Epiduo Forte Gel
NDC Package 0299-5906-45

View Billable Units, 11-Digit Conversion Format, and RxNorm mappings

Package Information

Epiduo Forte (adapalene and benzoyl peroxide) gel is a medication used on the skin to treat acne. This formulation utilizes a gel delivery system. Marketed by Galderma Laboratories, L.p., this product is identified by NDC 0299-5906 and is authorized under FDA application NDA207917.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
0299-5906-45
Package Description
1 BOTTLE, PUMP in 1 CARTON / 45 g in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP
Product Code
11-Digit Billing Format
00299590645
Billing Unit
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
Units Per Package
45 GM
RxNorm Crosswalk
  • RxCUI: 1663745 - adapalene 0.3 % / benzoyl peroxide 2.5 % Topical Gel
  • RxCUI: 1663745 - adapalene 0.003 MG/MG / benzoyl peroxide 0.025 MG/MG Topical Gel
  • RxCUI: 1663747 - Epiduo Forte 0.3 % / 2.5 % Topical Gel
  • RxCUI: 1663747 - adapalene 0.003 MG/MG / benzoyl peroxide 0.025 MG/MG Topical Gel [Epiduo]

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Epiduo Forte
Non-Proprietary Name
Adapalene And Benzoyl Peroxide
Substance Name
Adapalene; Benzoyl Peroxide
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
Topical - Administration to a particular spot on the outer surface of the body. The E2B term TRANSMAMMARY is a subset of the term TOPICAL.
Usage Information
This medication is used on the skin to treat acne. This medication is a combination of adapalene (a retinoid) and benzoyl peroxide (an antibiotic and skin-peeling agent). This product may decrease the number and severity of acne pimples and promote quick healing of pimples that do appear. Adapalene works by affecting the growth of cells and decreasing swelling and inflammation. Benzoyl peroxide works by reducing the amount of acne-causing bacteria and by causing the skin to dry and peel off..

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Galderma Laboratories, L.p.
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
NDA207917
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
07-01-2015
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (0299-5906). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

2 g in 1 TUBE
1 TUBE in 1 BLISTER PACK / 2 g in 1 TUBE
1 TUBE in 1 BLISTER PACK / 5 g in 1 TUBE
1 BOTTLE, PUMP in 1 CARTON / 15 g in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP
1 BOTTLE, PUMP in 1 CARTON / 30 g in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP
1 BOTTLE, PUMP in 1 CARTON / 60 g in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP
1 BOTTLE, PUMP in 1 CARTON / 70 g in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 0299-5906-45 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 bottle, pump in 1 carton / 45 g in 1 bottle, pump of Epiduo Forte, a human prescription drug labeled by Galderma Laboratories, L.p.. This gel is formulated for topical use and contains adapalene; benzoyl peroxide as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

Yes, this product is active and verified within the NDC Directory. It was introduced to the market by Galderma Laboratories, L.p. on July 01, 2015. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used on the skin to treat acne. This medication is a combination of adapalene (a retinoid) and benzoyl peroxide (an antibiotic and skin-peeling agent). This product may decrease the number and severity of acne pimples and promote quick healing of pimples that do appear. Adapalene works by affecting the growth of cells and decreasing swelling and inflammation. Benzoyl peroxide works by reducing the amount of acne-causing bacteria and by causing the skin to dry and peel off..

How is this Galderma Laboratories, L.p. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 00299590645. Quantities are measured in per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight.. There are 45 total billable units per package. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.

11-Digit Code Conversion

Billing payers usually require a 5-4-2 segment configuration. Below is the conversion from the 10-digit package format to the 11-digit billing format:

10-Digit Format (4-4-2)
0299-5906-45
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
00299-5906-45

Note: The zero is added to the Labeler segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.