Diluted Nitroglycerin Powder
NDC Package 22366-026-01

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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.

Diluted Nitroglycerin powders is a medication used to relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease). This formulation utilizes a powder delivery system. Marketed by Copperhead Chemical Company Inc., this product is identified by NDC 22366-026.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
22366-026-01
Package Description
68 kg in 1 DRUM
Product Code
22366-026
11-Digit Billing Format
22366002601

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Diluted Nitroglycerin
Non-Proprietary Name
Diluted Nitroglycerin
Substance Name
Nitroglycerin
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)
NITROGLYCERIN 1 kg/kg
Usage Information
This medication is used to relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease). It may also be used before physical activities (such as exercise, sexual activity) to help prevent chest pain. Nitroglycerin belongs to a class of drugs known as nitrates. Angina occurs when the heart muscle is not getting enough blood. This drug works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Copperhead Chemical Company Inc.
Product Type
Bulk Ingredient
Marketing Category
BULK INGREDIENT - A category specifying that a product is marketed as a bulk ingredient.
Start Marketing Date
09-25-1995
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 22366-026-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 68 kg in 1 drum of Diluted Nitroglycerin (UNFINISHED drug), a bulk ingredient labeled by Copperhead Chemical Company Inc.. This powder is formulated for use and contains nitroglycerin 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 Copperhead Chemical Company Inc. on September 25, 1995. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used to relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease). It may also be used before physical activities (such as exercise, sexual activity) to help prevent chest pain. Nitroglycerin belongs to a class of drugs known as nitrates. Angina occurs when the heart muscle is not getting enough blood. This drug works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart.

How is this Copperhead Chemical Company Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 22366002601. 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)
22366-026-01
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
22366-0026-01

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