Fluorouracil Cream
NDC Package 16714-178-01

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

Package Information

Fluorouracil cream is fluorouracil is used to treat various types of cancer. This formulation utilizes a cream delivery system. Marketed by Northstar Rx Llc, this product is identified by NDC 16714-178 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA090368.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
16714-178-01
Package Description
1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 40 g in 1 TUBE
Product Code
16714-178
11-Digit Billing Format
16714017801
Billing Unit
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
Units Per Package
40 GM
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Fluorouracil
Non-Proprietary Name
Fluorouracil
Substance Name
Fluorouracil
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
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)
FLUOROURACIL 50 mg/g
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
Fluorouracil is used to treat various types of cancer. It is a chemotherapy drug that is used to slow or stop cancer cell growth. You should be tested for a DPD enzyme deficiency before you start treatment with fluorouracil. Ask your doctor for more details.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Northstar Rx Llc
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
ANDA090368
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
03-05-2010
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
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 16714-178-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 tube in 1 carton / 40 g in 1 tube of Fluorouracil, a human prescription drug labeled by Northstar Rx Llc. This cream is formulated for topical use and contains fluorouracil 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 Northstar Rx Llc on March 05, 2010. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Fluorouracil is used to treat various types of cancer. It is a chemotherapy drug that is used to slow or stop cancer cell growth. You should be tested for a DPD enzyme deficiency before you start treatment with fluorouracil. Ask your doctor for more details.

How is this Northstar Rx Llc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 16714017801. Quantities are measured in per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight.. There are 40 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 (5-3-2)
16714-178-01
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
16714-0178-01

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