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NDC Package 23155-893-31 Methohexital Sodium

Injection Intramuscular; Intravenous; Rectal - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
23155-893-31
Package Description:
1 VIAL in 1 CARTON / 500 mg in 1 VIAL
Product Code:
23155-893
Proprietary Name:
Methohexital Sodium
Non-Proprietary Name:
Methohexital Sodium
Substance Name:
Methohexital Sodium
Usage Information:
Methohexital Sodium for Injection can be used in adults as follows:For intravenous induction of anesthesia prior to the use of other general anesthetic agents.For intravenous induction of anesthesia and as an adjunct to subpotent inhalational anesthetic agents (such as nitrous oxide in oxygen) for short surgical procedures; Methohexital Sodium for Injection may be given by infusion or intermittent injection.For use along with other parenteral agents, usually narcotic analgesics, to supplement subpotent inhalational anesthetic agents (such as nitrous oxide in oxygen) for longer surgical procedures.As intravenous anesthesia for short surgical, diagnostic, or therapeutic procedures associated with minimal painful stimuli (See WARNINGS).As an agent for inducing a hypnotic state.Methohexital Sodium for Injection can be used in pediatric patients older than 1 month as follows:For rectal or intramuscular induction of anesthesia prior to the use of other general anesthetic agents.For rectal or intramuscular induction of anesthesia and as an adjunct to subpotent inhalational anesthetic agents for short surgical procedures.As rectal or intramuscular anesthesia for short surgical, diagnostic, or therapeutic procedures associated with minimal painful stimuli.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
23155089331
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: 1244233 - methohexital sodium Variable Concentration Multi-Use Injectable Solution
  • RxCUI: 1244233 - methohexital sodium 50 MG/ML Injectable Solution
Product Type:
Human Prescription Drug
Labeler Name:
Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. D/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Dosage Form:
Injection - A sterile preparation intended for parenteral use; five distinct classes of injections exist as defined by the USP.
Administration Route(s):
  • Intramuscular - Administration within a muscle.
  • Intravenous - Administration within or into a vein or veins.
  • Rectal - Administration to the rectum.
Active Ingredient(s):
METHOHEXITAL SODIUM 500 mg/500mg
Pharmacologic Class(es):
DEA Schedule:
Schedule IV (CIV) Substances
Sample Package:
No
FDA Application Number:
ANDA215488
Marketing Category:
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date:
12-12-2024
Listing Expiration Date:
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag:
N
Code Structure:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 23155-893-31?

The NDC Packaged Code 23155-893-31 is assigned to a package of 1 vial in 1 carton / 500 mg in 1 vial of Methohexital Sodium, a human prescription drug labeled by Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. D/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc.. The product's dosage form is injection and is administered via intramuscular; intravenous; rectal form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 1 billable units per package.

Is NDC 23155-893 included in the NDC Directory?

Yes, Methohexital Sodium with product code 23155-893 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. D/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc. on December 12, 2024 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2026 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 23155-893-31?

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 23155-893-31?

The 11-digit format is 23155089331. 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
5-3-223155-893-315-4-223155-0893-31