Lidocaine 5% Cream
NDC Package 24689-124-01

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Lidocaine 5% (lidocaine) cream is a medication used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites). This formulation utilizes a cream delivery system. Marketed by Apnar Pharma Lp, this product is identified by NDC 24689-124 and is authorized under FDA application M015.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
24689-124-01
Package Description
1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 30 g in 1 TUBE
Product Code
24689-124
11-Digit Billing Format
24689012401
Billing Unit
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
Units Per Package
30 GM
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Lidocaine 5%
Non-Proprietary Name
Lidocaine
Substance Name
Lidocaine
Dosage Form
Cream - An emulsion, semisolid3 dosage form, usually containing > 20% water and volatiles5 and/or < 50% hydrocarbons, waxes, or polyols as the vehicle. This dosage form is generally for external application to the skin or mucous membranes.
Administration Route
  • Rectal - Administration to the rectum.
  • Topical - Administration to a particular spot on the outer surface of the body. The E2B term TRANSMAMMARY is a subset of the term TOPICAL.
Active Ingredient(s)
LIDOCAINE 5 g/100g
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
This product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites). It may also be used to help relieve nerve pain after shingles (infection with herpes zoster virus). Lidocaine belongs to a class of drugs known as local anesthetics. It works by causing a temporary loss of feeling in the area where you apply the patch.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Apnar Pharma Lp
Product Type
Human Otc Drug
FDA Application #
M015
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
Start Marketing Date
11-01-2021
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 24689-124-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 tube in 1 carton / 30 g in 1 tube of Lidocaine 5%, a human over the counter drug labeled by Apnar Pharma Lp. This cream is formulated for rectal; topical use and contains lidocaine 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 Apnar Pharma Lp on November 01, 2021. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites). It may also be used to help relieve nerve pain after shingles (infection with herpes zoster virus). Lidocaine belongs to a class of drugs known as local anesthetics. It works by causing a temporary loss of feeling in the area where you apply the patch.

How is this Apnar Pharma Lp product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 24689012401. Quantities are measured in per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight.. There are 30 total billable units per package. 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)
24689-124-01
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
24689-0124-01

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