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Leader Adult Tussin Mucus and Chest Congestion 541 Guaifenesin 200 mg/10mL Liquid — NDC 70000-0696-02 package photo
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Leader Adult Tussin Mucus and Chest Congestion 541 Guaifenesin 200 mg/10mL Liquid — NDC 70000-0696-2 (Billing 70000-0696-02)

by CARDINAL HEALTH 110, LLC. DBA LEADER · 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 237 mL in 1 BOTTLE

This is a package of Leader Adult Tussin Mucus and Chest Congestion 541 Guaifenesin 200 mg/10mL Liquid from CARDINAL HEALTH 110, LLC. DBA LEADER, marketed since Sep 2024 and currently FDA-listed; retail pharmacies pay about $0.0182 per mL (NADAC). It is the main listing for this product, which comes in 2 package sizes.

NDC 70000-0696-02
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 70000-0696-2 billing pads the package segment with a zero
This package
Contains237 mL in 1 bottle Cost per mL$0.0182 NADAC Per package$4.31 / 237 ml Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Also priced by: Medicaid pays $0.0566/unit — full pricing hub ↓
Main listing for product 70000-0696 · Also comes in: 118 mL 70000-0696-1
OTC 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
📋 All sources & update times →

NDC database record

One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 70000-0696-2 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
Code segments
70000 labeler · 0696 product · 2 package
Package marketed since
Sep 20, 2024
Sample package
No — commercial package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2026
Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
3 7000006962 9
Medicaid fills, this package
108 prescriptions in the last four reported quarters
FDA record last changed
Jul 24, 2026

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 70000-0696-2
Product NDC 70000-0696
11-digit billing NDC 70000069602
NCPDP billing unit ML — per mL (volume)
RxCUI 1606850
UNII 495W7451VQ
Application # M012
SPL Set ID d7fae410-9c1c-4231-9fde-2c51ad3d7e95
Established class (EPC) Expectorant
Physiologic effect Decreased Respiratory Secretion Viscosity; Increased Respiratory Secretions
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2024-09-20
Route ORAL
Dosage form LIQUID
Substance GUAIFENESIN

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

GPI-14 43200010000910
GCN Seq No 022210
GCN 02512
HICL code 000271
Ingredient (HICL) Guaifenesin
HIC1 code B
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Respiratory System
HIC2 code B3
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Drugs Affecting Primarily The Trachea And Bronchi
HIC3 code B3J
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Expectorants
AHFS code 48:16.00.00
AHFS class Expectorants
FDB label name TUSSIN MUCUS-CONG 200 MG/10 ML
FDB brand name Tussin Mucus-Chest Congestion
Legend status O — Over-the-counter (OTC) drug or device
Quick answers
  • GSN (GCN sequence number): 022210
  • GCN: 02512
  • GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 43200010000910
  • HICL (First Databank): 000271
  • AHFS class code: 48:16.00.00
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 1606850
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 70000-0696-2 — 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 → 70000-0696-02. 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 Expectorant class.

Pharmacologic class Expectorant
Drug family (ATC) Expectorants
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 TUSSIN MUCUS-CONG 200 MG/10 ML Ingredient Guaifenesin
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • Guaifenesin doesn't suppress your cough — it actually makes it work better. It loosens and thins the mucus in your chest so your cough can move it out of your airways more effectiv...
  • What exactly does guaifenesin do — does it actually stop my cough?
  • No — extended-release tablets like 12 Hour Mucus Relief and 365 Whole Foods Market Guaifenesin must be swallowed whole. Crushing, chewing, or breaking them releases the medicine al...
  • Can I crush or split the extended-release tablet to make it easier to swallow?
📖 Read our full Guaifenesin guide →
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 $0.018 $4.31 / 237 ml
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo $0.0566 $13.41 / 237 ml
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
NADAC price history (per mL) — tap or hover for the price & month
Dec 2025 Mar 2026 Jun 2026 Sep 2026 $0.019 $0.018
▼ Down 2% 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.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Per unit Per pack Marketing startMarketing endStatus
70000-0696-01 70000-0696-1 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE $0.0229 / mL $2.71 2024-09-20 — Active
70000-0696-02 You're viewing this Main listing 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 237 mL in 1 BOTTLE $0.0182 / mL $4.31 2024-09-20 — Active

This pack has the lowest per-mL cost of the 2 priced pack sizes ($0.0182 NADAC).

This pack accounts for about 46% of this product's recent Medicaid fills; most go to a different pack size. See all packs ↓

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in this package?
This package is listed by the FDA — 1 bottle in 1 carton / 237 ml in 1 bottle.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Leader Adult Tussin Mucus and Chest Congestion 541 Guaifenesin 200 mg/10mL Liquid?
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
Leader Adult Tussin Mucus and Chest Congestion 541 200 mg/10mLthis 70000-0696-02 CARDINAL 1 bottle $0.018 — Availability likely —
Rugby Mucus and Chest Congestion 541 200 mg/10mL 00536-1430-97 Rugby 1 bottle $0.023 — Availability likely +26%
Tussin 200 mg/10mL 70677-1186-01 Strategic 1 bottle $0.023 — Availability likely +26%
Tussin Mucus and Chest Congestion Sugar Free 200 mg/10mL 82568-0012-04 AARNA 1 bottle $0.023 — Availability likely +26%
QCH Adult Tussin 541 200 mg/10mL 83324-0024-04 Chain 1 bottle $0.023 — Availability likely +26%
Good Neighbor Adult Tussin Mucus and chest congestion 200 mg/10mL 46122-0785-29 AMERISOURCE 1 bottle $0.023 — Availability likely +26%
Revasol Tussin 200 mg/10mL 84379-0313-04 Rnv 118 ml — — FDA listed —
Geri-Tussin 200 mg/10mL 57896-0293-16 Geri-Care 473 ml — — FDA listed —
Guaifenesin 200 mg/10mL 60687-0863-56 American 10 cups — — FDA listed —
Meijer Adult Mucus Plus chest congestion 200 mg/10mL 79481-7430-08 MEIJER 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Quality Choice Adult Tussin Expectorant 200 mg/10mL 83324-0332-04 QUALITY 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
CVS Adult Mucus plus Chest Congestion 200 mg/10mL 51316-0437-08 CVS 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Rompe Pecho EX 200 mg/10mL 58593-0829-04 Efficient 118 ml — — FDA listed —
Guaifed 200 mg/10mL 73564-0801-04 Aldama 118 ml — — FDA listed —
CVS Adult Mucus chest congestion 200 mg/10mL 51316-0743-08 CVS 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Guaifenesin 200 mg/10mL 55154-5780-05 Cardinal 5 cups — — FDA listed —
DRx Choice Fruit Punch 200 mg/10mL 68163-0743-04 Raritan 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
MAX Tussin Mucus and Chest Congestion 200 mg/10mL 71399-0054-08 Akron 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Adult Tussin 200 mg/10mL 69230-0332-23 Camber 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
MAX Tussin Mucus and Chest Congestion Sugar Free 200 mg/10mL 71399-0024-04 Akron 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Guaifenesin 200 mg/10mL 00121-1488-00 PAI 10 cups — — FDA listed —
Walgreen Cherry 200 mg/10mL 00363-7043-08 WALGREEN 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Medique Guaicon Insydose 200 mg/10mL 47682-0669-69 Unifirst 60 ml — — FDA listed —
Green Guard Instydose Mucus Relief 200 mg/10mL 47682-0769-69 Unifirst 60 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

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

What it looks like

Color Red
FlavorCherry
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

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 Guaifenesin 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 XF417D3PSL
    Anhydrous citric acid is a sour, crystalline powder derived from citric acid with water removed. In medicines, it acts as a buffer to control pH, adds tartness to improve taste, and helps tablets disintegrate.
  • UNII T9D99G2B1R
    Caramel is a brown coloring substance made by heating sugar. It's added to medicines to give them color and sometimes a slight sweet taste without affecting how the drug works.
  • UNII WZB9127XOA
    A synthetic red dye used to color medications and make them easier to identify. It serves as a colorant in tablets, capsules, and liquid formulations.
  • UNII PDC6A3C0OX
    Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
  • UNII XY6UN3QB6S
    A sweetener made from corn starch that contains fructose and glucose. It sweetens the medicine to improve taste and may help preserve the product.
  • 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 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 SB8ZUX40TY
    Saccharin sodium is an artificial sweetener made from saccharin salt. It's added to medicines to improve taste, especially in liquid formulations for children or bitter drugs.
  • UNII OJ245FE5EU
    Sodium benzoate is a salt derived from benzoic acid, a preservative. It's added to medicines to prevent growth of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that could spoil 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.

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

The official label also statescaramel color, citric acid anhydrous, FD&C red# 40 dye, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, menthol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharine sodium, sodium benzoate.  

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 110, LLC. DBA LEADER
FDA applicationM012 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code70000
First marketedSep 2024
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio163 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.

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 12 words ▾

USE(S) helps loosen phlegm(mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 67 words ▾

DIRECTIONS shake well before using do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period measure only with dosing cup provided keep dosing cup with product ml=milliliter this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age Age Dose adults & children 12 years & over 10 mL to 20 mL every 4 hours children under 12 years ask a doctor

⚠️ Warnings 2 words ▾

WARNINGS .

🧪 Active Ingredient 6 words ▾

ACTIVE INGREDIENT(S) Guaifenesin, USP 200 mg

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 26 words ▾

INACTIVE INGRADIENTS caramel color, citric acid anhydrous, FD&C red# 40 dye, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, menthol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharine sodium, sodium benzoate.

🎯 Purpose 2 words ▾

PURPOSE Expectorant

📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If 31 words ▾

ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE cough that occurs with too much phlegm(mucus) cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema

📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 23 words ▾

STOP USE AND ASK DOCTOR IF cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache.

🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding 10 words ▾

IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING, ask a health professional before use.

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 21 words ▾

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

📄 Questions or Comments 5 words ▾

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? (609) 860-2600

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 84 words ▾

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL LEADER TM NDC70000-0696-1 Adult Tussin Mucus + Chest Congestion Guaifenesin, USP 200 mg per 10 mL Expectorant Cherry Flavor For Ages 12 and Over Loosens and Relieves Mucus and Chest Congestion 100% Money Back Guarantee 4FL OZ(118 mL) LEADER TM NDC70000-0696-2 Adult Tussin Mucus + Chest Congestion Guaifenesin, USP 200 mg per 10 mL Expectorant Cherry Flavor For Ages 12 and Over Loosens and Relieves Mucus and Chest Congestion 100% Money Back Guarantee 8FL OZ (237 mL) 541-4oz-ldr-o.jpg 541-4oz-ldr-x.jpg 541-8oz-ldr-x.jpg 541-8oz-ldr-o.jpg

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

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 this package alone, 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.
📅 Q2 2025 – Q1 2026 · 4 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
108
Units reimbursed last 4 qtrs
26.4K
Gross reimbursed last 4 qtrs
$1.5K
Avg / prescription
$13.83
Avg / unit
$0.0566
Latest quarter Q1 2026
75Rx
Medicaid pays / mL
$0.0566
gross reimbursed
vs
NADAC / mL
$0.0182
acquisition cost
=
Spread
+$0.0384
+211% vs cost
What Medicaid paid per mL (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 ⓘ
65% FFS 35% MCO
Fee-for-service · 70 Rx Managed care · 38 Rx
State Medicaid map
Alaska: no data reported AK Maine: no data reported ME Washington: no data reported WA Idaho: no data reported ID Montana: no data reported MT North Dakota: no data reported ND Minnesota: 6,030 units · 105 per 100k residents MN Wisconsin: no data reported WI Michigan: no data reported MI New York: no data reported NY Vermont: no data reported VT New Hampshire: no data reported NH Oregon: no data reported OR Nevada: no data reported NV Wyoming: no data reported WY South Dakota: no data reported SD Iowa: no data reported IA Illinois: no data reported IL Indiana: no data reported IN Ohio: no data reported OH Pennsylvania: no data reported PA New Jersey: no data reported NJ Massachusetts: no data reported MA California: 15,569 units · 40.0 per 100k residents CA Utah: no data reported UT Colorado: no data reported CO Nebraska: no data reported NE Missouri: no data reported MO Kentucky: no data reported KY West Virginia: no data reported WV Virginia: no data reported VA Maryland: no data reported MD Connecticut: no data reported CT Rhode Island: no data reported RI Arizona: no data reported AZ New Mexico: no data reported NM Kansas: no data reported KS Arkansas: no data reported AR Tennessee: no data reported TN North Carolina: no data reported NC South Carolina: no data reported SC Delaware: no data reported DE Oklahoma: no data reported OK Louisiana: no data reported LA Mississippi: no data reported MS Alabama: no data reported AL Georgia: 4,794 units · 43.5 per 100k residents GA D.C.: no data reported DC Hawaii: no data reported HI Texas: no data reported TX Florida: no data reported FL
Units reimbursed · per 100k residents
40.0105
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.
Tap or hover a state
…for its Medicaid breakdown
🏆 Top states by units · per 100k residents
1 Minnesota 105 /100k
2 Georgia 43.5 /100k
3 California 40.0 /100k
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.

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 bottle70000-0696-01 129 Rx · $1,790
Drug total (last 4 qtrs): 237 Rx · 48,894 units · $3,284 gross reimbursed
Tap a pack size to open its page. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data, last 4 quarters.
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.