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ADAPALENE 1 mg/g Gel — NDC 70000-0666-1 (Billing 70000-0666-01)

by Cardinal Health · 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 15 g in 1 TUBE

This is a package of ADAPALENE 1 mg/g Gel from Cardinal Health, marketed since Mar 2024 and currently FDA-listed; retail pharmacies pay about $0.4655 per g (NADAC). It is the main listing for this product, which comes in 2 package sizes.

NDC 70000-0666-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 70000-0666-1 billing pads the package segment with a zero
This package
Contains15 g in 1 tube Cost per g$0.4655 NADAC Per package$6.98 / 15 g Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Main listing for product 70000-0666 · Also comes in: 45 g 70000-0666-2
OTC Generic On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 8, 2026 · this listing last changed Jul 24, 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 70000-0666-1 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
Code segments
70000 labeler · 0666 product · 1 package
Package marketed since
Mar 17, 2024
Sample package
No — commercial package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2026
Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
3 7000006661 1
FDA record last changed
Jul 24, 2026

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 70000-0666-1
Product NDC 70000-0666
11-digit billing NDC 70000066601
RxCUI 307731
UNII 1L4806J2QF
Application # ANDA215940
SPL Set ID d894d7ce-4c44-4092-88dd-8e8f7ef777f2
Established class (EPC) Retinoid
Chemical class Retinoids
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2024-03-17
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form GEL
Substance ADAPALENE

Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification

GPI-14 90050003004010
GCN Seq No 026436
GCN 29300
HICL code 011233
Ingredient (HICL) Adapalene
HIC1 code L
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Skin/Subcutaneous Tissue
HIC2 code L9
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Dermatologic Preparations,Miscellaneous
HIC3 code L9B
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Vitamin A Derivatives
AHFS code 84:28.00.00
AHFS class Keratolytic Agents
FDB label name ADAPALENE 0.1% GEL
FDB brand name Adapalene
Legend status O — Over-the-counter (OTC) drug or device
Quick answers
  • GSN (GCN sequence number): 026436
  • GCN: 29300
  • GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 90050003004010
  • HICL (First Databank): 011233
  • AHFS class code: 84:28.00.00
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 307731
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 70000-0666-1 — 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 → 70000-0666-01. 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 Retinoid class.

Pharmacologic class Retinoid
Drug family (ATC) Retinoids for topical use in acne
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

Label name ADAPALENE 0.1% GEL Ingredient Adapalene
📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Adapalene is used to treat acne in adults and children 12 years of and older. Adapalene is in a class of medications called retinoid-like compounds. It works by stopping pimples from forming under the surface of the skin.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • It treats acne vulgaris, the common type of acne. Some products are labeled for ages 12 and up. Ask a doctor before using it in younger children.
  • Use it once a day, usually in the evening, on clean, dry skin. Apply a thin layer to the whole affected area and keep it away from your eyes, lips and inside of your mouth or nose....
  • Give it about 8 to 12 weeks. Acne can seem to flare in the early weeks, which is not a reason to stop. If you see no improvement after 12 weeks, talk to your prescriber.
  • Redness, dryness, peeling and some burning or stinging are the most common, especially in the first month. They are usually mild to moderate and often ease. A moisturizer can help....
📖 Read our full Adapalene 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 gPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly $0.466 $6.98 / 15 g
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.
NADAC price history (per g) — tap or hover for the price & month
Aug 2026 Sep 2026 $0.467 $0.466
Flat over the last 2 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.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Per unit Per pack Marketing startMarketing endStatus
70000-0666-01 You're viewing this Main listing 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 15 g in 1 TUBE $0.4655 / g $6.98 2024-03-17 — Active
70000-0666-02 70000-0666-2 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 45 g in 1 TUBE — — 2024-03-17 — Active

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in this package?
This package is listed by the FDA — 1 tube in 1 carton / 15 g in 1 tube.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of ADAPALENE 1 mg/g Gel?
Use the 11-digit billing form listed in the identifiers section of this page. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Adapalene 1 mg/g 00536-1412-20 RUGBY 1 tube $0.466 — Availability likely —
Adapalene 1 mg/g 46122-0768-36 AMERISOURCE 1 tube $0.466 — Availability likely —
Adapalene 1 mg/g 51672-2150-01 Sun 1 tube $0.466 — Availability likely —
Adapalene 1 mg/gthis 70000-0666-01 Cardinal 1 tube $0.466 — Availability likely —
Adapalene 1 mg/g 00168-0424-46 E. 1 tube $2.855 AB Availability likely +513%
Differin 1 mg/g 00299-4910-00 Galderma 1 tube — — FDA listed —
PanOxyl 1 mg/g 00316-0143-15 CROWN 1 tube — — FDA listed —
PanOxyl 1 mg/g 00316-0284-15 CROWN 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Adapalene 1 mg/g 00363-0888-05 Walgreens 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Adapalene 1 mg/g 00363-1401-05 Walgreens 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Adapalene 1 mg/g 00363-4110-05 Walgreens 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Proactiv MD Adapalene Acne Treatment .1 g/100g 11410-0958-15 Alchemee, 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Adapalene 1 mg/g 11822-0062-01 RITE 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Adapalene 1 mg/g 21130-0754-05 Safeway, 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Adapalene 1 mg/g 30142-0725-05 The 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Adapalene 1 mg/g 36800-0088-05 TOP 1 tube — — Discontinued —
Adapalene 1 mg/g 41250-0288-05 MEIJER, 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Adapalene 1 mg/g 49967-0354-01 LOreal 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Effaclar 1 mg/g 49967-0591-01 LOreal 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Effaclar 1 mg/g 49967-0592-01 LOreal 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Adapalene 1 mg/g 51316-0114-05 CVS 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Adapalene 1 mg/g 55910-0880-05 Dolgencorp, 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Adapalene 1 mg/g 59726-0114-05 P 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Adapalene 1 mg/g 59726-0888-05 P 1 tube — — Discontinued —
Adapalene 1 mg/g 69842-0088-05 CVS 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Neutrogena Adapalene 0.1% Acne Treatment 1 mg/g 69968-0826-01 Kenvue 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Neutrogena Evenly Clear Retinoid Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 1 mg/g 69968-0945-02 Kenvue 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Neutrogena Evenly Clear Retinoid Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 1 mg/g 69968-1004-02 Kenvue 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Curist Acne Relief .1 g/100g 72559-0015-13 Little 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Adapalene 1 mg/g 72657-0158-15 GLENMARK 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Adapalene 1 mg/g 73581-0019-06 YYBA 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Adapalene 1 mg/g 73581-0214-06 YYBA 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Adapalene 1 mg/g 73581-0215-45 YYBA 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Adapalene 1 mg/g 73581-0216-45 YYBA 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Adapalene Gel 0.1% .1 g/100g 73715-0003-01 MOHNARK 30 g — — Discontinued —
Adapalene 1 mg/g 76162-0114-05 Topco 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Adapalene 1 mg/g 79481-1140-05 Meijer 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Adapalene 1 mg/g 79903-0338-05 Wal-Mart 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Adapalene 1 mg/g 82442-0105-01 Target 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Adapalene 1 mg/g 72162-1048-02 Bryant 1 tube — AB FDA listed —
Adapalene 1 mg/g 63629-8791-01 Bryant 1 tube — AB FDA listed —
Adapalene Paraben Free 1 mg/g 76162-0221-05 Topco 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Adapalene Paraben Free 1 mg/g 79481-2210-05 Meijer 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Adapalene Paraben Free 1 mg/g 30142-0542-05 The 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Adapalene Paraben Free 1 mg/g 51316-0219-05 CVS 1 tube — — 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

🏛️
2024
On the market since
Mar 2024
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
2 years 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.

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 Adapalene 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 4Q93RCW27E
    A synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid that's crosslinked for stability. It acts as a thickener and gelling agent in creams and gels, helping the medicine spread evenly and maintain its texture.
  • 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 HIE492ZZ3T
    Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative and antimicrobial agent used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and cosmetic products, extending shelf life and maintaining product safety.
  • UNII JX0HIX6OAG
    Poloxamer 182 is a synthetic polymer made from ethylene oxide and propylene oxide. It acts as a solubilizer and emulsifier, helping mix water and oil-based ingredients together in liquid medications.
  • UNII 6DC9Q167V3
    Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
  • 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 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.

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

The official label also statescarbomer homopolymer type C, edetate disodium, phenoxyethanol, poloxamer 182, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium hydroxide.

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

LabelerCardinal Health
Application holderSUN PHARMA CANADA INC
FDA applicationANDA215940 (ANDA)
Labeler code70000
First marketedMar 2024
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio84 products on file

More NDCs from Cardinal Health labeler code 70000

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.

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 📄 Do Not Use 📄 When Using This Product 📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Questions or Comments 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 6 words ▾

Use For the treatment of acne

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 83 words ▾

Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and older: use once daily clean the skin gently and pat dry before applying the product cover the entire affected area with a thin layer. For example, if your acne is on the face, apply the product to the entire face. do not use more than one time a day. Applying more than directed will not provide faster or better results, but may worsen skin irritation. Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

⚠️ Warnings ~1 min read ▾

Warnings For external use only Do not use on damaged skin (cuts, abrasions, eczema, sunburn) if you are allergic to adapalene or any of the ingredients in this product. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a doctor before use. When using this product limit sun exposure, including light from tanning beds, and use sunscreen when going outdoors do not wax to remove hair in areas where the product has been applied during the early weeks of use, your acne may appear to worsen before it improves (this is normal); continue using as directed, unless you get irritation that becomes severe irritation (redness, itching, dryness, burning) is more likely to occur: in the first few weeks of use if using more than one topical acne medication at a time but irritation usually lessens with continued use of this product it may take up to 3 months of once daily use to see results avoid product contact with eyes, lips, and mouth.

If contact occurs, immediately flush the area with water. wash hands after use Stop use and ask doctor if you become pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant, while using the product you have symptoms of an allergic reaction (such as itching, rash, hives, swelling of the lips, eyelids, and shortness of breath) irritation becomes severe you see no improvement after 3 months of once daily use Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

📦 Storage and Handling 34 words ▾

Other information TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF THE SEAL ON THE TUBE IS PUNCTURED OR NOT VISIBLE. store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. protect from freezing

🧪 Active Ingredient 10 words ▾

Active ingredient Adapalene USP, 0.1% (retinoid) read consumer information leaflet

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 17 words ▾

Inactive ingredients carbomer homopolymer type C, edetate disodium, phenoxyethanol, poloxamer 182, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium hydroxide.

🎯 Purpose 3 words ▾

Purpose Acne treatment

📄 Do Not Use 24 words ▾

Do not use on damaged skin (cuts, abrasions, eczema, sunburn) if you are allergic to adapalene or any of the ingredients in this product.

📄 When Using This Product 134 words ▾

When using this product limit sun exposure, including light from tanning beds, and use sunscreen when going outdoors do not wax to remove hair in areas where the product has been applied during the early weeks of use, your acne may appear to worsen before it improves (this is normal); continue using as directed, unless you get irritation that becomes severe irritation (redness, itching, dryness, burning) is more likely to occur: in the first few weeks of use if using more than one topical acne medication at a time but irritation usually lessens with continued use of this product it may take up to 3 months of once daily use to see results avoid product contact with eyes, lips, and mouth.

If contact occurs, immediately flush the area with water. wash hands after use

📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 54 words ▾

Stop use and ask doctor if you become pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant, while using the product you have symptoms of an allergic reaction (such as itching, rash, hives, swelling of the lips, eyelids, and shortness of breath) irritation becomes severe you see no improvement after 3 months of once daily use

🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding 9 words ▾

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a doctor before use.

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 20 words ▾

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

📄 Questions or Comments 2 words ▾

Questions? 1-866-923-4914

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 63 words ▾

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 45 g Tube Carton LEADER ™ NDC 70000-0666-2 Adapalene Gel USP, 0.1% Acne Treatment COMPARE TO DIFFERIN ® GEL active ingredient † 100% Money Back Guarantee Previously Available Only by Prescription FDA Approved Dermatologist Developed Once Daily Topical Retinoid* *Read consumer information leaflet before use NET WT

1.6 OZ (45 g) Principal Display Panel - 45 g Tube Carton

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

Medicaid utilization by pack size

Medicaid (SDUD) totals over the four most recent reported quarters for every package size of this drug — handy when a specific package (e.g. a starter/titration pack) carries little or no Medicaid volume on its own.
1 tube70000-0666-02 57 Rx · $395
1 tube this page70000-0666-01 No Medicaid data
Drug total (last 4 qtrs): 57 Rx · 2,565 units · $395 gross reimbursed
Tap a pack size to open its page. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data, last 4 quarters.

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

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Adapalene — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 8 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 Adapalene. 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
$999.6K
Claims incl. refills
2.4K
Beneficiaries
1.8K
Spend / beneficiary
$553.81
Spend / claim
$410.69
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.
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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.