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NDC Package 0186-0916-12 Pulmicort Flexhaler

Budesonide Aerosol, Powder Respiratory (inhalation) - 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:
0186-0916-12
Package Description:
1 INHALER in 1 CARTON / 120 AEROSOL, POWDER in 1 INHALER
Product Code:
0186-0916
Proprietary Name:
Pulmicort Flexhaler
Non-Proprietary Name:
Budesonide
Substance Name:
Budesonide
Usage Information:
Budesonide is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works directly in the lungs to make breathing easier by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
00186091612
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
1 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 966522 - budesonide 180 MCG/INHAL Dry Powder Inhaler, 120 ACTUAT
  • RxCUI: 966522 - 120 ACTUAT budesonide 0.18 MG/ACTUAT Dry Powder Inhaler
  • RxCUI: 966522 - budesonide 0.18 MG/ACTUAT (0.16 MG/ACTUAT from the mouthpiece) Dry Powder Inhaler, 120 ACTUAT
  • RxCUI: 966522 - budesonide 180 MCG/ACTUAT Dry Powder Inhaler, 120 ACTUATS
  • RxCUI: 966524 - Pulmicort Flexhaler 180 MCG/INHAL Dry Powder Inhaler, 120 ACTUAT
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp
    Dosage Form:
    Aerosol, Powder - A product that is packaged under pressure and contains therapeutically active ingredients, in the form of a powder, that are released upon activation of an appropriate valve system.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Respiratory (inhalation) - Administration within the respiratory tract by inhaling orally or nasally for local or systemic effect.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • BUDESONIDE 180 ug/1
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
  • Corticosteroid - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    NDA021949
    Marketing Category:
    NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    03-19-2007
    End Marketing Date:
    10-31-2025
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 0186-0916-12?

    The NDC Packaged Code 0186-0916-12 is assigned to a package of 1 inhaler in 1 carton / 120 aerosol, powder in 1 inhaler of Pulmicort Flexhaler, a human prescription drug labeled by Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp. The product's dosage form is aerosol, powder and is administered via respiratory (inhalation) form.

    Is NDC 0186-0916 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Pulmicort Flexhaler with product code 0186-0916 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp on March 19, 2007.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 0186-0916-12?

    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 1.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 0186-0916-12?

    The 11-digit format is 00186091612. 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
    4-4-20186-0916-125-4-200186-0916-12