NDC Package 0187-0658-20 Diastat

Diazepam Gel Rectal - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
0187-0658-20
Package Description:
2 SYRINGE, PLASTIC in 1 PACKAGE / 2 mL in 1 SYRINGE, PLASTIC
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Diastat
Non-Proprietary Name:
Diazepam
Substance Name:
Diazepam
Usage Information:
This medication is used to treat episodes of increased seizures (such as cluster or breakthrough seizures) in people who are already taking medications to control their seizures. This product is only recommended for short-term treatment of seizure attacks. It is not for ongoing daily use to prevent seizures. Uncontrolled seizures can turn into serious (possibly fatal) seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). This medication is not recommended for children younger than 6 months of age because of the risk of serious side effects. Diazepam works by calming the brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
00187065820
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: 801961 - diazePAM 10 MG in 2 ML Rectal Gel
  • RxCUI: 801961 - 2 ML diazepam 5 MG/ML Rectal Gel
  • RxCUI: 801961 - diazepam 10 MG per 2 ML Rectal Gel
  • RxCUI: 801962 - Diastat 10 MG in 2 ML Rectal Gel
  • RxCUI: 801962 - 2 ML diazepam 5 MG/ML Rectal Gel [Diastat]
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Bausch Health Us, Llc
    Dosage Form:
    Gel - A semisolid3 dosage form that contains a gelling agent to provide stiffness to a solution or a colloidal dispersion.4 A gel may contain suspended particles.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Rectal - Administration to the rectum.
  • Active Ingredient(s):
    DEA Schedule:
    Schedule IV (CIV) Substances
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    NDA020648
    Marketing Category:
    NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    07-29-1997
    End Marketing Date:
    08-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 0187-0658-20?

    The NDC Packaged Code 0187-0658-20 is assigned to a package of 2 syringe, plastic in 1 package / 2 ml in 1 syringe, plastic of Diastat, a human prescription drug labeled by Bausch Health Us, Llc. The product's dosage form is gel and is administered via rectal form.

    Is NDC 0187-0658 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Diastat with product code 0187-0658 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Bausch Health Us, Llc on July 29, 1997.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 0187-0658-20?

    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 0187-0658-20?

    The 11-digit format is 00187065820. 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
    4-4-20187-0658-205-4-200187-0658-20