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CVS Health SPF 70 Sun Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, Octocrylene, Oxybenzone 100 mg/mL; 50 mg/mL; 150 mg/mL; 30 mg/mL; 60 mg/mL Lotion, 237 mL

by CVS Pharmacy · 237 mL in 1 BOTTLE (69842-164-11)
NDC 69842-0164-11
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 69842-164-11 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains237 mL Pack sizes3 compare ↓
Also comes in: 308 ml 69842-0164-40 473 ml 69842-0164-14
OTC On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Aug 27, 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) 69842-164-11
Product NDC 69842-164
11-digit billing NDC 69842016411
UNII 5A68WGF6WM, 4X49Y0596W, V06SV4M95S, G63QQF2NOX, 95OOS7VE0Y
Application # M020
SPL Set ID 63b420ba-ac69-5670-e053-2a91aa0a864b
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2018-01-26
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form LOTION
Substance OCTOCRYLENE; OCTISALATE; HOMOSALATE; AVOBENZONE; OXYBENZONE
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 69842-164-11 — 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 → 69842-0164-11. 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

LabelerCVS Pharmacy
FDA applicationM020 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code69842
First marketedJan 2018
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

🧪 What is this product?

CVS Health SPF 70 Sun is a topical lotion containing five UV-filtering agents (avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene, and oxybenzone) that work together to absorb and scatter ultraviolet radiation. This is an over-the-counter monograph sunscreen product, meaning it is marketed under FDA's established category rules for sunscreen drugs rather than as an individually approved application. The combination of these active ingredients is typically used to help protect skin from UVA and UVB sun exposure when applied to exposed skin surfaces.

Supplement & herbal interactions

🌿 Drug–supplement interaction checker →
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 7QWA1RIO01
    A synthetic form of vitamin E used as an antioxidant in medicines. It prevents oils and fats in the formulation from breaking down, helping the drug remain stable and effective during storage.
  • UNII LKG8494WBH
    Benzyl alcohol is a clear liquid used as a preservative and solvent in medicines. It helps prevent bacterial and fungal growth and dissolves other ingredients to create uniform liquid formulations.
  • 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 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 936JST6JCN
    Cetyl alcohol is a waxy, fatty substance derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as an emulsifier and thickener in medicines, helping blend oil and water components and giving products a smooth, creamy texture.
  • 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 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 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 1Z74184RGV
    Egg phospholipids are naturally derived fats from eggs that help mix oil and water-based ingredients together. They work as emulsifiers in medicines, keeping the formula stable and uniform.
  • UNII 258491E1RZ
    A waxy substance made from glycerin and stearic acid, commonly used as an emulsifier to help blend oil and water ingredients together in medicines. It also helps thicken and stabilize the product's texture.
  • UNII 178A96NLP2
    Lauryl alcohol is a fatty alcohol derived from natural oils or made synthetically. It acts as an emulsifier and thickener in medicines, helping blend oil and water-based ingredients and giving the product a smooth, creamy texture.
  • UNII C9H2L21V7U
    A fat derived from coconut or palm oil containing shorter fatty acid chains. It serves as a solvent and carrier to help dissolve or suspend active ingredients, improving absorption and stability in liquid formulations.
  • 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 V42034O9PU
    A fatty alcohol derived from coconut or palm oil. It serves as an emulsifier and thickener to help blend oil and water in creams or lotions, and improves the product's texture and consistency.
  • UNII 2V16EO95H1
    Palmitic acid is a saturated fatty acid derived from plant and animal sources. It serves as an emulsifier and lubricant in medicines, helping ingredients mix smoothly and preventing sticking during manufacturing.
  • UNII 836SJG51DR
    Sodium ascorbyl phosphate is a derivative of vitamin C that acts as an antioxidant and preservative in medications. It helps protect the drug's active ingredients from degradation caused by air and light exposure.
  • UNII 4ELV7Z65AP
    Stearic acid is a fatty acid derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as a binder and lubricant in tablets and capsules, helping them hold together and flow smoothly during manufacturing.
  • 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.

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

The official label also statesWater, Butylene Glycol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Glyceryl Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Butylated PVP, Benzyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Myristyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Lauryl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Lecithin, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Cellulose Gum, Chlorphensin, Disodium EDTA

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 gPer 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.
Try another pack size: 308 ml 473 ml
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
CVS Health SPF 70 Sun 100 mg/mL; 50 mg/mL; 150 mg/mL; 30 mg/mL; 60 mg/mLthis 69842-0164-11 CVS 237 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

🏛️
2018
On the market since
Jan 2018
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
8 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
69842-0164-11 You're viewing this 237 mL in 1 BOTTLE (69842-164-11) 2018-01-26 Active
69842-0164-14 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE (69842-164-14) 2018-01-26 Active
69842-0164-40 308 mL in 1 BOTTLE (69842-164-40) 2022-02-11 Active

You're viewing the smallest of 3 pack sizes for this product.

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 69842-0164-11?
NDC 69842-0164-11 contains 237 mL — 237 ml in 1 bottle.
What is the difference between NDC 69842-0164-11 and NDC 69842-0164-40?
Both are CVS Health SPF 70 Sun Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, Octocrylene, Oxybenzone 100 mg/mL; 50 mg/mL; 150 mg/mL; 30 mg/mL; 60 mg/mL Lotion — the drug itself is identical. NDC 69842-0164-11 is the 237 mL package, while NDC 69842-0164-40 is the 308 ml package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of CVS Health SPF 70 Sun Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, Octocrylene, Oxybenzone 100 mg/mL; 50 mg/mL; 150 mg/mL; 30 mg/mL; 60 mg/mL Lotion?
Bill NDC 69842-0164-11 — the 11-digit billing format is 69842016411. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

🧭 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 — 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 "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 69842-164-11, 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: 69842-0164-11, written without dashes as 69842016411. 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 69842-0164-11, the first segment (69842) is the labeler code FDA assigned to CVS Pharmacy; the middle segment (0164) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (11) 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.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 2 other package presentations of this same product, including 308 ml (69842-0164-40), 473 ml (69842-0164-14). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
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 📦 Storage and Handling 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose
🎯 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 100 words ▾

Directions • apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure reapply: • after 80 minutes of swimming or sweating • immediately after towel drying • at least every 2 hours • children under 6 months: Ask a doctor 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

⚠️ Warnings 5 words ▾

Warnings ​For external use only

📦 Storage and Handling 25 words ▾

Other information • protect the product in this container from excessive heat and direct sun • may stain or damage some fabrics, materials or surfaces

🧪 Active Ingredient 12 words ▾

Active ingredients Avobenzone 3.0%, Homosalate 15.0%, Octisalate 5.0%, Octocrylene 10.0%, Oxybenzone 6.0%

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 43 words ▾

Inactive ingredients Water, Butylene Glycol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Glyceryl Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Butylated PVP, Benzyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Myristyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Lauryl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Lecithin, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Cellulose Gum, Chlorphensin, Disodium EDTA

🎯 Purpose 2 words ▾

Purpose Sunscreen

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 69842-0160-24 · CVS 69842-0171-68 · 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.