Adlyxin
NDC Package 0024-5745-02
Package Information
Adlyxin is lixisenatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Marketed by Sanofi-aventis U.s. Llc, this product is identified by NDC 0024-5745 and is authorized under FDA application BLA208471.
Identification & Billing
Clinical Specifications
Regulatory & Marketing
Hierarchy Structure
- 0024 - Sanofi-aventis U.s. Llc
- 0024-5745 - Adlyxin
- 0024-5745-02 - 1 KIT in 1 CARTON * 3 mL in 1 SYRINGE (0024-5741-01) * 3 mL in 1 SYRINGE (0024-5740-00)
- 0024-5745 - Adlyxin
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the distribution configuration for this product package?
The code 0024-5745-02 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 kit in 1 carton * 3 ml in 1 syringe (0024-5741-01) * 3 ml in 1 syringe (0024-5740-00) of Adlyxin, labeled by Sanofi-aventis U.s. Llc. This is formulated for use and contains as the active substance.
Is this product currently listed with the FDA?
This product code is currently listed as inactive or excluded from the primary directory. It was introduced to the market by Sanofi-aventis U.s. Llc on July 27, 2016. The current certification is valid through September 30, 2023.
What are the primary indications for this medication?
Lixisenatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Lixisenatide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high sugar levels (such as after a meal) and decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. Lixisenatide is not a substitute for insulin if you require insulin treatment.
How is this Sanofi-aventis U.s. Llc product billed for insurance claims?
For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 00024574502. Quantities are measured in per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.. 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:
Note: The zero is added to the Labeler segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.