Mercaptopurine Powder
NDC Package 12780-0299-0

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

Package Information

This product is an UNFINISHED DRUG part of the official NDC directory. Unfinished drugs include products like active ingredients some of which are used in bulk for further processing or compounding. The FDA requires a list of these drugs manufactured in a U.S. commercial distribution facility.

Mercaptopurine powders is a medication used to treat a certain type of cancer (acute lymphocytic leukemia). This formulation utilizes a powder delivery system. Marketed by Fermion Oy, this product is identified by NDC 12780-0299.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
12780-0299-0
Package Description
1 BAG in 1 DRUM / 50 kg in 1 BAG
Product Code
12780-0299
11-Digit Billing Format
12780029900

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Mercaptopurine
Non-Proprietary Name
Mercaptopurine
Substance Name
Mercaptopurine
Dosage Form
Powder - An intimate mixture of dry, finely divided drugs and/or chemicals that may be intended for internal or external use.
Active Ingredient(s)
MERCAPTOPURINE 1 kg/kg
Usage Information
This medication is used to treat a certain type of cancer (acute lymphocytic leukemia). It is a chemotherapy drug that works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of mercaptopurine, especially when used in children and young adults.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Fermion Oy
Product Type
Bulk Ingredient
Marketing Category
BULK INGREDIENT - A category specifying that a product is marketed as a bulk ingredient.
Start Marketing Date
01-15-2001
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Unfinished Product
Yes
Sample Package
N/A

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 12780-0299-0 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 bag in 1 drum / 50 kg in 1 bag of Mercaptopurine (UNFINISHED drug), a bulk ingredient labeled by Fermion Oy. This powder is formulated for use and contains mercaptopurine 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 Fermion Oy on January 15, 2001. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used to treat a certain type of cancer (acute lymphocytic leukemia). It is a chemotherapy drug that works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of mercaptopurine, especially when used in children and young adults.

How is this Fermion Oy product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 12780029900. 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 (5-4-1)
12780-0299-0
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
12780-0299-00

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