Methylprednisolone Acetate Powder
NDC Package 0009-0026-01

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

Package Information

This product is an UNFINISHED DRUG part of the official NDC directory. Unfinished drugs include products like active ingredients some of which are used in bulk for further processing or compounding. The FDA requires a list of these drugs manufactured in a U.S. commercial distribution facility.

Methylprednisolone Acetate powders is methylprednisolone is used to treat pain and swelling that occurs with arthritis and other joint disorders. This formulation utilizes a powder delivery system. Marketed by Pharmacia And Upjohn Company Llc, this product is identified by NDC 0009-0026.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
0009-0026-01
Package Description
1 BAG in 1 CONTAINER / 1.5 kg in 1 BAG
Product Code
0009-0026
11-Digit Billing Format
00009002601

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Methylprednisolone Acetate
Non-Proprietary Name
Methylprednisolone Acetate
Substance Name
Methylprednisolone Acetate
Dosage Form
Powder - An intimate mixture of dry, finely divided drugs and/or chemicals that may be intended for internal or external use.
Active Ingredient(s)
METHYLPREDNISOLONE ACETATE 1 kg/kg
Usage Information
Methylprednisolone is used to treat pain and swelling that occurs with arthritis and other joint disorders. This medication may also be used to treat various conditions such as blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/intestinal/kidney/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. It decreases your immune system's response to these conditions and reduces symptoms such as swelling, pain, and allergic-type reactions. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of methylprednisolone, especially if it is to be injected near your spine (epidural). Rare but serious side effects may occur with epidural use. Methylprednisolone is a corticosteroid hormone. Methylprednisolone may also be used with other medications in hormone disorders.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Pharmacia And Upjohn Company Llc
Product Type
Bulk Ingredient
Marketing Category
BULK INGREDIENT - A category specifying that a product is marketed as a bulk ingredient.
Start Marketing Date
07-03-2014
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Unfinished Product
Yes
Sample Package
N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 0009-0026-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 bag in 1 container / 1.5 kg in 1 bag of Methylprednisolone Acetate (UNFINISHED drug), a bulk ingredient labeled by Pharmacia And Upjohn Company Llc. This powder is formulated for use and contains methylprednisolone acetate 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 Pharmacia And Upjohn Company Llc on July 03, 2014. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Methylprednisolone is used to treat pain and swelling that occurs with arthritis and other joint disorders. This medication may also be used to treat various conditions such as blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/intestinal/kidney/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. It decreases your immune system's response to these conditions and reduces symptoms such as swelling, pain, and allergic-type reactions. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of methylprednisolone, especially if it is to be injected near your spine (epidural). Rare but serious side effects may occur with epidural use. Methylprednisolone is a corticosteroid hormone. Methylprednisolone may also be used with other medications in hormone disorders.

How is this Pharmacia And Upjohn Company Llc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 00009002601. 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)
0009-0026-01
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
00009-0026-01

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