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Acne Control Serum Benzoyl Peroxide 5 g/100g Lotion, 32 g — NDC 72957-0001-01 package photo
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Acne Control Serum Benzoyl Peroxide 5 g/100g Lotion, 32 g — NDC 72957-001-01 (Billing 72957-0001-01)

by Private Label Skin Care · 32 g in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP

This is a package of 32 g of Acne Control Serum Benzoyl Peroxide 5 g/100g Lotion from Private Label Skin Care, marketed since Jan 2020 and currently FDA-listed, this package's marketing is listed to end Nov 2027. It is this product's only package size.

NDC 72957-0001-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 72957-001-01 billing pads the product segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 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 72957-001-01 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
Code segments
72957 labeler · 001 product · 01 package
Package marketed since
Jan 23, 2020
Package marketing ended
Nov 10, 2027
Sample package
No — commercial package
Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
3 7295700101 1
FDA record last changed
Jul 24, 2026
⚠️
Other active recalls for Benzoyl Peroxide (different manufacturers) — 1 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class II · Feb 24, 2025 — Chemical Contamination: Presence of benzene. (Denison Pharmaceuticals, LLC) · FDA recall D-0273-2025
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 72957-001-01
Product NDC 72957-001
11-digit billing NDC 72957000101
RxCUI 106309
UNII W9WZN9A0GM
Application # M006
SPL Set ID d4a4b89f-c9cf-4188-9c61-e8ef22b7638c
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2020-01-23
Marketing end 2027-11-10
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form LOTION
Substance BENZOYL PEROXIDE
Quick answers
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 106309
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 72957-001-01 — a 5-3-2 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 product segment → 72957-0001-01. 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 Peroxides class.

Drug family (ATC) Peroxides
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

📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • Most products are for acne. They dry up pimples and help prevent new ones. Epsolay is a prescription cream for rosacea bumps in adults. The Folliculitis Treatment Cream products ar...
  • For many acne products, start with once a day. You can move up to two or three times daily if your skin tolerates it. If you get dryness or peeling, cut back to once daily or every...
  • Redness, dryness, peeling, itching, and stinging or burning are the usual ones. Using less often can help. Using another acne product at the same time makes irritation more likely.
  • Stop if irritation gets severe. Stop right away and get help if you have hives, swelling or trouble breathing. Those can be signs of a serious allergic reaction.
📖 Read our full Benzoyl Peroxide guide →

Supplement & herbal interactions

Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Benzoyl Peroxide — tap one for details:

Dimethylsulfoxide (dmso)Moderate Turpentine OilModerate AlchemillaMinor
🌿 Every supplement checked against Benzoyl Peroxide (3 interactions) — ranked by severity →
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 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 · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
ℹ️
No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
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
72957-0001-01 You're viewing this Main listing 32 g in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP 2020-01-23 Nov 10, 2027 Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Rugby Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Medication 50 mg/mL 00536-1057-75 Rugby 1 tube $0.067 — Discontinued —
benzoyl peroxide 5 g/100g 45802-0216-01 Padagis 1 tube $0.178 — Availability likely —
Oxy 5 Vanishing 50 mg/g 10742-8355-01 The 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Oxy 5 Tinted 50 mg/g 10742-8356-01 The 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Anti Bac Acne Clearing 5 g/100mL 56152-4012-01 Cosmetic 50 ml — — FDA listed —
Clenziderm Therapeutic 50 mg/mL 62032-0611-01 Obagi 47 ml — — FDA listed —
Clear Cell Clarifying Acne 50 mg/g 62742-4208-01 Allure 7 g — — FDA listed —
Clear Med 5% 5 g/100mL 70764-0106-51 CONTROL 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Acne Control Serum 5 g/100gthis 72957-0001-01 Private 32 g — — FDA listed —
Nighttime Control 50 mg/mL 76458-0333-02 Circadia 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Bubble Fade Away Acne Spot Treatment 50 mg/mL 83509-0003-01 BUBBLE 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Proactiv Emergency Blemish Relief 5 g/100g 11410-0012-09 Alchemee, 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Dermisa Acne Treatment 5 g/100g 68343-0123-01 Montani 28 g — — FDA listed —
Clear Proof Acne Treatment Acne Medication 5 g/100g 51531-9071-00 Mary 3 g — — FDA listed —
Dermaharmony 5% Benzoyl Peroxide Cleansing Bar 5 g/100g 71819-0013-04 D3 113 g — — FDA listed —
24 Hour Acne Serum 5 g/100g 83286-0007-01 Drmtlgy, 32 g — — FDA listed —
Zmztuhua Folliculitis Treatment Cream 5 g/100g 87298-0051-01 Guangzhou 100 g — — FDA listed —
Folliculitis Treatment Cream 5 g/100g 87298-0060-01 Guangzhou 100 g — — 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

🏛️
2020
On the market since
Jan 2020
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
6 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.

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.

  • UNII 344S277G0Z
    Allantoin is a naturally derived compound that helps soften and soothe skin. In medicines, it works as a skin-conditioning agent and may help support wound healing and reduce irritation in topical formulations.
  • UNII OZ0E5Y15PZ
    A plant extract from arnica flowers, used as a flavoring agent or fragrance component in medicines. It may also provide mild soothing properties to certain topical formulations.
  • UNII 2X51AD1X3T
    A fermented grain-derived polysaccharide used as a thickening and stabilizing agent in liquid formulations to improve texture and help maintain consistent suspension of active ingredients.
  • UNII P0M7O4Y7YD
    A plant extract from calendula flowers, traditionally used in formulations. It typically serves as a botanical ingredient that may provide color, fragrance, or skin-conditioning properties to topical products.
  • UNII QI7G114Y98
    Echinacea purpurea is a dried plant extract from the purple coneflower. It's included in some formulations as a botanical ingredient to support the product's intended benefits, though it serves no structural role like binding or coating.
  • UNII MP1J8420LU
    A salt derived from edetic acid that binds to trace metals in medicines. It serves as a chelating agent and preservative to prevent metal-catalyzed breakdown of the drug and extend shelf life.
  • UNII WQ29KQ9POT
    Gluconolactone is a mild organic acid derived from glucose. It functions as a buffer and pH regulator in medicines, helping maintain stable acidity levels and improve product stability.
  • 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 0WT12SX38S
    Glycolic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid derived from sugar cane that helps dissolve and remove dead skin cells. In topical medicines, it works as an exfoliant and pH adjuster to improve skin penetration and product effectiveness.
  • UNII ZW3Z11D0JV
    A plant extract from goldenseal root, used as a natural colorant and flavoring agent in some medicines. It may also have mild preservative properties in certain formulations.
  • UNII 19AH1RAF4M
    A plant extract from lavender flowers used as a flavoring and fragrance agent in medicines. It adds taste and aroma to make the product more pleasant to take.
  • 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 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.

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

The official label also statesWater/Aqua/Eau, Glycolic Acid, Sclerotium Gum, Arnica (Arnica Montana) Flower Extract, Calendula (Calendula Officinalis) Flower Extract, ConeFlower (Echinacea Purpurea) Extract, Goldenseal (Hydrastis Canadensis) Extract, Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia) Flower Extract, Gluconolactone, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Allantoin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Glycerin

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

LabelerPrivate Label Skin Care
FDA applicationM006 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code72957
First marketedJan 2020
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio13 products on file

More NDCs from Private Label Skin Care labeler code 72957

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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 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 15 words ▾

Uses • for the treatment of acne • helps prevent new acne blemishes from forming

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 99 words ▾

Directions • wash the skin thoroughly before applying this product • Apply affected area with a thin layer, avoiding eye area • Allow to absorb before applying additional products. • because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor • if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day • if going outside, apply sunscreen after using this product. If irritation or sensitivity develops, stop use of both products and ask a doctor

⚠️ Warnings 150 words ▾

Warnings For external use only Do not use if you • have very sensitive skin • are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide When using this product • skin irritation may occur, characterized by redness, burning, itching, peeling, or possibly swelling. Irritation may be reduced by using the product less frequently or in a lower concentration • skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time. If irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time • avoid unnecessary sun exposure and use a sunscreen • avoid contact with the eyes, lips, and mouth • avoid contact with hair and dyed fabrics, which may be bleached by this product Stop use and ask a doctor if • irritation becomes severe Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

🧪 Active Ingredient 5 words ▾

Active ingredient Benzoyl Peroxide 5%

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 39 words ▾

Inactive ingredients Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycolic Acid, Sclerotium Gum, Arnica (Arnica Montana) Flower Extract, Calendula (Calendula Officinalis) Flower Extract, ConeFlower (Echinacea Purpurea) Extract, Goldenseal (Hydrastis Canadensis) Extract, Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia) Flower Extract, Gluconolactone, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Allantoin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Glycerin

🎯 Purpose 3 words ▾

Purpose Acne Medication

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 19 words ▾

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 3 words ▾

Packaging acne control

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

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

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Epsolay (matched by generic name) — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 1 manufacturer.
⚠️ 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 Epsolay. 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
$60.9K
Claims incl. refills
82
Beneficiaries
63
Spend / beneficiary
$967.04
Spend / claim
$742.97
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.

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 Benzoyl Peroxide — the ingredient across all brands.

Top reported reactions

Dry Skin1,617
Acne1,576
Erythema1,296
Skin Burning Sensation1,081
Skin Irritation927
Skin Exfoliation620
Pruritus589

Reporter sex

7,972 reports
Male · 23%
Female · 76%
Unknown · 0%
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

Over-the-counter (OTC) 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 — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
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

Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Otc Monograph Drug". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
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 it is currently marketed — but Private Label Skin Care has reported a marketing end date of 2027-11-10, after which this package is expected to stop being marketed. The directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Private Label Skin Care 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 an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
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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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.