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NDC Package 23155-748-41 Pentamidine Isethionate

Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution Intramuscular; Intravenous - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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Package Information

Find all the important details about this NDC Package code, including the 11-Digit NDC Billing number, billing units, wholesale price, RxNorm crosswalk, active ingredients, pharmacologic clasess, etc.

NDC Package Code:
23155-748-41
Package Description:
10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON / 300 mg in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE (23155-748-31)
Product Code:
23155-748
Proprietary Name:
Pentamidine Isethionate
Non-Proprietary Name:
Pentamidine Isethionate
Substance Name:
Pentamidine Isethionate
Usage Information:
Pentamidine is used to treat a serious lung infection (Pneumocystis pneumonia-PCP) in people with immune system problems, including people with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Pentamidine belongs to a class of drugs known as antiprotozoals. It works by killing the organism that causes the infection.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
23155074841
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
1 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 861601 - pentamidine isethionate 300 MG Injection
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. D/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution - A dosage form intended for the solution prepared by lyophilization ("freeze drying"), a process which involves the removal of water from products in the frozen state at extremely low pressures; this is intended for subsequent addition of liquid to create a solution that conforms in all respects to the requirements for Injections.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Intramuscular - Administration within a muscle.
  • Intravenous - Administration within or into a vein or veins.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • PENTAMIDINE ISETHIONATE 300 mg/300mg
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Antiprotozoal - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA213806
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    01-08-2021
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 23155-748-41?

    The NDC Packaged Code 23155-748-41 is assigned to a package of 10 vial, single-dose in 1 carton / 300 mg in 1 vial, single-dose (23155-748-31) of Pentamidine Isethionate, a human prescription drug labeled by Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. D/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc.. The product's dosage form is injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution and is administered via intramuscular; intravenous form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 1 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 23155-748 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Pentamidine Isethionate with product code 23155-748 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. D/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc. on January 08, 2021 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 23155-748-41?

    The contents of this package are billed per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units. The calculated billable units for this package is 1.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 23155-748-41?

    The 11-digit format is 23155074841. 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
    5-3-223155-748-415-4-223155-0748-41