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NDC Package 0037-4801-70 Elestrin

Estradiol Gel, Metered Topical - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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    2. 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:
0037-4801-70
Package Description:
2 BOTTLE, PUMP in 1 CARTON / 35 g in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP (0037-4801-35)
Product Code:
0037-4801
Proprietary Name:
Elestrin
Non-Proprietary Name:
Estradiol
Substance Name:
Estradiol
Usage Information:
This medication is a female hormone (estrogen). It is absorbed through the skin and enters into the bloodstream. It is used by women to help reduce a certain symptom of menopause (hot flashes). Certain brands may also help to reduce vaginal symptoms of menopause (such as vaginal dryness/burning/itching). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen. If you are using this medication to treat symptoms only in and around the vagina, products applied directly inside the vagina should be considered before medications that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
00037480170
Billing Unit:
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
35 GM
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 226597 - estradiol 0.06 % Topical Gel
  • RxCUI: 226597 - estradiol 0.0006 MG/MG Topical Gel
  • RxCUI: 706467 - ELESTRIN 0.06 % Topical Gel
  • RxCUI: 706467 - estradiol 0.0006 MG/MG Topical Gel [Elestrin]
  • RxCUI: 706467 - Elestrin 0.0006 MG/MG Topical Gel
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Gel, Metered - A gel preparation, with metered dose valves, which allow for the delivery of a uniform quantity of gel upon each activation.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Topical - Administration to a particular spot on the outer surface of the body. The E2B term TRANSMAMMARY is a subset of the term TOPICAL.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • ESTRADIOL .52 mg/.87g
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Estradiol Congeners - [CS]
  • Estrogen Receptor Agonists - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
  • Estrogen - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    NDA021813
    Marketing Category:
    NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    06-02-2014
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2025
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 0037-4801-70?

    The NDC Packaged Code 0037-4801-70 is assigned to a package of 2 bottle, pump in 1 carton / 35 g in 1 bottle, pump (0037-4801-35) of Elestrin, a human prescription drug labeled by Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc.. The product's dosage form is gel, metered and is administered via topical form.

    Is NDC 0037-4801 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Elestrin with product code 0037-4801 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc. on June 02, 2014 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2025 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 0037-4801-70?

    The contents of this package are billed per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight. The calculated billable units for this package is 35.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 0037-4801-70?

    The 11-digit format is 00037480170. 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
    4-4-20037-4801-705-4-200037-4801-70