Prevymis Pellet
NDC Package 0006-5085-01

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Prevymis (letermovir) pellets is a medication used to prevent disease caused by a virus called cytomegalovirus (CMV) in people who have received a bone marrow transplant. This formulation utilizes a pellet delivery system. Marketed by Merck Sharp & Dohme Llc, this product is identified by NDC 0006-5085 and is authorized under FDA application NDA219104.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
0006-5085-01
Package Description
30 PACKET in 1 CARTON / 48 PELLET in 1 PACKET
Product Code
0006-5085
11-Digit Billing Format
00006508501
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
30 EA
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Prevymis
Non-Proprietary Name
Letermovir
Substance Name
Letermovir
Dosage Form
Pellet - A small sterile solid mass consisting of a highly purified drug (with or without excipients) made by the formation of granules, or by compression and molding.
Administration Route
Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
Active Ingredient(s)
LETERMOVIR 120 mg/1
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
This medication is used to prevent disease caused by a virus called cytomegalovirus (CMV) in people who have received a bone marrow transplant. CMV disease can lead to serious infections in the body, including an infection in the eye, called CMV retinitis, that can cause blindness. Letermovir is an anti-viral drug. It works by stopping the growth of the virus.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Merck Sharp & Dohme Llc
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
NDA219104
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
08-30-2024
Listing Expiration
12-31-2027
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 0006-5085-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 30 packet in 1 carton / 48 pellet in 1 packet of Prevymis, a human prescription drug labeled by Merck Sharp & Dohme Llc. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 30 billable units per package. This pellet is formulated for oral use and contains letermovir as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

Yes, this product is active and verified within the NDC Directory. It was introduced to the market by Merck Sharp & Dohme Llc on August 30, 2024. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2027.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used to prevent disease caused by a virus called cytomegalovirus (CMV) in people who have received a bone marrow transplant. CMV disease can lead to serious infections in the body, including an infection in the eye, called CMV retinitis, that can cause blindness. Letermovir is an anti-viral drug. It works by stopping the growth of the virus.

How is this Merck Sharp & Dohme Llc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 00006508501. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 30 total billable units per package. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.

11-Digit Code Conversion

Billing payers usually require a 5-4-2 segment configuration. Below is the conversion from the 10-digit package format to the 11-digit billing format:

10-Digit Format (4-4-2)
0006-5085-01
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
00006-5085-01

Note: The zero is added to the Labeler segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.