Aluminum, Magnesium Suspension
NDC Package 12784-430-20

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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.

Aluminum, Magnesium suspension is a drug for further processing. This formulation utilizes a suspension delivery system. Marketed by Spi Pharma, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 12784-430.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
12784-430-20
Package Description
205 kg in 1 DRUM
Product Code
12784-430
11-Digit Billing Format
12784043020

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Aluminum, Magnesium
Non-Proprietary Name
Aluminum, Magnesium
Substance Name
Aluminum Hydroxide; Magnesium Hydroxide
Dosage Form
Suspension - A liquid1 dosage form that contains solid particles dispersed in a liquid vehicle.
Active Ingredient(s)

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Spi Pharma, Inc.
Product Type
Drug For Further Processing
Marketing Category
DRUG FOR FURTHER PROCESSING - A drug (other than the bulk ingredient API) that is in an interim stage of manufacture, processing, preparation, or packaging, and not ready for human or animal use.
Start Marketing Date
01-28-2020
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 12784-430-20 identifies a specific commercial package of 205 kg in 1 drum of Aluminum, Magnesium (UNFINISHED drug), drug for further processing labeled by Spi Pharma, Inc.. This suspension is formulated for use and contains aluminum hydroxide; magnesium hydroxide 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 Spi Pharma, Inc. on January 28, 2020. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

How is this Spi Pharma, Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 12784043020. 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)
12784-430-20
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
12784-0430-20

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