Mirapex
NDC Package 0597-0101-90

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Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was discontinued by the firm.

Mirapex is pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. Marketed by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 0597-0101 and is authorized under FDA application NDA020667.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
0597-0101-90
Package Description
90 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
11-Digit Billing Format
00597010190
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
90 EA

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Mirapex
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. It can improve your ability to move and decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move ("on-off syndrome"). This medication is also used to treat a certain medical condition (restless legs syndrome - RLS) that causes an unusual urge to move the legs. Symptoms usually occur at night along with uncomfortable/unpleasant feelings in the legs. This medication can decrease these symptoms and thereby improve sleep. Pramipexole is a dopamine agonist that works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
FDA Application #
NDA020667
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
10-01-2007
End Marketing Date
02-29-2020
Listing Expiration
02-29-2020
Exclude Flag
D
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 0597-0101-90 identifies a specific commercial package of 90 tablet in 1 bottle of Mirapex, labeled by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 90 billable units per package. This is formulated for use and contains as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

This product code is currently listed as inactive or excluded from the primary directory. It was introduced to the market by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on October 01, 2007. The current certification is valid through February 29, 2020.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. It can improve your ability to move and decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move ("on-off syndrome"). This medication is also used to treat a certain medical condition (restless legs syndrome - RLS) that causes an unusual urge to move the legs. Symptoms usually occur at night along with uncomfortable/unpleasant feelings in the legs. This medication can decrease these symptoms and thereby improve sleep. Pramipexole is a dopamine agonist that works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain.

How is this Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 00597010190. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 90 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)
0597-0101-90
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
00597-0101-90

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