Ms Contin Tablet
NDC Package 42858-515-01

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

Package Information

Ms Contin (morphine sulfate) tablets is a medication used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). This formulation utilizes a tablet delivery system. Marketed by Rhodes Pharmaceuticals Llc, this product is identified by NDC 42858-515 and is authorized under FDA application NDA019516.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
42858-515-01
Package Description
100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code
42858-515
11-Digit Billing Format
42858051501
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
100 EA
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Ms Contin
Non-Proprietary Name
Morphine Sulfate
Substance Name
Morphine Sulfate
Dosage Form
Tablet - A solid dosage form containing medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents.
Administration Route
Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
Active Ingredient(s)
MORPHINE SULFATE 15 mg/1
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). Morphine belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. The higher strengths of this drug (100 milligrams or more per tablet) should be used only if you have been regularly taking moderate to large amounts of opioid pain medications. These strengths may cause overdose (even death) if taken by a person who has not been regularly taking opioids. Do not use the extended-release form of morphine to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional ("as needed") use.
DEA Schedule
Schedule II (CII) Substances

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Rhodes Pharmaceuticals Llc
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
NDA019516
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
05-15-2017
Listing Expiration
12-31-2027
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 42858-515-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 100 tablet in 1 bottle, plastic of Ms Contin, a human prescription drug labeled by Rhodes Pharmaceuticals Llc. This tablet is formulated for oral use and contains morphine sulfate 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 Rhodes Pharmaceuticals Llc on May 15, 2017. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2027.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). Morphine belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. The higher strengths of this drug (100 milligrams or more per tablet) should be used only if you have been regularly taking moderate to large amounts of opioid pain medications. These strengths may cause overdose (even death) if taken by a person who has not been regularly taking opioids. Do not use the extended-release form of morphine to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional ("as needed") use.

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

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 42858051501. 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)
42858-515-01
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
42858-0515-01

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