norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol 150 ug/mg; 35 ug/mg Patch — NDC 70771-1777-03 package photo
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norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol 150 ug/mg; 35 ug/mg Patch — NDC 70771-1777-3 (Billing 70771-1777-03)

by Zydus Lifesciences Limited · 3 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 1 POUCH in 1 POUCH / 7 mg in 1 POUCH

This is a package of norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol 150 ug/mg; 35 ug/mg Patch from Zydus Lifesciences Limited, marketed since Nov 2023 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.

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 ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 8, 2026 · this listing last changed Aug 27, 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 70771-1777-3 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human prescription drug
Code segments
70771 labeler · 1777 product · 3 package
Package marketed since
Nov 21, 2023
Sample package
No — commercial package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2027
Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
3 7077117773 8
FDA record last changed
Aug 27, 2026

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

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
Quick answers
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 1534809
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.

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
  • You wear one patch a week for 3 weeks, always changing it on the same day. Week 4 is patch-free, and you can expect a withdrawal bleed. Then you start a new patch the next day. Nev...
  • How do I use the birth control patch each month?
  • You can place it on your upper outer arm, abdomen, buttock or back. Do not put it on your breasts. Don't cut or alter it, because that may make it less effective.
  • Where can I put the patch, and can I cut it?
📖 Read our full Ethinyl Estradiol / Norelgestromin 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 eachPer 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.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
70771-1777-03 You're viewing this Main listing 3 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 1 POUCH in 1 POUCH / 7 mg in 1 POUCH 2023-11-21 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Zafemy 150 ug/d; 35 ug/d 65162-0358-03 Amneal 3 patches $31.908 AB Availability likely —
norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol 150 ug/mg; 35 ug/mg 70710-1190-03 Zydus 3 pouches $33.290 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.

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 Ethinyl Estradiol / Norelgestromin 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 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.
  • 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.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerZydus Lifesciences Limited
Application holderZYDUS PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC
FDA applicationANDA214594 (ANDA)
Labeler code70771
First marketedNov 2023
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio720 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.

Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 146 words ▾

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 70771-1777-3 Norelgestromin and Ethinyl Estradiol Transdermal System 150/35 mcg per day This product is intended to prevent pregnancy. It does not protect against HIV infection (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases. For Transdermal Use Only Contents: 3 Transdermal Systems Rx only Each 15.75 cm 2 system contains 4.678 mg norelgestromin, USP and 0.53 mg ethinyl estradiol, USP.

The inactive components are polyisobutylene/polybutene adhesive, crospovidone, lauryl lactate, non-woven polyester fabric, polyester backing film laminate and polyester release liner. See patient instructions. Apply immediately upon removal from pouch.

Each transdermal system is intended to be worn 7 days as prescribed. Package not child-resistant. Keep out of reach of children.

Do not store unpouched. Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.] Manufactured by: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. Ahmedabad, India Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc.

Pennington, NJ 08534 carton

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

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

Product Adhesion Issue691
Application Site Pruritus166
Application Site Erythema120
Application Site Rash118
Metrorrhagia111
Application Site Irritation104
Product Quality Issue98

Age at onset

Adolescent7
Adult103

Reporter sex

1,836 reports
Male · 0%
Female · 100%
Unknown · 0%
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2020 2022 2024 2026 216 0
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.

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 form printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed is the one the FDA registered. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero and the dashes are dropped. The Identity section at the top of this page lists each form of this code.
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.
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.