NDC Package 0078-0387-25 Zometa

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This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was discontinued by the firm.

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NDC Package Code:

0078-0387-25

Package Description:

1 VIAL in 1 CARTON / 5 mL in 1 VIAL

Product Code:

0078-0387

Proprietary Name:

Zometa

Usage Information:

This medication is used to treat high blood calcium levels (hypercalcemia) that may occur with cancer. Zoledronic acid is also used with cancer chemotherapy to treat bone problems that may occur with multiple myeloma and other types of cancer (such as breast, lung) that have spread to the bones. Zoledronic acid belongs to a class of drugs known as bisphosphonates. It lowers high blood calcium levels by reducing the amount of calcium released from your bones into your blood. It also works by slowing the breakdown of your bones by cancer to prevent bone fractures.

11-Digit NDC Billing Format:

00078038725

Billing Unit:

ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.

Labeler Name:

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

Sample Package:

FDA Application Number:

NDA021223

Marketing Category:

NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.

Start Marketing Date:

08-20-2001

End Marketing Date:

11-30-2020

Listing Expiration Date:

11-30-2020

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

0078 - Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
- 0078-0387 - Zometa
  - 0078-0387-25 - 1 VIAL in 1 CARTON / 5 mL in 1 VIAL

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 0078-0387-25?

The NDC Packaged Code 0078-0387-25 is assigned to a package of 1 vial in 1 carton / 5 ml in 1 vial of Zometa, labeled by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.

Is NDC 0078-0387 included in the NDC Directory?

No, Zometa with product code 0078-0387 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it was discontinued by the manufacturer. The product was first marketed by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation on August 20, 2001 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on November 30, 2020 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 0078-0387-25?

The contents of this package are billed per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 0078-0387-25?

The 11-digit format is 00078038725. 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	0078-0387-25	5-4-2	00078-0387-25

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