Sodium Fluoride 5000 Ppm Fruit Paste, Dentifrice
NDC Package 11527-730-44

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Sodium Fluoride 5000 Ppm Fruit (sodium fluoride) pastes is a dental caries preventive; for once daily self-applied topical use. This formulation utilizes a paste, dentifrice delivery system. Marketed by Sheffield Pharmaceuticals Llc, this product is identified by NDC 11527-730.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
11527-730-44
Package Description
1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 100 mL in 1 TUBE
Product Code
11527-730
11-Digit Billing Format
11527073044
Billing Unit
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Sodium Fluoride 5000 Ppm Fruit
Non-Proprietary Name
Sodium Fluoride
Substance Name
Sodium Fluoride
Dosage Form
Paste, Dentifrice - A paste formulation intended to clean and/or polish the teeth, and which may contain certain additional agents.
Administration Route
Dental - Administration to a tooth or teeth.
Active Ingredient(s)
SODIUM FLUORIDE 6 mg/mL
Usage Information
A dental caries preventive; for once daily self-applied topical use. It is well established that 1.1% sodium fluoride is safe and extraordinarily effective as a caries preventive when applied frequently with mouthpiece applicators.1-4 Sodium Fluoride 5000 ppm dental cream 1.1% sodium fluoride in a squeeze-tube is easily applied onto a toothbrush. This prescription dental cream should be used once daily in place of your regular toothpaste, unless otherwise instructed by your dental professional. May be used whether or not drinking water is fluoridated, since topical fluoride cannot produce fluorosis. (See WARNINGS for exception.)

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Sheffield Pharmaceuticals Llc
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
Marketing Category
UNAPPROVED DRUG OTHER - An unapproved drug product in a marketing category that is not reflected on a particular list.
Start Marketing Date
03-26-2020
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 11527-730-44 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 tube in 1 carton / 100 ml in 1 tube of Sodium Fluoride 5000 Ppm Fruit, a human prescription drug labeled by Sheffield Pharmaceuticals Llc. This paste, dentifrice is formulated for dental use and contains sodium fluoride 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 Sheffield Pharmaceuticals Llc on March 26, 2020. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

How is this Sheffield Pharmaceuticals Llc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 11527073044. Quantities are measured in per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.. 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 (5-3-2)
11527-730-44
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
11527-0730-44

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