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NDC Package 0006-3516-59 Primaxin IV

Imipenem And Cilastatin Sodium Injection, Powder, For Solution Intravenous - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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    1. Package Information
    2. NDC HCPCS Crosswalk
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Find all the important details about this NDC Package code, including the 11-Digit NDC Billing number, billing units, wholesale price, RxNorm crosswalk, active ingredients, pharmacologic clasess, etc.

NDC Package Code:
0006-3516-59
Package Description:
25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 TRAY / 100 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE
Product Code:
0006-3516
Proprietary Name:
Primaxin IV
Non-Proprietary Name:
Imipenem And Cilastatin Sodium
Substance Name:
Cilastatin Sodium; Imipenem
Usage Information:
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a carbapenem-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
00006351659
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
1 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 1726204 - imipenem / cilastatin 250 MG Injection
  • RxCUI: 1726204 - cilastatin 250 MG / imipenem 250 MG Injection
  • RxCUI: 1726204 - cilastatin (as cilastatin sodium) 250 MG / imipenem 250 MG Injection
  • RxCUI: 1726204 - imipenem 250 MG / cilastatin 250 MG Injection
  • RxCUI: 1726207 - Primaxin 250 MG Injection
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Merck Sharp & Dohme Llc
    Dosage Form:
    Injection, Powder, For Solution - A sterile preparation intended for reconstitution to form a solution for parenteral use.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Intravenous - Administration within or into a vein or veins.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • CILASTATIN SODIUM 500 mg/100mL
  • IMIPENEM 500 mg/100mL
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Carbapenems - [CS]
  • Dipeptidase Inhibitors - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
  • Penem Antibacterial - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Renal Dehydropeptidase Inhibitor - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    NDA050587
    Marketing Category:
    NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    11-26-1985
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    NDC HCPCS Crosswalk

    This crosswalk is intended to help the public understand which drug products (identified by NDCs) are assigned to which HCPCS billing codes.

    NDC 0006-3516-59 HCPCS crosswalk information with package details and bill units information.

    NDC Billing CodeHCPCS CodeHCPCS Code Desc.DosagePackage SizePackage QuantityBillable UnitsBillable Units / Pkg
    00006351659J0743Cilastatin sodium injection250 MG125250

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 0006-3516-59?

    The NDC Packaged Code 0006-3516-59 is assigned to a package of 25 vial, single-dose in 1 tray / 100 ml in 1 vial, single-dose of Primaxin IV, a human prescription drug labeled by Merck Sharp & Dohme Llc. The product's dosage form is injection, powder, for solution and is administered via intravenous form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 1 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 0006-3516 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Primaxin IV with product code 0006-3516 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Merck Sharp & Dohme Llc on November 26, 1985 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2024 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 0006-3516-59?

    The contents of this package are billed per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units. The calculated billable units for this package is 1.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 0006-3516-59?

    The 11-digit format is 00006351659. The 11-digit billing format might be required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other payers in billing claim forms.

    This package code is originally configured in a 4-4-2 segment 10-digit format and by adding a zero within the original NDC package code we can obtain the converted 11-digit format in a 5-4-2 segment configuration. The table below shows the 11-digit code conversion:

    10-Digit Format10-Digit Original Code11-Digit Format11-Digit Code
    4-4-20006-3516-595-4-200006-3516-59