Butorphanol Tartrate Powder
NDC Package 38779-1765-9

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Other Packages
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

This product is an UNFINISHED DRUG part of the official NDC directory. Unfinished drugs include products like active ingredients some of which are used in bulk for further processing or compounding. The FDA requires a list of these drugs manufactured in a U.S. commercial distribution facility.

Butorphanol Tartrate powders is a medication used to treat moderate to severe pain, including pain from surgery, muscle pain, and migraine headaches. This formulation utilizes a powder delivery system. Marketed by Medisca Inc., this product is identified by NDC 38779-1765.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
38779-1765-9
Package Description
.1 g in 1 VIAL
Product Code
38779-1765
11-Digit Billing Format
38779176509
Billing Unit
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
Units Per Package
0.1 GM

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Butorphanol Tartrate
Non-Proprietary Name
Butorphanol Tartrate
Substance Name
Butorphanol Tartrate
Dosage Form
Powder - An intimate mixture of dry, finely divided drugs and/or chemicals that may be intended for internal or external use.
Active Ingredient(s)
BUTORPHANOL TARTRATE 1 g/g
Usage Information
This medication is used to treat moderate to severe pain, including pain from surgery, muscle pain, and migraine headaches. Butorphanol is an opioid pain reliever similar to morphine. It acts on certain centers in the brain to give you pain relief. Butorphanol can also block the effects of opioids and can cause withdrawal symptoms in people dependent on opioids. If possible, people who have recently used opioids in high doses or for a long time should not use butorphanol. (See also Side Effects section.)
DEA Schedule
Schedule IV (CIV) Substances

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Medisca Inc.
Product Type
Bulk Ingredient
Marketing Category
BULK INGREDIENT FOR HUMAN PRESCRIPTION COMPOUNDING - A category specifying that a bulk product is intended for use on humans and requires a prescription.
Start Marketing Date
08-22-2017
Listing Expiration
12-31-2027
Exclude Flag
N
Unfinished Product
Yes
Sample Package
N/A

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (38779-1765). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

38779-1765-0
.5 g in 1 VIAL
38779-1765-4
25 g in 1 VIAL
38779-1765-5
100 g in 1 VIAL
38779-1765-6
1 g in 1 VIAL

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 38779-1765-9 identifies a specific commercial package of .1 g in 1 vial of Butorphanol Tartrate (UNFINISHED drug), a bulk ingredient labeled by Medisca Inc.. This product is billed per "GM" gram and contains an estimated amount of 0.1 billable units per package. This powder is formulated for use and contains butorphanol tartrate 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 Medisca Inc. on August 22, 2017. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2027.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used to treat moderate to severe pain, including pain from surgery, muscle pain, and migraine headaches. Butorphanol is an opioid pain reliever similar to morphine. It acts on certain centers in the brain to give you pain relief. Butorphanol can also block the effects of opioids and can cause withdrawal symptoms in people dependent on opioids. If possible, people who have recently used opioids in high doses or for a long time should not use butorphanol. (See also Side Effects section.)

How is this Medisca Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 38779176509. Quantities are measured in per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight.. There are 0.1 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 (5-4-1)
38779-1765-9
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
38779-1765-09

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