CAPSAICIN HOT PATCHES .025 g/100g Patch
by Cardinal Health, 110 dba LEADER · 2 PATCH in 1 BOX (70000-0556-1) / 9 g in 1 PATCH
NDC 70000-0556-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled)
70000-0556-1
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)
70000-0556-1
Product NDC
70000-0556
11-digit billing NDC
70000055601
NCPDP billing unit
EA — each (per item)
RxCUI
1043399
UNII
S07O44R1ZM
Application #
M017
SPL Set ID
76e6bc39-643c-4264-8d98-0e4fa7d778e2
DEA schedule
Non-controlled
Marketing category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status
On market
FDA listing status
Listed (active directory)
Marketing start
2017-06-01
Route
TOPICAL
Dosage form
PATCH
Substance
CAPSAICIN
GPI-14
90850025005920
GPI class
Capsaicin Heat Patch
GCN Seq No
022813
GCN
33562
HICL code
002577
Ingredient (HICL)
Capsaicin
HIC1 code
L
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1)
Skin/Subcutaneous Tissue
HIC2 code
L6
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2)
Irritants
HIC3 code
L6A
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3)
Irritants/Counter-Irritants
AHFS code
84:92.00.00
AHFS class
Skin And Mucous Membrane Agents, Misc.
FDB label name
CAPSAICIN 0.025% HEAT PATCH
FDB brand name
Capsaicin Heat Patch
Legend status
O — Over-the-counter (OTC) drug or device
Why two NDCs?
The FDA registers this code as 70000-0556-1 — 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 → 70000-0556-01. 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 Capsaicin and similar agents class.
Drug family (ATC)
Capsaicin and similar agents, Other local anesthetics
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
LabelerCardinal Health, 110 dba LEADER
FDA applicationM017 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code70000
First marketedJun 2017
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio34 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 CAPSAICIN 0.025% HEAT PATCH Ingredient Capsaicin
📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM
Capsaicin topical system is used to treat neuropathic pain from postherpetic neuralgia (PHN; the burning, stabbing pain or aches that may last for months or years after an attack of shingles) or from diabetic neuropathy (numbness or tingling due to nerve damage in people who have diabetes). Capsaicin is a substance that is found in chili peppers. Capsaicin topical system is in a class of medications called topical pain relievers. It works by affecting nerve cells in the skin that are associated with pain, which results in decreased activity of these nerve cells and a reduced sense of pain.
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
- Yes, completely normal — and it actually means the medicine is working. Capsaicin activates the same pain-sensing receptors in your skin that respond to heat and spicy food. That b...
- Why does capsaicin burn when I put it on? Is that normal?
- For most OTC creams and ointments, you can apply up to 3 to 4 times a day. For OTC patches, apply to clean, dry skin and remove after no more than 8 hours — again, up to 3 to 4 tim...
- How often should I apply capsaicin cream or use the patch?
Patient education
Supplement & herbal interactions
Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Capsaicin (prescription drug) — tap one for details:
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.
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🧪 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.
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UNII U333RI6EB7
Hydrogenated polydecene type I is a synthetic oil derived from plant-based polymers. It acts as a lubricant and glidant to help powder ingredients flow smoothly during tablet or capsule manufacturing.
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UNII 6ZAE7X688J
A refined mineral oil derived from crude petroleum. It serves as a lubricant and binder in tablet and capsule formulations, helping medicines slide smoothly through manufacturing equipment and improving how ingredients stick together.
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UNII 255PIF62MS
A synthetic antioxidant compound used to prevent oils and fats in medications from breaking down or becoming rancid during storage. It helps maintain the medicine's stability and shelf life.
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UNII 5Z4DPO246A
A synthetic plastic polymer made from styrene and acrylamide monomers. It acts as a film-former and binder in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and control how quickly the medicine dissolves and releases in your body.
4 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.
The official label also statesHydrogenated Poly, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Petroleum, Styrene / Isoprene Copolymer
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 system | Per ea | Per package |
|---|---|---|
| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | $1.117 | $2.23 / 2 patches |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | $0.5532 | $1.11 / 2 patches |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
NADAC price history (per ea) — tap or hover for the price & month
▲ Up 6% over the last 10 months.
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
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Neighbor Capsaicin Heat Patch for Back .025 g/100g 46122-0753-55 | Amerisource | 3 patches | $1.117 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Capsaicin Hot Patches .025 g/100gthis 70000-0556-01 | Cardinal | 2 patches | $1.117 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Capsimide .025 g/100g 70512-0016-10 | Sola | 10 pouches | $1.117 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Walgreens Capsaicin Hot Patch .25 mg/g 00363-6691-03 | Walgreen | 3 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Capsaicin Heat Patches Back And Large Areas .025 g/100g 00363-9902-03 | Walgreen | 3 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| WellPatch Warming Pain Relief 25 mg 10742-8127-01 | The | 1 patch | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Capsaicin Heat Patches Pain Relief .025 g/100g 11822-4210-03 | Rite | 3 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Capsaicin Heat Patches Back And Large Areas .025 g/100g 41250-0842-03 | Meijer | 3 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Salonpas-Hot Capsicum .025 g/100g 46581-0700-01 | Hisamitsu | 1 patch | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Equate Capsaicin Pain Relieving .25 mg/g 49035-0890-01 | Wal-Mart | 1 patch | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Satogesic Hot .25 mg 49873-0608-01 | Sato | 5 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Capsaicin .025 g/100g 50488-2025-01 | Alexso, | 10 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Capsaicin Heat .025 g/100g 52000-0040-41 | Universal | 2 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Solstice Capsaicin Patch Hot .025 g/100g 55614-0410-01 | MADISON | 1 patch | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| CVS Medicated Heat 1 ct .025 g/g 59779-0770-01 | CVS | 1 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Best Choice Targeted Warming Capsaicin Heat Patch .025 g/100g 63941-0691-03 | Valu | 3 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Coralite Medicated Heat 249 mg 65923-0123-01 | United | 1 patch | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Coralite Capsaicin Heat Patch 2ct 249 mg/g 65923-0809-02 | United | 1 patch | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Capsaicin Pain Relief .702 mg 67510-0303-01 | Kareway | 1 patch | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Capsaicin .025 g/100g 69420-7025-01 | SA3, | 10 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Capsaicin .025 g/100g 71436-3025-01 | ARI | 10 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Pain Relieving Gel-Patch .00025 g/g 73557-0180-05 | Shanghai | 5 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| BonicaEaseX Hot Capsicum Pain Relieving .25 mg 75568-0042-00 | Planet | 24 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Meijer Capsaicin Heat Patch .025 g/100g 79481-0064-03 | Meijer | 3 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Capsaicin .025 g/100g 79643-0002-01 | PHARMACURE | 10 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Capsaicin 0.025% 2.5 mg/10g 80425-0541-01 | Advanced | 30 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| CAPSAICIN HEAT Patch .025 g/1001 83559-0013-01 | Henan | 48 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Rapid Relief .00025 g/g 83569-0018-06 | RAPID | 6 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Honest Med Capsaicin Patch .025 g/100g 84097-0003-24 | Proper | 24 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Capsaicin 0.025% 2.5 mg/10g 85096-0401-30 | Marcella | 30 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| 0.025% Capsaicin Pain relief Patch .025 g/100g 85323-0001-00 | Xuzhou | 5 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| 0.025% Capsaicin Pain relief Patch .025 g/100g 85323-0005-01 | Xuzhou | 48 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| HealthWise Capsaicin Heat Patch .025 g/100g 71101-0030-20 | Veridian | 20 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Targeted Warming Capsaicin Patch .025 g/100g 55301-0904-01 | Army | 3 patches | — | — | 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
Jun 2017
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
9 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.
🗺️ Medicaid utilization & spend
📍 This exact package only: Medicaid data is reported per full 11-digit NDC — labeler, product and pack size — so every number here is for 70000-0556-01, not the drug overall. Other pack sizes report separately.
💊 Pharmacy benefit only: These are Medicaid outpatient pharmacy claims, billed by NDC. They exclude the medical benefit — clinic- or hospital-administered drugs billed under HCPCS J-codes — so drugs used mostly that way (e.g. Avastin, Lucentis, Keytruda) can look low or missing here. That’s expected, not an error.
📅 Q1 2025 – Q1 2026 · 5 quarters of data
ⓘ The newest quarter is usually incomplete when first published; states restate recent quarters in later CMS releases, so the latest figures typically revise upward. State coverage-policy changes can also shift quarter-to-quarter totals.
Prescriptions last 4 qtrs
11
Units reimbursed last 4 qtrs
130
Gross reimbursed last 4 qtrs
$71.92
Avg / prescription
$6.54
Avg / unit
$0.5532
Latest quarter Q1 2026
0Rx
Medicaid pays / ea
$0.5532
gross reimbursed
vs
NADAC / ea
$1.1170
acquisition cost
=
Spread
−$0.5638
-50% vs cost
What Medicaid paid per ea (before rebates; includes the pharmacy’s dispensing fee) compared with NADAC — the average price pharmacies pay to buy the drug. A positive spread means Medicaid reimbursed more than the purchase price, before manufacturer rebates.
Fee-for-service vs managed care ⓘ
Fee-for-service · 0 Rx Managed care · 11 Rx
State Medicaid map
Units reimbursed · per 100k residents
1.41.4
gray = no data reported ⓘ
Colors are per 100,000 residents, so big states don’t automatically dominate. Tap or hover a state for its actual totals.
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Prescriptions—
Units—
Reimbursed—
🏆 Top states by units · per 100k residents
National units — by quarter
💵 About the dollar figures: “reimbursed” is what Medicaid paid pharmacies before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower than these numbers. Fee-for-service and managed-care claims are combined unless split above. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data; per-100k rates use 2023 Census population estimates.
🔬 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 CAPSAICIN HOT PATCHES (this brand).
Top reported reactions
Reporter sex
Male · 43%
Female · 56%
Unknown · 0%
Serious outcomes
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
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 NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70000-0556-01 You're viewing this | 2 PATCH in 1 BOX (70000-0556-1) / 9 g in 1 PATCH | 2020-06-01 | Active |
📄 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 ▾
Uses Temporary relief of minor pain associated with: Arthiritis Minor backache Strains Sprains Bruises
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions for Use: For Use on Adults and Childrens 12 Years of Age or Older Clean and dru affected area; ensure area is fully dry before application Remove patch from film Apply to treatement site Patch may be trimmerd to best fit treatment site; trim patch before removing film Wash hands after application Discard after signle use Caution: Take care when using on elderly ot incapacited persons Do not use more than 8 hours Do not use the Capsaicin Heat Patch more than 3-4 times daily Do not exceed 7 days of continue use
⚠️ Warnings ▾
For External Use Only Discontinue use at least one hour prior to bath / shower / swimming; do not use immediatelty after bath / shower / swimming. Allergy alert: if you are allergic or suspect you are allergic to the ingredients listed below, including chili perppers.. consults with your physician before use.
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Storage and Care: One time use only; do not attempt to reuse the product avoid storage in direct sunlight Protect patch from excessive moisture
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active Ingredients Capsaicin: 0.025%...........................Topical Analgesic
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive Ingredients: Hydrogenated Poly, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Petroleum, Styrene / Isoprene Copolymer
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Temporary relief of minor pain associated with: arthritis, minor backache, muscle strains, muschle sprains, bruises
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Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.
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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.