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NDC Package 0037-6830-15 Cortifoam

Hydrocortisone Acetate Aerosol, Foam 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:
0037-6830-15
Package Description:
1 CANISTER in 1 CARTON / 15 g in 1 CANISTER
Product Code:
0037-6830
Proprietary Name:
Cortifoam
Non-Proprietary Name:
Hydrocortisone Acetate
Substance Name:
Hydrocortisone Acetate
Usage Information:
This medication is used to treat a certain intestinal problem known as ulcerative colitis of the rectum, also called ulcerative proctitis. It does not cure this condition but it may relieve rectal pain, diarrhea, and bloody stools caused by swelling (inflammation). Hydrocortisone belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids. This medication works by decreasing inflammation directly in the rectum. It is usually used in people who cannot use corticosteroid enemas.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
00037683015
Billing Unit:
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
15 GM
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 1545172 - hydrocortisone acetate 10 % Rectal Foam
  • RxCUI: 1545172 - hydrocortisone acetate 100 MG/ML Rectal Foam
  • RxCUI: 1545174 - cortifoam 10 % Rectal Foam
  • RxCUI: 1545174 - hydrocortisone acetate 100 MG/ML Rectal Foam [Cortifoam]
  • RxCUI: 1545174 - Cortifoam 10 % Rectal Foam
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Aerosol, Foam - A dosage form containing one or more active ingredients, surfactants, aqueous or nonaqueous liquids, and the propellants; if the propellant is in the internal (discontinuous) phase (i.e., of the oil-in-water type), a stable foam is discharged, and if the propellant is in the external (continuous) phase (i.e., of the water-in-oil type), a spray or a quick-breaking foam is discharged.
    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):
  • HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE 1500 mg/15g
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
  • Corticosteroid - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    NDA017351
    Marketing Category:
    NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    05-31-2016
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2025
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 0037-6830-15?

    The NDC Packaged Code 0037-6830-15 is assigned to a package of 1 canister in 1 carton / 15 g in 1 canister of Cortifoam, a human prescription drug labeled by Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc.. The product's dosage form is aerosol, foam and is administered via topical form.

    Is NDC 0037-6830 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Cortifoam with product code 0037-6830 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc. on May 31, 2016 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 0037-6830-15?

    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 15.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 0037-6830-15?

    The 11-digit format is 00037683015. 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
    4-4-20037-6830-155-4-200037-6830-15