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Simple Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 ZINC OXIDE 250 mg/mL Cream, 59 mL — NDC 87515-973-00 (Billing 87515-0973-00)
by Simple Sunscreen LLC · 59 mL in 1 JAR
This is a package of 59 mL of Simple Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 ZINC OXIDE 250 mg/mL Cream from Simple Sunscreen LLC, marketed since Feb 2026 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.
NDC 87515-0973-00
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled)
87515-973-00
billing pads the product segment with a zero
🗂️ 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
📋 All sources & update times →
NDC database record
One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 87515-973-00 alone.
- Record
- FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
- Code segments
- 87515 labeler · 973 product · 00 package
- Package marketed since
- Feb 24, 2026
- Sample package
- No — commercial package
- Listing certified through
- Dec 31, 2027
- Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
- 3 8751597300 6
- FDA record last changed
- Jul 24, 2026
⚠️
Other active recalls for Zinc Oxide (different manufacturers) — 6 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class II · Oct 31, 2025 — cGMP deviations (Blossom Pharmaceuticals) · FDA recall D-0212-2026
Class II · Oct 31, 2025 — cGMP deviations (Blossom Pharmaceuticals) · FDA recall D-0206-2026
Class II · Oct 31, 2025 — cGMP deviations (Blossom Pharmaceuticals) · FDA recall D-0202-2026
Class II · Oct 31, 2025 — cGMP deviations (Blossom Pharmaceuticals) · FDA recall D-0207-2026
Class II · Oct 31, 2025 — cGMP deviations (Blossom Pharmaceuticals) · FDA recall D-0209-2026
Class II · Oct 31, 2025 — cGMP deviations (Blossom Pharmaceuticals) · FDA recall D-0208-2026
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)
87515-973-00
Product NDC
87515-973
11-digit billing NDC
87515097300
UNII
SOI2LOH54Z
Application #
M020
SPL Set ID
c38cb4fa-8b8d-4c2d-9c32-301e120db1a1
Established class (EPC)
Copper Absorption Inhibitor
Physiologic effect
Decreased Copper Ion Absorption
DEA schedule
Non-controlled
Marketing category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status
On market
FDA listing status
Listed (active directory)
Marketing start
2026-02-24
Route
TOPICAL
Dosage form
CREAM
Substance
ZINC OXIDE
Why two NDCs?
The FDA registers this code as 87515-973-00 — 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 → 87515-0973-00. 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.
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 3, 2026
- RxNorm (NLM RxNav) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- Medi-Span GPI (licensed)
- First Databank (licensed) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
Clinical
🧪 What is this product?
Simple Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 is a topical cream containing zinc oxide, a mineral UV filter. Zinc oxide is commonly used in sunscreen products to reflect and scatter ultraviolet light away from the skin. This product is marketed as an over-the-counter monograph drug, meaning it is sold under FDA's established rules for the sunscreen drug category rather than as an individually approved application.
Patient education
Supplement & herbal interactions
Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Zinc oxide (OTC drug) — tap one for details:
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.
- MedlinePlus (NLM) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 3, 2026
💬 Questions about ZINC OXIDE?
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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 g | 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 · 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.
- CMS NADAC weekly file
- CMS ASP pricing files · refreshed Sep 20, 2026
- CMS Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data · refreshed Oct 4, 2026
- CMS Part D plan pricing files · refreshed Sep 24, 2026
- VA National Acquisition Center price file
Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Marketing end | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87515-0973-00 You're viewing this Main listing | 59 mL in 1 JAR | 2026-02-24 | — | Active |
Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KawaKids KawaSun - Premium Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 250 mg/mL 84569-0123-50 | LCA | 50 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Ultra Violette Velvet Screen Blurring Mineral Skinscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 250 mg/mL 84803-0115-50 | Grace | 50 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Cloud Brush On Sunscreen SPF 50 250 mg/mL 85678-0897-00 | FUTURE | 1 jar | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sunkissed by Heaven Unscented Sunscreen SPF 50 250 mg/mL 87189-0910-00 | Sunkissed | 89 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Simple Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 250 mg/mLthis 87515-0973-00 | Simple | 59 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| HolyCow Mineral Tallow Sunscreen Face and Body SPF 50 250 mg/mL 87847-0000-00 | CALM | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Dermaka Infants and Kids Multi Purpose Skin Protectant 250 mg/mL 82240-0014-00 | Dermaka | 5 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.
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
- CMS NADAC weekly file
Availability & generic status
🏛️
2026
On the market since
Feb 2026
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
listed with the FDA
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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.
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
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 98HPY76U4W
Beef tallow is a fat rendered from cattle tissue. It's used in medicines as a lubricant and binder to help tablets form properly and slide through machinery during manufacturing.
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UNII 2ZA36H0S2V
Beeswax is a natural wax produced by honeybees. In medicines, it works as a coating agent and thickener to control how fast the drug dissolves and improve the product's texture and appearance.
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UNII WL0328HX19
A natural plant-based wax derived from candelilla shrub leaves. It acts as a coating agent, hardener, and texture modifier to control how quickly the medicine releases and to improve the tablet or capsule's appearance and stability.
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UNII C9H2L21V7U
A fat derived from coconut or palm oil containing shorter fatty acid chains. It serves as a solvent and carrier to help dissolve or suspend active ingredients, improving absorption and stability in liquid formulations.
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UNII 6UYK2W1W1E
A natural oil extracted from olives. It acts as an emollient and lubricant in formulations, helping to soften ingredients and improve how the medicine spreads or flows.
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UNII 6Y8XYV2NOF
A waxy substance made by honeybees from plant resins and pollen. In medicines, it acts as a binder and coating agent to hold ingredients together and protect the product.
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UNII K49155WL9Y
Shea butter is a fat extracted from shea tree nuts. It's used in medicines as an emollient and lubricant to soften the product, improve texture, and help ingredients blend smoothly together.
7 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.
The official label also statesBeeswax, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Jojoba Esters, Maranta Arundinacea (Arrowroot) Powder, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Propolis Extract, Tallow (Adeps Bovis)
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.- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 3, 2026
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
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
LabelerSimple Sunscreen LLC
FDA applicationM020 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code87515
First marketedFeb 2026
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
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 openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- Drugs@FDA
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
📄 Do Not Use
📄 When Using This Product
📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If
📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children
📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses. Helps prevent sunburn. If used as directed with other sun protection measures (see Directions ), decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions. Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure and as needed. Children under 6 months of age: Ask a doctor.
Reapply: after 80 minutes of swimming or sweating immediately after towel drying at least every 2 hours Sun Protection Measures. Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. To decrease the risk, regularly use a sunscreen with broad spectrum SPF of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including: Limit time in the sun, especially from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats and sunglasses.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings. For external use only Do not use on damaged or broken skin. When using this product keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Stop use and ask a doctor if rash or irritation develops and lasts. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active Ingredient Zinc Oxide 25.00% Purpose Sunscreen
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive Ingredients Beeswax, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Jojoba Esters, Maranta Arundinacea (Arrowroot) Powder, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Propolis Extract, Tallow (Adeps Bovis)
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Sunscreen
📄 Do Not Use ▾
Do not use on damaged or broken skin.
📄 When Using This Product ▾
When using this product keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove.
📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If ▾
Stop use and ask a doctor if rash or irritation develops and lasts.
📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children ▾
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel ▾
Package Labeling: Label
No label section mentions that — try another word, or open the full label on DailyMed below.
Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.
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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 Simple Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 (this brand).
Top reported reactions
Age at onset
Reporter sex
Male · 37%
Female · 63%
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.
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: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Simple Sunscreen LLC. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Simple Sunscreen LLC 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.
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.