of UV radiation. These ingredients are typically combined in broad-spectrum sunscreen formulas to help protect skin from both UVA and UVB exposure. The product is intended for application to skin as a protective lotion.

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 TR046Y3K1G
    A liquid alcohol derived from petroleum or plant sources. It acts as a solvent and humectant in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and retain moisture in the formulation.
  • UNII 5C5403N26O
    Acacia is a natural gum derived from acacia tree sap. It serves as a binder, thickener, and emulsifier to help hold ingredients together, improve texture, and stabilize the medicine.
  • UNII AU6XZE9IY9
    A natural wax derived from acacia decurrens flowers. It functions as a coating agent, lubricant, and polish to give tablets and capsules a smooth, protective finish and improve handling during manufacturing.
  • UNII 3K9958V90M
    A liquid solvent derived from fermentation or chemical synthesis. In medicines, alcohol dissolves active ingredients, helps preserve the product, and improves how the body absorbs certain drugs.
  • UNII XF417D3PSL
    Anhydrous citric acid is a sour, crystalline powder derived from citric acid with water removed. In medicines, it acts as a buffer to control pH, adds tartness to improve taste, and helps tablets disintegrate.
  • UNII 5SL0G7R0OK
    A simple sugar made from corn or other plants, used in medicines as a filler and sweetener. It helps create the right texture and taste in tablets, powders, and liquid formulations.
  • UNII QN83US2B0N
    Ascorbyl palmitate is a fat-soluble form of vitamin C used as an antioxidant in medicines. It prevents oils and fats in the product from breaking down and becoming less stable over time.
  • 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 K67N5Z1RUA
    A plant-derived surfactant made from natural sugars and fatty alcohols. It helps dissolve and mix ingredients evenly throughout the medicine, acting as an emulsifier and solubilizer in liquid formulations.
  • UNII B1K89384RJ
    A mixture of fatty alcohols derived from natural oils or fats, typically containing 14 to 22 carbon atoms. Used as an emollient, thickener, and emulsifier to improve texture and help blend oil and water components in formulations.
  • UNII T1PE06G0VE
    Camellia oil is a plant-based oil extracted from camellia seeds. It's used in medicines as an emollient and lubricant to improve texture and help ingredients blend smoothly together.
  • UNII 00YIU5438U
    Caprylyl glycol is a clear liquid derived from coconut oil. In medicines, it acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a preservative booster to prevent microbial growth, and a solvent to help dissolve or mix other ingredients.
  • UNII I670DAL4SZ
    A preservative that fights bacteria and fungi. It keeps medicines and topical products stable and safe from microbial contamination during storage and use.
  • UNII 8D9H4QU99H
    A synthetic fatty acid ester derived from coconut oil, used as an emulsifier and solubilizer to help mix oil and water-based ingredients and improve how the body absorbs certain drugs.
  • UNII 92RU3N3Y1O
    Dimethicone is a silicone-based oil that acts as an anti-foaming agent and lubricant in medicines. It reduces gas bubbles in liquid formulations and helps coat and protect the stomach lining when ingested.
  • UNII E107L85C40
    Dipropylene glycol is a clear liquid made from propylene glycol. It acts as a solvent and humectant in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and retain moisture in the formulation.
  • UNII 9G1OE216XY
    Docosanol is a waxy, fatty alcohol derived from plant sources. It acts as an emollient and thickener in topical medicines, helping to soften the skin and improve product texture and stability.
  • UNII 7IGF0S7R8I
    Phytic acid is a naturally occurring compound found in plants that acts as a chelating agent and preservative in medicines. It helps stabilize formulations and prevent oxidation of active ingredients.
  • UNII T0OCU8201Y
    A natural plant extract from gardenia flowers used as a colorant and flavoring agent in medicines. It provides yellow to orange coloring and subtle floral notes to improve the appearance and taste of the product.
  • UNII C5529G5JPQ
    Ginger is a plant-derived ingredient used as a flavoring agent to add taste and aroma to medicines. It may also provide mild soothing properties to support product palatability.
  • 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 2788Z9758H
    A plant extract from licorice root used as a sweetener, flavoring agent, and natural emulsifier in medicines. It helps improve taste and may aid in keeping ingredients evenly mixed throughout the product.
  • UNII 42DG15CHXV
    A natural plant wax derived from sunflower seeds. It serves as a lubricant and glidant to help powders flow smoothly during manufacturing and tablet formation.
  • UNII YSE9PPT4TH
    Hyaluronate sodium is a natural carbohydrate that holds moisture. It's used in medicines as a lubricant, thickener, and moisture-retaining agent to improve texture and delivery of the active ingredient.
  • UNII 7F0EV20QYL
    Jojoba oil is a liquid wax extracted from jojoba plant seeds. In medications, it serves as an emollient and carrier oil that helps soften skin, improve texture, and distribute active ingredients evenly in topical formulations.
  • UNII 50C1307PZG
    Pentylene glycol is a humectant and preservative helper derived from petroleum or plant sources. It draws moisture into the product and helps prevent bacterial growth, keeping medicines stable during storage.
  • UNII 4A0NCJ6RD6
    Polyglycerin-3 is a synthetic ingredient made by linking multiple glycerin molecules together. It acts as an emulsifier and humectant, helping oils and water mix smoothly and keeping the product from drying out.
  • UNII 03KCY6P7UT
    A waxy compound derived from cetyl alcohol and phosphoric acid. It acts as an emulsifier to help blend oil and water ingredients, and as a thickener to give the medicine its proper texture and consistency.
  • UNII 8ZQ0AYU1TT
    Pullulan is a natural polysaccharide, a type of carbohydrate made from yeast. It acts as a binder and film-former to hold tablet ingredients together and create protective coatings on capsules.
  • UNII K49155WL9Y
    Shea butter is a fat extracted from shea tree nuts. It's used in medicines as an emollient and lubricant to soften the product, improve texture, and help ingredients blend smoothly together.
  • UNII OJ245FE5EU
    Sodium benzoate is a salt derived from benzoic acid, a preservative. It's added to medicines to prevent growth of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that could spoil the product.
  • UNII 1Q73Q2JULR
    Sodium citrate is a salt derived from citric acid. It works as a buffer to maintain the medicine's pH level and may also help improve taste or act as a preservative in the formulation.
  • UNII 55X04QC32I
    A strong alkaline chemical used to adjust and maintain the pH balance of liquid medicines. It helps keep the medicine stable and ensures it stays effective during storage.
  • UNII 506T60A25R
    Sorbitol is a natural sugar alcohol derived from glucose. It serves as a sweetener, humectant, and bulking agent in medications to improve taste and help maintain moisture in the product.
  • UNII GW89575KF9
    Squalane is a lightweight oil derived from plant sources or synthesized. It acts as an emollient and lubricant in formulations, helping ingredients blend smoothly and improving product texture and spreadability.
  • UNII R0ZB2556P8
    Tocopherol is a form of vitamin E derived from plant oils. It acts as an antioxidant in medicines to prevent oils and fats from breaking down and spoiling during storage.
  • UNII B8WCK70T7I
    Trehalose is a natural sugar made from two glucose molecules linked together. It's used in medicines as a filler to add bulk, a sweetener for taste, and a stabilizer to help keep active ingredients effective during storage.
  • UNII N0SS3Q238D
    A synthetic polymer made by combining povidone with long-chain fatty compounds. It acts as a binder and film-former to help hold tablet ingredients together and create smooth coatings on medicine surfaces.
  • 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 TTV12P4NEE
    Xanthan gum is a thickening and stabilizing ingredient made from fermented corn or other sugars. It's added to medicines to improve texture, prevent separation of liquids and solids, and help the product stay consistent.
  • UNII 3NY3SM6B8U
    A microorganism used as a natural source of B vitamins and proteins. In medications, yeast serves as a nutrient supplement and may help with tablet binding or act as a filler to give the product proper form and stability.

41 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

The official label also stateswater • glycerin • coco-caprylate/caprate caprylyl • triacontanyl PVP • alcohol • pentylene glycol • moringa oil/hydrogenated moringa oil esters • jojoba esters • behenyl alcohol • squalane • potassium cetyl phosphate • yeast extract • gardenia tahitensis flower extract • zingiber officinale (ginger) root extract • glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract • polyglycerin-3 • dipropylene glycol • C14-22 alcohols • pullulan • dimethicone • camellia oleifera seed oil • phytosteryl canola glycerides • fragrance • butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter extract • sorbitol • chlorphenesin • caprylyl glycol • C12-20 alkyl glucoside • xanthan gum • sodium hyaluronate • acacia decurrens flower wax • helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed wax • butylene glycol • acacia senegal gum • phytic acid • trehalose • 1,2-hexanediol • sodium hydroxide • tocopherol • glucose • sodium citrate • ascorbyl palmitate • sodium benzoate • citric acid BU000009A

Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.

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.
ℹ️
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
Uv Essentiel Complete Uv Protection Sunscreen Antioxidant Anti-Pollution Broad Spectrum Spf 50 30 mg/mL; 100 mg/mL; 50 mg/mL; 50 mg/mLthis 68745-2157-01 CHANEL 1 bottle — — 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

🏛️
2023
On the market since
May 2023
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
3 years listed
🔒
·
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.

🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for AVOBENZONE, HOMOSALATE, OCTISALATE, and OCTOCRYLENE — the ingredient across all brands.

Top reported reactions

Skin Cancer58
Basal Cell Carcinoma21
Neoplasm Malignant21
Rash21
Malignant Melanoma19
Product Lot Number Issue12
Recalled Product Administered11

Age at onset

Infant1
Child2
Adolescent2
Adult42
Elderly19

Reporter sex

259 reports
Male · 33%
Female · 67%

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization15
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2022 2023 2024 2026 12 0
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
68745-2157-01 You're viewing this 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (68745-2157-1) / 30 mL in 1 BOTTLE 2023-05-01 Active

🧭 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 ✓ Available
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 "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 68745-2157-1, 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: 68745-2157-01, written without dashes as 68745215701. 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 68745-2157-01, the first segment (68745) is the labeler code FDA assigned to CHANEL PARFUMS BEAUTE; the middle segment (2157) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (01) 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 CHANEL PARFUMS BEAUTE. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
CHANEL PARFUMS BEAUTE 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 30 words ▾

Uses helps prevent sunburn if used as directed with other sun protection measures (see Directions ), decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 96 words ▾

Directions For sunscreen use: apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure use a water resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating reapply at least every 2 hours Sun Protection Measures. Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. To decrease this risk, regularly use a sunscreen with a Broad Spectrum SPF value of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including: limit time in the sun, especially from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats, and sunglasses Children under 6 months of age: Ask a doctor

⚠️ Warnings 56 words ▾

Warnings For external use only. Do not use on damaged or broken skin. When using this product keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Stop use and ask a doctor if skin rash occurs. Keep out of reach of children . If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

📦 Storage and Handling 14 words ▾

Other information Protect the product in this container from excessive heat and direct sun.

🧪 Active Ingredient 15 words ▾

Active ingredients Purpose Avobenzone 3% Sunscreen Homosalate 10% Sunscreen Octisalate 5% Sunscreen Octocrylene 5% Sunscreen

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 145 words ▾

Inactive ingredients water • glycerin • coco-caprylate/caprate caprylyl • triacontanyl PVP • alcohol • pentylene glycol • moringa oil/hydrogenated moringa oil esters • jojoba esters • behenyl alcohol • squalane • potassium cetyl phosphate • yeast extract • gardenia tahitensis flower extract • zingiber officinale (ginger) root extract • glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract • polyglycerin-3 • dipropylene glycol • C14-22 alcohols • pullulan • dimethicone • camellia oleifera seed oil • phytosteryl canola glycerides • fragrance • butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter extract • sorbitol • chlorphenesin • caprylyl glycol • C12-20 alkyl glucoside • xanthan gum • sodium hyaluronate • acacia decurrens flower wax • helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed wax • butylene glycol • acacia senegal gum • phytic acid • trehalose • 1,2-hexanediol • sodium hydroxide • tocopherol • glucose • sodium citrate • ascorbyl palmitate • sodium benzoate • citric acid BU000009A

🎯 Purpose 15 words ▾

Active ingredients Purpose Avobenzone 3% Sunscreen Homosalate 10% Sunscreen Octisalate 5% Sunscreen Octocrylene 5% Sunscreen

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