NDC Package 17270-553-00 Primatene Mist

Epinephrine Inhalation Aerosol Respiratory (inhalation) - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
17270-553-00
Package Description:
1 INHALER in 1 CARTON / 160 AEROSOL in 1 INHALER
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Primatene Mist
Non-Proprietary Name:
Epinephrine Inhalation
Substance Name:
Epinephrine
Usage Information:
This medication is used in emergencies to treat very serious allergic reactions to insect stings/bites, foods, drugs, or other substances. Epinephrine acts quickly to improve breathing, stimulate the heart, raise a dropping blood pressure, reverse hives, and reduce swelling of the face, lips, and throat.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
17270055300
Billing Unit:
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 2109083 - EPINEPHrine 0.125 MG/ACTUAT in 160 ACTUAT Metered Dose Inhaler
  • RxCUI: 2109083 - 160 ACTUAT epinephrine 0.125 MG/ACTUAT Metered Dose Inhaler
  • RxCUI: 2109083 - epinephrine 0.125 MG/ACTUAT per 160 ACTUAT Metered Dose Inhaler
  • RxCUI: 2109088 - Primatene MIST 0.125 MG/ACTUAT in 160 ACTUAT Metered Dose Inhaler
  • RxCUI: 2109088 - 160 ACTUAT epinephrine 0.125 MG/ACTUAT Metered Dose Inhaler [Primatene Mist Inhaler]
  • Product Type:
    Human Otc Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Armstrong Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Aerosol - A product that is packaged under pressure and contains therapeutically active ingredients that are released upon activation of an appropriate valve system; it is intended for topical application to the skin as well as local application into the nose (nasal aerosols), mouth (lingual aerosols), or lungs (inhalation aerosols).
    Administration Route(s):
  • Respiratory (inhalation) - Administration within the respiratory tract by inhaling orally or nasally for local or systemic effect.
  • Active Ingredient(s):
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    NDA205920
    Marketing Category:
    NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    12-14-2018
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 17270-553-00?

    The NDC Packaged Code 17270-553-00 is assigned to a package of 1 inhaler in 1 carton / 160 aerosol in 1 inhaler of Primatene Mist, a human over the counter drug labeled by Armstrong Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. The product's dosage form is aerosol and is administered via respiratory (inhalation) form.

    Is NDC 17270-553 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Primatene Mist with product code 17270-553 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Armstrong Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on December 14, 2018 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 17270-553-00?

    The contents of this package are billed per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 17270-553-00?

    The 11-digit format is 17270055300. 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
    5-3-217270-553-005-4-217270-0553-00