NDC Package 0054-8603-25 Megestrol Acetate

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NDC Package Code:

0054-8603-25

Package Description:

10 BOX in 1 CARTON / 10 TABLET in 1 BOX

Product Code:

0054-8603

Proprietary Name:

Megestrol Acetate

Usage Information:

Megestrol is used to treat loss of appetite and weight loss in people with AIDS. Improving your appetite and gaining weight may help you feel better and be more active. Megestrol is similar to a natural substance made by the body called progesterone.

11-Digit NDC Billing Format:

00054860325

Billing Unit:

EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

10 EA

Labeler Name:

West-ward Pharmaceuticals Corp.

Sample Package:

FDA Application Number:

ANDA074458

Marketing Category:

ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.

Start Marketing Date:

09-29-1995

End Marketing Date:

01-31-2019

Listing Expiration Date:

01-31-2019

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

0054 - West-ward Pharmaceuticals Corp.
- 0054-8603 - Megestrol Acetate
  - 0054-8603-25 - 10 BOX in 1 CARTON / 10 TABLET in 1 BOX

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 0054-8603-25?

The NDC Packaged Code 0054-8603-25 is assigned to a package of 10 box in 1 carton / 10 tablet in 1 box of Megestrol Acetate, labeled by West-ward Pharmaceuticals Corp.. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.

Is NDC 0054-8603 included in the NDC Directory?

The product was first marketed by West-ward Pharmaceuticals Corp. on September 29, 1995 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on January 31, 2019 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 0054-8603-25?

The contents of this package are billed per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units. The calculated billable units for this package is 10.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 0054-8603-25?

The 11-digit format is 00054860325. 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 Format	10-Digit Original Code	11-Digit Format	11-Digit Code
4-4-2	0054-8603-25	5-4-2	00054-8603-25

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