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CVS Saline Nasal 6.5 mg/mL Spray — NDC 69842-438-30 (Billing 69842-0438-30)

by CVS PHARMACY · 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 89 mL in 1 BOTTLE

This is a package of CVS Saline Nasal 6.5 mg/mL Spray from CVS PHARMACY, marketed since Feb 2021 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.

NDC 69842-0438-30
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 69842-438-30 billing pads the product segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 8, 2026 · this listing last changed Sep 3, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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NDC database record

One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 69842-438-30 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
Code segments
69842 labeler · 438 product · 30 package
Package marketed since
Feb 15, 2021
Sample package
No — commercial package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2027
Barcode (UPC)
0050428641521
FDA record last changed
Sep 3, 2026

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 69842-438-30
Product NDC 69842-438
11-digit billing NDC 69842043830
RxCUI 707251
UNII 451W47IQ8X
UPC 0050428641521
Application # M022
SPL Set ID f02c41b0-c78e-41cd-aa4a-2756bbe92087
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2021-02-15
Route NASAL
Dosage form SPRAY
Substance SODIUM CHLORIDE
Quick answers
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 707251
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 69842-438-30 — 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 → 69842-0438-30. 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 Sodium class.

Drug family (ATC) Sodium, Salt solutions, Electrolyte solutions
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.

Clinical

📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • It depends on the product. IV forms replace fluid and salt, while injection diluents dissolve other drugs. Other forms are used for rinsing, nasal congestion and nasal care, or to...
  • Follow the directions on your product. Many are used as often as needed by adults and children 4 and over. Do not share the bottle, because that can spread infection.
  • Some people get fever, irritation or infection at the IV site, or too much fluid in the body. Tell your nurse right away if the IV site hurts or looks red.
  • What side effects should I expect with IV sodium chloride?
📖 Read our full Sodium Chloride guide →

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.

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.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
69842-0438-30 You're viewing this Main listing 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 89 mL in 1 BOTTLE 2021-02-15 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Walgreens Saline 6.5 mg/mL 00363-7040-30 WALGREEN 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Walgreen Saline 6.5 mg/mL 00363-7590-30 WALGREENS 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
HEB Saline 6.5 mg/mL 37808-0845-88 HEB 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Saline 6.5 mg/mL 37835-0998-01 Bi-Mart 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
KROGER Saline 6.5 mg/mL 41226-0759-30 KROGER 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
MEIJER Saline 6.5 mg/mL 41250-0636-30 MEIJER 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Saline 6.5 mg/mL 41415-0477-30 PUBLIX 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Saline 6.5 mg/mL 55319-0047-15 FAMILY 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Saline 6.5 mg/mL 57896-0333-45 GERI-CARE 44 ml — — FDA listed —
Saline 6.5 mg/mL 63941-0704-15 BEST 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Family Care Saline 6.5 mg/mL 65923-0493-44 United 44 ml — — FDA listed —
WinCo Foods Saline Nasal Relief .65 g/100mL 67091-0327-46 WinCo 45 ml — — FDA listed —
Saline 6.5 mg/mL 68163-0704-15 Raritan 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
CVS Saline 6.5 mg/mLthis 69842-0438-30 CVS 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Saline Nasal 6.5 mg/mL 73492-0281-04 ALAINA 44 ml — — FDA listed —
Equate Premium Saline .65 g/100mL 79903-0275-03 Walmart 88 ml — — FDA listed —
Walmart Saline 6.5 mg/mL 79903-0304-30 WALMART 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Wild Horse 777 Moisturizing Nasal 6.5 mg/mL 80771-0000-15 Wild 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Quality Choice Saline 6.5 mg/mL 83324-0227-15 QUALITY 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Quality Choice Saline 6.5 mg/mL 83324-0341-30 QUALITY 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

🏛️
2021
On the market since
Feb 2021
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
5 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.

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 Sodium Chloride 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.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII ZY81Z83H0X
    Aloe vera leaf is a plant extract derived from the aloe plant. It is used in medicines as a natural moisturizer and skin-soothing agent in topical formulations.
  • UNII F5UM2KM3W7
    Benzalkonium chloride is a chemical compound that works as a preservative and antimicrobial agent in medications. It prevents bacterial and fungal growth in liquid formulations to keep the product safe during storage and use.
  • 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 GR686LBA74
    Sodium phosphate, dibasic is a salt derived from phosphoric acid. It acts as a buffer to help maintain the medicine's pH balance and may serve as a binder or filler in tablets and capsules.
  • UNII 3980JIH2SW
    A salt form of phosphoric acid that acts as a buffer and pH adjuster in medicines. It helps keep the product at the correct acidity level for stability and effectiveness.
  • 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.

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

The official label also statesAloe barbadensis leaf juice (aloe vera gel), benzalkonium chloride, benzyl alcohol, purified water, sodium phosphate dibasic, sodium phosphate monobasic

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.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerCVS PHARMACY
FDA applicationM022 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code69842
First marketedFeb 2021
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio550 products on file

More NDCs from CVS PHARMACY labeler code 69842

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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.

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 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Other Information 📄 Questions or Comments 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 25 words ▾

Uses provides instant, soothing relief to dry irritated nasal passages due to colds, allergies, dry air, pollution, smoke, air travel and use of decongestants/steroidal sprays.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 51 words ▾

Directions For children and adults, squeeze bottle twice in each nostril as often as needed or as directed by physician. For infants, use drop application. Hold bottle upright for spray, horizontally for stream, and upside down for drop. The use of this dispenser by more than one person may spread infection.

⚠️ Warnings 11 words ▾

Warnings If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a healthcare professional before use.

🧪 Active Ingredient 7 words ▾

Drug Facts Active Ingredients Sodium Chloride 0.65%

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 21 words ▾

Inactive Ingredients Aloe barbadensis leaf juice (aloe vera gel), benzalkonium chloride, benzyl alcohol, purified water, sodium phosphate dibasic, sodium phosphate monobasic

🎯 Purpose 2 words ▾

Purpose Moisturizer

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 21 words ▾

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222

📄 Other Information 7 words ▾

Other Information • store at room temperature

📄 Questions or Comments 25 words ▾

Questions or comments? 1-866-467-2748 *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC, owners of the registered trademark Ocean®. Distributed by:

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 71 words ▾

Saline Nasal Spray Compare to the ingredient in Ocean®* NDC: 69842-438-30 Saline Nasal Spray + Soothing Aloe Sodium Chloride 0.65% • Instantly relieves dry nasal passages caused by sinus, cold and allergy medications and dry air • Gentle enough for infants • Relief for stuffy noses 3 FL O.Z. (89 mL) TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SEAL AROUND CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING. Distributed by: CVS Saline Nasal Spray

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

About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product
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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 form printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed is the one the FDA registered. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero and the dashes are dropped. The Identity section at the top of this page lists each form of this code.
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.
← 69842-0432-58 · CVS 69842-0441-02 · 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.