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Budesonide 32 ug Spray, Metered — NDC 69842-0001-01 package photo

Budesonide 32 ug Spray, Metered

by CVS Pharmacy · 1 BOTTLE, SPRAY in 1 BOTTLE, SPRAY (69842-001-01) / 120 SPRAY, METERED in 1 BOTTLE, SPRAY
NDC 69842-0001-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 69842-001-01 billing pads the product segment with a zero
OTC Generic 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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⚠️
Other active recalls for Budesonide (different manufacturers) — 3 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class II · May 29, 2026 — Presence of Foreign Substance:This recall has been initiated in response to a product quality complaint reported for black/brown specs and particles within the ampoule solution (SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC) · FDA recall D-0607-2026
Class II · Jun 30, 2025 — Lack of Assurance of Sterility: A market complaint was received for leakage and empty ampoule. (Cipla USA, Inc.) · FDA recall D-0541-2025
Class II · Jan 8, 2024 — Failed Dissolution Specifications (Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc) · FDA recall D-0275-2024
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 69842-001-01
Product NDC 69842-001
11-digit billing NDC 69842000101
NCPDP billing unit ML — per mL (volume)
RxCUI 1797929
UNII Q3OKS62Q6X
Application # ANDA078949
SPL Set ID b2650d29-c011-48f1-a7f4-040011d4563d
Established class (EPC) Corticosteroid
Mechanism of action Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2025-07-01
Route NASAL
Dosage form SPRAY, METERED
Substance BUDESONIDE
GPI-14 42200015001810
GPI class CVS Budesonide
GCN Seq No 075590
GCN 40708
HICL code 006545
Ingredient (HICL) Budesonide
HIC1 code Q
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Ear/Eye/Nose/Rectum/Topical/Vagina/Other
HIC2 code Q7
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Nasal Preparations
HIC3 code Q7P
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Nasal Anti-Inflammatory Steroids
AHFS code 48:10.08.00
AHFS class Corticosteroids (Respiratory Tract)
FDB label name CVS BUDESONIDE 32 MCG SPRAY
FDB brand name Budesonide
Legend status O — Over-the-counter (OTC) drug or device
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 69842-001-01 — 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 → 69842-0001-01. 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.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Corticosteroid class.

Pharmacologic class Corticosteroid
Drug family (ATC) Corticosteroids acting locally, Corticosteroids, potent (group III), Corticosteroids
How it works Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists
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

LabelerCVS Pharmacy
Application holderAPOTEX INC
FDA applicationANDA078949 (ANDA)
Labeler code69842
First marketedJul 2025
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio550 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

Label name CVS BUDESONIDE 32 MCG SPRAY Ingredient Budesonide
📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Budesonide nasal spray is used to relieve sneezing, runny, stuffy, or itchy nose caused by hay fever or other allergies (caused by an allergy to pollen, mold, dust, or pets). Budesonide nasal spray should not be used to treat symptoms (e.g., sneezing, stuffy, runny, itchy nose) caused by the common cold. Budesonide nasal spray is in a class of drugs called corticosteroids. It works by blocking the release of certain natural substances that cause allergy symptoms.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • No — and this is really important to understand. Budesonide inhalation suspension is a daily controller medication, not a rescue treatment. It works by slowly calming inflammation...
  • My child has asthma. Can I use this nebulizer treatment when they're having an attack?
  • You may start to notice some improvement in your child's asthma symptoms within 2 to 8 days of starting treatment. But full benefit — where the airways are as calm and well-control...
  • Yes, please do — it makes a real difference. Inhaled steroids like budesonide can leave a small amount of residue in the mouth and throat, which can lead to a yeast infection calle...
📖 Read our full Budesonide guide →
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Nutrient depletion considerations

Budesonide may be associated with lower levels of 8 nutrients — worth a chat with your pharmacist, not a cause for alarm.

🧪 Full Budesonide nutrient depletion report →
An association is not a deficiency. Educational only — don't start or stop anything without professional guidance.
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 K679OBS311
    Carboxymethylcellulose sodium is a plant-derived thickening agent made from cellulose. In medicines, it acts as a binder to hold ingredients together, a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart, or a thickener in liquids.
  • UNII IY9XDZ35W2
    Dextrose is a simple sugar derived from corn or other sources. It serves as a filler and sweetener in medicines to add bulk, improve taste, and help stabilize the medication's form.
  • UNII 7FLD91C86K
    Edetate disodium is a chemical compound that binds and removes certain metal ions. In medicines, it acts as a preservative and stabilizer by preventing metals like calcium from interfering with the product's shelf life and consistency.
  • UNII QTT17582CB
    A strong acid used to adjust and maintain the proper pH level in liquid medicines, ensuring stability and preventing breakdown of active ingredients.
  • UNII OP1R32D61U
    Microcrystalline cellulose is a purified form of cellulose, a natural fiber from plant sources. It acts as a binder and filler in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and give the medicine its shape and size.
  • UNII 6OZP39ZG8H
    Polysorbate 80 is a synthetic emulsifier derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together in medications and improves how the product disperses in the body.
  • UNII 1VPU26JZZ4
    Potassium sorbate is a salt derived from sorbic acid, a naturally occurring preservative. It prevents growth of mold, yeast, and some bacteria, extending the medicine's shelf life.
  • 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.

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

The official label also statescarboxymethyl cellulose sodium, dextrose anhydrous, edetate disodium dihydrate, hydrochloric acid (for pH adjustment), microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, potassium sorbate, purified water

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.
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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
Budesonide 32 ug 00536-1456-84 Rugby 1 bottle $1.367 — Availability likely —
Budesonide 32 ug 60505-6129-02 Apotex 1 bottle $1.367 — Availability likely —
Budesonide 32 ug 00363-0048-01 Walgreens 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Budesonide 32 ug 00536-1112-40 Rugby 1 bottle — — Discontinued —
Budesonide 32 ug 49035-0703-01 EQUATE 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Budesonide 32 ugthis 69842-0001-01 CVS 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
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

🏛️
2025
On the market since
Jul 2025
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
1 year listed
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Generic on the market
this product is a generic
✅This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

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 Budesonide — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 12 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 Budesonide. 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
$10.81M
Claims incl. refills
53.9K
Beneficiaries
24.2K
Spend / beneficiary
$447.22
Spend / claim
$200.39
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.

🔬 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 Budesonide — the ingredient across all brands.

Top reported reactions

Dyspnoea25,466
Asthma16,672
Cough11,686
Fatigue9,211
Pneumonia8,754
Headache7,959
Wheezing7,946

Age at onset

Neonate141
Infant90
Child899
Adolescent813
Adult16,777
Elderly11,135

Reporter sex

164,268 reports
Male · 38%
Female · 62%
Unknown · 0%

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization47,048
Death11,509
Life-threatening4,902
Disabling3,182
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2020 2022 2024 2026 14,048 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
69842-0001-01 You're viewing this 1 BOTTLE, SPRAY in 1 BOTTLE, SPRAY (69842-001-01) / 120 SPRAY, METERED in 1 BOTTLE, SPRAY 2016-04-09 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

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 69842-001-01, 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: 69842-0001-01, written without dashes as 69842000101. 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 69842-0001-01, the first segment (69842) is the labeler code FDA assigned to CVS Pharmacy; the middle segment (0001) 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 CVS Pharmacy. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
CVS Pharmacy 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 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage 21 words ▾

Use s Temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: nasal congestion runny nose itchy nose sneezing

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~1 min read ▾

Direction Read insert (inside package) on how to: get a new bottle ready (primed) before first use prime bottle again if not used for two days use the spray clean the spray nozzle ADULTS AND CHILDREN 12 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER Adults and children 12 years of age and older once daily, spray 2 times into each nostril while sniffing gently once your allergy symptoms improve, reduce to 1 spray in each nostril per day CHILDREN 6 TO UNDER 12 YEARS OF AGE the growth rate of some children may be slower while using this product.

Talk to your child's doctor if yours child needs to use the spray for longer than two months a year children 6 to under 12 years of age an adult should supervise use once daily, spray 1 times into each nostril while sniffing gently if allergy symptoms do not improve, increase to 2 sprays in each nostril per day. Once allergy symptoms improve, reduce to 1 spray in each nostril per day children under 6 years of age do not use do not use more than directed if you forget a dose, do not double the next dose do not spray into eyes or mouth if allergy symptoms do not improve after two weeks, stop using and talk to a doctor do not use for the common cold shake well before each use

⚠️ Warnings 213 words ▾

Warnings Do not use in children under 6 years of age if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients Ask a doctor before use if you have had recent nose ulcers or nose surgery have had a nose injury that has not healed are using a steroid medicine for asthma, allergies or skin rash have an eye infection have or had glaucoma or cataracts When using this product the growth rate of some children may be slower some symptoms may get better on the first day of treatment. It may take up to two weeks of daily use to feel the most symptom relief. do not share this bottle with anyone else as this may spread germs remember to tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including this one Stop use and ask a doctor if you have, or come into contact with someone who has, chickenpox, measles or tuberculosis you have or develop symptoms of an infection such as persistent fever you have any change in vision you have severe or frequent nosebleeds If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

🧪 Active Ingredient 9 words ▾

Active ingredient (in each spray) Budesonide (glucocorticoid) 32 mcg

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 23 words ▾

Inactive ingredients carboxymethyl cellulose sodium, dextrose anhydrous, edetate disodium dihydrate, hydrochloric acid (for pH adjustment), microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, potassium sorbate, purified water

🎯 Purpose 5 words ▾

Purpose Nasal allergy symptom reliever

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 69840-0008-08 · Yes 69842-0008-34 · CVS →
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.