norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol 150 ug/mg; 35 ug/mg Patch
by Zydus Lifesciences Limited · 3 POUCH in 1 CARTON (70771-1777-3) / 1 POUCH in 1 POUCH (70771-1777-1) / 7 mg in 1 POUCH
NDC 70771-1777-03
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled)
70771-1777-3
billing pads the package segment with a zero
Rx only
Generic
On market
Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Aug 27, 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)
70771-1777-3
Product NDC
70771-1777
11-digit billing NDC
70771177703
RxCUI
1534809
UNII
R0TAY3X631, 423D2T571U
Application #
ANDA214594
SPL Set ID
7c2cc8ab-db6d-4a1c-ae74-e0ef27e2f3a9
Established class (EPC)
Progestin; Estrogen
Mechanism of action
Estrogen Receptor Agonists
Chemical class
Progesterone Congeners
DEA schedule
Non-controlled
Marketing category
ANDA
Marketing status
On market
FDA listing status
Listed (active directory)
Marketing start
2023-11-21
Route
TRANSDERMAL
Dosage form
PATCH
Substance
NORELGESTROMIN; ETHINYL ESTRADIOL
TE code (Orange Book)
AB · RLD · RS
Why two NDCs?
The FDA registers this code as 70771-1777-3 — 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 → 70771-1777-03. 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 Progestin class.
Pharmacologic class
Progestin
Drug family (ATC)
Progestogens and estrogens, fixed combinations
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
LabelerZydus Lifesciences Limited
Application holderZYDUS PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC
FDA applicationANDA214594 (ANDA)
Labeler code70771
First marketedNov 2023
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio717 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
Estrogen and progestin transdermal (patch) contraceptives are used to prevent pregnancy. Estrogen (ethinyl estradiol) and progestin (levonorgestrel or norelgestromin) are two female sex hormones. Combinations of estrogen and progestin work by preventing ovulation (the release of eggs from the ovaries) and by changing the cervical mucus and the lining of the uterus. The contraceptive patch is a very effective method of birth control, but it does not prevent the spread of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV; the virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome [AIDS]) and other sexually transm...
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
- Yes, exactly every week for 3 weeks in a row, then you skip week 4 entirely — no patch. Always change it on the same day each week (your 'Patch Change Day'). Only wear one patch at...
- How exactly do I use the patch — do I really have to change it every week?
- You can apply it to your upper outer arm, abdomen, buttock, or back. Just avoid the breast. Absorption is considered equivalent from all those spots, though the abdomen absorbs sli...
- Where should I put the patch on my body?
Patient education
Supplement & herbal interactions
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.
💬 Questions about norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol?
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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 2S7830E561
Crospovidone is a synthetic polymer derived from povidone. It acts as a disintegrant, helping the tablet or capsule break apart quickly in the stomach so the active ingredient can be absorbed.
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UNII G5SU0BFK7O
A synthetic compound made from lauryl alcohol and lactic acid. It works as an emulsifier and solubilizer to help mix oil and water-based ingredients and improve how the medicine dissolves or spreads.
2 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.
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 each | Per 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 · Q2 2026 | $30.80 | $92.40 / 3 pouches |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zafemy 150 ug/d; 35 ug/d 65162-0358-03 | Amneal | 3 patches | $32.168 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol 150 ug/mg; 35 ug/mg 70710-1190-03 | Zydus | 3 pouches | $33.629 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Xulane 150 ug/d; 35 ug/d 00378-3340-32 | Mylan | 1 patch | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Zafemy 150 ug/d; 35 ug/d 42291-0930-03 | AvKARE | 3 patches | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Xulane 150 ug/d; 35 ug/d 50090-1683-00 | A-S | 3 pouches | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Norelgestromin and Ethinly Estradiol 150 ug/d; 35 ug/d 69238-1521-03 | Amneal | 3 patches | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol 150 ug/mg; 35 ug/mgthis 70771-1777-03 | Zydus | 3 pouches | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Zafemy 150 ug/d; 35 ug/d 72162-2220-01 | Bryant | 3 patches | — | AB | 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
🏛️
2023
On the market since
Nov 2023
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
3 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.
🔬 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 Norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol — the ingredient across all brands.
Top reported reactions
Reporter sex
Male · 0%
Female · 100%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70771-1777-03 You're viewing this | 3 POUCH in 1 CARTON (70771-1777-3) / 1 POUCH in 1 POUCH (70771-1777-1) / 7 mg in 1 POUCH | 2023-11-21 | Active |
🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage
Finished prescription 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 | ✓ Available |
| 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
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 70771-1777-3, 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: 70771-1777-03, written without dashes as 70771177703. 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 70771-1777-03, the first segment (70771) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Zydus Lifesciences Limited; the middle segment (1777) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (03) 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 Zydus Lifesciences Limited. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Zydus Lifesciences Limited 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 a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.
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.
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