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NDC Package 0178-0480-08 Avar

Sulfacetamide Sodium,Sulfur Emulsion Topical - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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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:
0178-0480-08
Package Description:
227 g in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code:
0178-0480
Proprietary Name:
Avar
Non-Proprietary Name:
Sulfacetamide Sodium, Sulfur
Substance Name:
Sulfacetamide Sodium; Sulfur
Usage Information:
This medication is used as a cleansing product to help treat acne and other skin conditions (e.g., seborrheic dermatitis, rosacea). This product contains an antibacterial agent and a drying agent which promotes shedding of the top layer of skin (keratolysis).
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
00178048008
Billing Unit:
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
227 GM
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 1005767 - AVAR CLEANSER 10 % / 5 % Medicated Liquid Soap
  • RxCUI: 1005767 - sulfacetamide sodium 100 MG/ML / sulfur 50 MG/ML Medicated Liquid Soap [Avar]
  • RxCUI: 1005767 - Avar (10 % / 5 % ) Medicated Liquid Soap
  • RxCUI: 1005767 - Avar (sulfacetamide sodium 10 % / sulfur 5 % ) Medicated Liquid Soap
  • RxCUI: 999613 - sulfacetamide sodium 10 % / sulfur 5 % Medicated Liquid Soap
Product Type:
Human Prescription Drug
Labeler Name:
Mission Pharmacal Company
Dosage Form:
Emulsion - A dosage form consisting of a two-phase system comprised of at least two immiscible liquids1, one of which is dispersed as droplets (internal or dispersed phase) within the other liquid (external or continuous phase), generally stabilized with one or more emulsifying agents. (Note: Emulsion is used as a dosage form term unless a more specific term is applicable, e.g. cream, lotion, ointment.)
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):
Pharmacologic Class(es):
Sample Package:
No
Marketing Category:
UNAPPROVED DRUG OTHER - An unapproved drug product in a marketing category that is not reflected on a particular list.
Start Marketing Date:
09-15-2011
Listing Expiration Date:
12-31-2025
Exclude Flag:
N
Code Structure:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 0178-0480-08?

The NDC Packaged Code 0178-0480-08 is assigned to a package of 227 g in 1 bottle, plastic of Avar, a human prescription drug labeled by Mission Pharmacal Company. The product's dosage form is emulsion and is administered via topical form.This product is billed per "GM" gram and contains an estimated amount of 227 billable units per package.

Is NDC 0178-0480 included in the NDC Directory?

Yes, Avar with product code 0178-0480 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Mission Pharmacal Company on September 15, 2011 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 0178-0480-08?

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 227.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 0178-0480-08?

The 11-digit format is 00178048008. 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
4-4-20178-0480-085-4-200178-0480-08