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NDC Package 16714-956-01 Dapsone

Gel Topical - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
16714-956-01
Package Description:
1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 60 g in 1 TUBE
Product Code:
16714-956
Proprietary Name:
Dapsone
Non-Proprietary Name:
Dapsone
Substance Name:
Dapsone
Usage Information:
This medication is used to treat a certain type of skin disorder (dermatitis herpetiformis). It is also used with other drugs to treat Hansen's disease. Dapsone belongs to a class of drugs known as sulfones. It works by decreasing swelling (inflammation) and stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
16714095601
Billing Unit:
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
60 GM
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 607295 - dapsone 5 % Topical Gel
  • RxCUI: 607295 - dapsone 0.05 MG/MG Topical Gel
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Northstar Rx Llc
    Dosage Form:
    Gel - A semisolid3 dosage form that contains a gelling agent to provide stiffness to a solution or a colloidal dispersion.4 A gel may contain suspended particles.
    Administration Route(s):
  • 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):
  • DAPSONE 50 mg/g
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Sulfone - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Sulfones - [CS]
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA209506
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    10-16-2017
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Other Product Packages

    The following packages are also available for this product:

    NDC Package CodePackage Description
    16714-956-021 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 90 g in 1 TUBE

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 16714-956-01?

    The NDC Packaged Code 16714-956-01 is assigned to a package of 1 tube in 1 carton / 60 g in 1 tube of Dapsone, a human prescription drug labeled by Northstar Rx Llc. The product's dosage form is gel and is administered via topical form.

    Is NDC 16714-956 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Dapsone with product code 16714-956 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Northstar Rx Llc on October 16, 2017 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2024 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 16714-956-01?

    The contents of this package are billed per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight. The calculated billable units for this package is 60.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 16714-956-01?

    The 11-digit format is 16714095601. The 11-digit billing format might be required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other payers in billing claim forms.

    This package code is originally configured in a 5-3-2 segment 10-digit format and by adding a zero within the original NDC package code we can obtain the converted 11-digit format in a 5-4-2 segment configuration. The table below shows the 11-digit code conversion:

    10-Digit Format10-Digit Original Code11-Digit Format11-Digit Code
    5-3-216714-956-015-4-216714-0956-01