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NDC Package 24338-050-08 Gliadel

Carmustine Wafer Intracavitary - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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    2. Frequently Asked Questions

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:
24338-050-08
Package Description:
8 POUCH in 1 BOX / 1 WAFER in 1 POUCH
Product Code:
24338-050
Proprietary Name:
Gliadel
Non-Proprietary Name:
Carmustine
Substance Name:
Carmustine
Usage Information:
This medication is used to treat certain types of cancer (including multiple myeloma, brain tumor, Hodgkin's disease, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma). Carmustine belongs to a class of drugs known as alkylating agents. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
24338005008
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
8 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 212994 - GLIADEL Wafer 7.7 MG Intracavitary Drug Implant
  • RxCUI: 212994 - carmustine 7.7 MG Drug Implant [Gliadel]
  • RxCUI: 212994 - BCNU 7.7 MG Drug Implant [Gliadel]
  • RxCUI: 212994 - Gliadel Wafer 7.7 MG Intracavitary Drug Implant
  • RxCUI: 309013 - carmustine 7.7 MG Intracavitary Drug Implant
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Arbor Pharmaceuticals
    Dosage Form:
    Wafer - A thin slice of material containing a medicinal agent.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Intracavitary - Administration within a non-pathologic cavity, such as that of the cervix, uterus, or penis, or such as that which is formed as the result of a wound.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • CARMUSTINE 7.7 mg/1
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Alkylating Activity - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
  • Alkylating Drug - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    NDA020637
    Marketing Category:
    NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    12-13-2012
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 24338-050-08?

    The NDC Packaged Code 24338-050-08 is assigned to a package of 8 pouch in 1 box / 1 wafer in 1 pouch of Gliadel, a human prescription drug labeled by Arbor Pharmaceuticals. The product's dosage form is wafer and is administered via intracavitary form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 8 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 24338-050 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Gliadel with product code 24338-050 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Arbor Pharmaceuticals on December 13, 2012 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 24338-050-08?

    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 8.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 24338-050-08?

    The 11-digit format is 24338005008. 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
    5-3-224338-050-085-4-224338-0050-08