NDC Package 0299-5915-45 Differin

Adapalene Cream Topical - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
0299-5915-45
Package Description:
1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 45 g in 1 TUBE
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Differin
Non-Proprietary Name:
Adapalene
Substance Name:
Adapalene
Usage Information:
This medication is used to treat acne. It may decrease the number and severity of acne pimples and promote quick healing of pimples that do develop. Adapalene belongs to a class of medications called retinoids. It works by affecting the growth of cells and decreasing swelling and inflammation.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
00299591545
Billing Unit:
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
45 GM
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 284420 - Differin 0.1 % Topical Cream
  • RxCUI: 284420 - adapalene 1 MG/ML Topical Cream [Differin]
  • RxCUI: 284420 - Differin 1 MG/ML Topical Cream
  • RxCUI: 313852 - adapalene 0.1 % Topical Cream
  • RxCUI: 313852 - adapalene 1 MG/ML Topical Cream
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Galderma Laboratories, L.p
    Dosage Form:
    Cream - An emulsion, semisolid3 dosage form, usually containing > 20% water and volatiles5 and/or < 50% hydrocarbons, waxes, or polyols as the vehicle. This dosage form is generally for external application to the skin or mucous membranes.
    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):
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    NDA020748
    Marketing Category:
    NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    11-24-2009
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 0299-5915-45?

    The NDC Packaged Code 0299-5915-45 is assigned to a package of 1 tube in 1 carton / 45 g in 1 tube of Differin, a human prescription drug labeled by Galderma Laboratories, L.p. The product's dosage form is cream and is administered via topical form.

    Is NDC 0299-5915 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Differin with product code 0299-5915 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Galderma Laboratories, L.p on November 24, 2009 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2024 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 0299-5915-45?

    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 45.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 0299-5915-45?

    The 11-digit format is 00299591545. 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
    4-4-20299-5915-455-4-200299-5915-45