Demerol
NDC Package 30698-337-01

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

Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was inactivated by the FDA.

Demerol is meperidine is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Marketed by Validus Pharmaceuticals Llc, this product is identified by NDC 30698-337 and is authorized under FDA application NDA005010.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
30698-337-01
Package Description
100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code
30698-337
11-Digit Billing Format
30698033701
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
100 EA

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Demerol
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Meperidine is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. It may also be used before and during surgery or other procedures. Meperidine belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics and is similar to morphine. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Meperidine should not be used to treat long-term or ongoing pain. It should only be used to treat sudden episodes of moderate to severe pain. See also Precautions section.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Validus Pharmaceuticals Llc
FDA Application #
NDA005010
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
11-10-1942
Listing Expiration
12-31-2025
Exclude Flag
I
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 30698-337-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 100 tablet in 1 bottle, plastic of Demerol, labeled by Validus Pharmaceuticals Llc. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 100 billable units per package. This is formulated for use and contains as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

This product code is currently listed as inactive or excluded from the primary directory. It was introduced to the market by Validus Pharmaceuticals Llc on November 10, 1942. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2025.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Meperidine is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. It may also be used before and during surgery or other procedures. Meperidine belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics and is similar to morphine. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Meperidine should not be used to treat long-term or ongoing pain. It should only be used to treat sudden episodes of moderate to severe pain. See also Precautions section.

How is this Validus Pharmaceuticals Llc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 30698033701. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 100 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)
30698-337-01
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
30698-0337-01

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