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Neutrogena deep clean purifying cooling gel scrub Salicylic Acid 5 mg/g Gel, 119 g

by Kenvue Brands LLC · 119 g in 1 TUBE (69968-0740-4)
NDC 69968-0740-04
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 69968-0740-4 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
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🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 69968-0740-4
Product NDC 69968-0740
11-digit billing NDC 69968074004
RxCUI 865105
UNII O414PZ4LPZ
UPC 0070501100516
Application # M006
SPL Set ID da2ce634-36c4-b5b7-e053-2a95a90abefb
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2017-10-01
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form GEL
Substance SALICYLIC ACID
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 69968-0740-4 — 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 → 69968-0740-04. 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 Salicylic acid and derivatives class.

Drug family (ATC) Salicylic acid and derivatives, Other antifungals for topical use, Antiinflammatory agents, non-steroids
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

LabelerKenvue Brands LLC
FDA applicationM006 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code69968
First marketedOct 2017
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio567 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 it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Topical salicylic acid is used to help clear and prevent pimples and skin blemishes in people who have acne. Topical salicylic acid is also used to treat skin conditions that involve scaling or overgrowth of skin cells such as psoriasis (a skin disease in which red, scaly patches form on some areas of the body), ichthyoses (inborn conditions that cause skin dryness and scaling), dandruff, corns, calluses, and warts on the hands or feet. Topical salicylic acid should not be used to treat genital warts, warts on the face, warts with hair growing from them, warts in the nose or mouth, moles, or b...

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • It's designed to treat acne. Salicylic acid helps by loosening and removing dead skin cells that clog pores — the buildup that leads to breakouts. The multi-step system on this lab...
  • What is this salicylic acid product actually supposed to do for my skin?
  • Some mild tingling, stinging, and peeling is actually expected — that's the salicylic acid doing its job by clearing away dead skin cells. But if the burning or peeling feels exces...
  • My skin feels like it's burning and peeling. Is that normal?
📖 Read our full Salicylic Acid Topical 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.

🧪 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 62V75NI93W
    A surfactant derived from coconut oil that helps cleanse and remove oils from skin or hair. In medicines and personal care products, it acts as a cleanser and foaming agent.
  • UNII 8NLQ36F6MM
    Edetate disodium anhydrous is a chemical compound that binds to metal ions in a medicine. It's used as a stabilizer to prevent unwanted chemical reactions and help keep the drug product effective during storage.
  • UNII 3P3ONR6O1S
    A synthetic green dye approved by the FDA for use in medicines and foods. It serves as a colorant to make the pill or liquid visually distinctive and help with product identification.
  • UNII TLE294X33A
    Ferric ferrocyanide is an iron compound used as a colorant and anti-caking agent in medications. It helps prevent clumping and gives tablets or capsules a consistent appearance.
  • UNII 0WT12SX38S
    Glycolic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid derived from sugar cane that helps dissolve and remove dead skin cells. In topical medicines, it works as an exfoliant and pH adjuster to improve skin penetration and product effectiveness.
  • UNII L7T10EIP3A
    A cooling compound from mint plants used as a flavoring agent and to create a fresh sensation in medicines. It helps mask bitter tastes and improve how the product feels in the mouth.
  • UNII XOF597Q3KY
    A refined form of wax made from petroleum, microcrystalline wax is used in medicines as a coating agent, binder, and hardening ingredient. It helps give tablets and capsules their shape and protective outer layer.
  • UNII 7T1F30V5YH
    A synthetic emulsifier derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together and keeps them from separating in liquid formulations.
  • UNII SMD1X3XO9M
    Powdered cellulose is a fine, plant-based powder made from purified wood fibers. In medicines, it acts as a filler to add bulk and volume, and helps tablets or capsules hold together during manufacturing and storage.
  • UNII O9W3D3YF5U
    A synthetic surfactant derived from petroleum-based olefins. It helps dissolve or suspend active ingredients and other substances in liquid formulations, improving how the medicine mixes and flows.
  • 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 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.

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

The official label also statesWater, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Cellulose Sorbitol, Acrylates Crosspolymer-4, Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate, Polysorbate 20, Glycolic Acid, Fragrance, Microcrystalline Wax, Sodium Hydroxide, Menthol, Disodium EDTA, Ferric Ferrocyanide, Green 3

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.
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
Ultra Clear Foaming Cleanser .5 g/100mL 10028-0050-01 ULTRACEUTICALS 150 ml — — FDA listed —
UNBLEMISH Refining Acne Wash .005 g/mL 14222-2111-01 Rodan 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Meijer Foaming Cleanser Acne medication 5 mg/mL 41250-0354-01 Meijer 177 ml — — FDA listed —
Deep Cleaning Astringent 5 mg/mL 41250-0775-34 Meijer, 237 ml — — Discontinued —
Vichy Laboratoires Normaderm Daily Gentle Cleanser 5 mg/mL 49967-0232-01 L'Oreal 125 ml — — FDA listed —
Vichy Laboratoires Normaderm Phytoaction Daily Deep Cleansing 5 mg/mL 49967-0307-01 L'Oreal 200 ml — — FDA listed —
Vichy Laboratoires Normaderm Daily Deep Cleansing Acne Treatment 5 mg/mL 49967-0630-01 L'Oreal 200 ml — — FDA listed —
Salicylic Acid Cleanser 5 mg/mL 54111-0171-02 Bentley 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Purifying Clay Mask .5 g/100mL 56152-5012-01 Cosmetic 88 ml — — FDA listed —
ageLOC LumiSpa Treatment Cleanser Acne 5 mg/mL 62839-1495-01 NSE 100 ml — — FDA listed —
Clear Smart Charcoal Blackhead Scrub .5 g/100mL 68828-0001-01 Distribuidora 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Cln Acne Cleanser 5 mg/mL 69530-0857-46 TopMD 100 ml — — FDA listed —
Vichy Laboratoires Normaderm Phytoaction Deep Cleansing 5 mg/mL 69625-0306-01 COSMETIQUE 200 ml — — FDA listed —
Vichy Laboratoires Normaderm Daily Deep Cleansing Acne Treatment 5 mg/mL 69625-0630-01 COSMETIQUE 200 ml — — FDA listed —
Skinpharmacy Advanced Acne Therapy Pore Refining Facial Mask 5 mg/mL 69842-0077-01 CVS 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Aveeno CLEAR COMPLEXION foaming cleanser 5 mg/mL 69968-0471-06 Kenvue 177 ml — — FDA listed —
Neutrogena deep clean purifying cooling gel scrub 5 mg/gthis 69968-0740-04 Kenvue 119 g — — FDA listed —
Aveeno Positively Radiant Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser 5 mg/mL 69968-0769-06 Kenvue 177 ml — — FDA listed —
Clarifying Cleanser .5 g/100mL 70381-0128-02 Murad, 1 tube — — FDA listed —
So Totally Clean Deep Pore Cleanser .5 g/100mL 70626-0104-21 ASPIRE 200 ml — — FDA listed —
Clean Getaway Bag 70626-0504-54 ASPIRE 1 kit — — FDA listed —
MDacne Customized Acne Cleanser Hydrating Salicylic Acid 5 mg/mL 71804-0534-00 MDAlgorithms 59 ml — — FDA listed —
Salicylic Acid Cleanser 5 mg/g 73318-7001-02 Skin 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Even and Clear Cleanser 5 mg/mL 73453-0003-01 Ambi 177 ml — — FDA listed —
Peach and Lily Peaches Slices Acne Oil Acne Free Moisturizer 5 mg/mL 81515-0502-01 Peach 80 ml — — FDA listed —
Caring Mill Acne Clearing Cleanser .5 g/100mL 81522-0100-01 FSA 250 ml — — FDA listed —
Derma Pella Acne Wash for Oily Skin 5 mg/mL 82160-0764-01 Pella 150 ml — — Discontinued —
Creamy Foam Cleanser .5 g/100mL 82870-0002-01 Dime 120 ml — — FDA listed —
Freshiny Facial Cleanser Acne Treatment 5 mg/g 84544-0001-01 Guangdong 1 tube — — FDA listed —
SOS Rituals Glow Away Blemish Spot Treatment 5 mg/g 85179-0007-00 I 14.5 g — — FDA listed —
Acne Treatment 5 mg/g 67234-0007-01 Natureplex, 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Neutrogena Skin Clearing Blemish Concealer - Light 10 5 mg/g 69968-0805-01 Kenvue 1 applicator — — FDA listed —
Neutrogena Skin Clearing Blemish Concealer - Medium 15 5 mg/g 69968-0812-01 Kenvue 1 applicator — — FDA listed —
b pure Blemish Concealer for Acne Prone Skin Nude 5 mg/g 80684-0108-00 Fourstar 1.4 g — — FDA listed —
b pure Blemish Concealer for Acne Prone Skin Fair 5 mg/g 80684-0109-00 Fourstar 1.4 g — — FDA listed —
Neutrogena Skin Clearing Blemish Concealer - Fair 05 5 mg/g 69968-0810-01 Kenvue 1 applicator — — FDA listed —
Neutrogena Skin Clearing Blemish Concealer - Buff 09 5 mg/g 69968-0811-01 Kenvue 1 applicator — — FDA listed —
Drs. ACNE CLEAR 5 mg/g 80489-0300-01 OL 1 tube — — 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

🏛️
2017
On the market since
Oct 2017
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
9 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.

📊 Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Salicylic Acid (matched by generic name) — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 2 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 Salicylic Acid. 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
$11.2K
Claims incl. refills
43
Beneficiaries
35
Spend / beneficiary
$319.01
Spend / claim
$259.66
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.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
69968-0740-04 You're viewing this 119 g in 1 TUBE (69968-0740-4) 2017-10-01 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 69968-0740-4, 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: 69968-0740-04, written without dashes as 69968074004. 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 69968-0740-04, the first segment (69968) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Kenvue Brands LLC; the middle segment (0740) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (04) 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 Kenvue Brands LLC. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Kenvue Brands LLC 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 6 words ▾

Use For the treatment of acne.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 22 words ▾

Directions Cleanse twice a day. Wet face. Apply to hands, add water and work into a lather. Massage face gently. Rinse thoroughly

⚠️ Warnings 72 words ▾

Warnings For external use only. 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. avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water. Keep out of reach of children . If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

🧪 Active Ingredient 5 words ▾

Active ingredient Salicylic Acid 0.5%

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 34 words ▾

Inactive ingredients Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Cellulose Sorbitol, Acrylates Crosspolymer-4, Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate, Polysorbate 20, Glycolic Acid, Fragrance, Microcrystalline Wax, Sodium Hydroxide, Menthol, Disodium EDTA, Ferric Ferrocyanide, Green 3

🎯 Purpose 3 words ▾

Purpose Acne treatment

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