Sulfacetamide Sodium, Sulfur Emulsion
NDC Package 44523-560-08

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

Package Information

Sulfacetamide Sodium, Sulfur emulsions is a medication indicated for use in the topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis. This formulation utilizes a emulsion delivery system. Marketed by Biocomp Pharma, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 44523-560.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
44523-560-08
Package Description
227 g in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code
44523-560
11-Digit Billing Format
44523056008
Billing Unit
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
Units Per Package
227 GM
RxNorm Crosswalk
  • RxCUI: 999613 - sulfacetamide sodium 10 % / sulfur 5 % Medicated Liquid Soap
  • RxCUI: 999613 - sulfacetamide sodium 100 MG/ML / sulfur 50 MG/ML Medicated Liquid Soap
  • RxCUI: 999613 - sulfacetamide sodium 10 % / sulfur 5 % Topical Cleanser

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Sulfacetamide Sodium, Sulfur
Non-Proprietary Name
Sulfacetamide Sodium, Sulfur
Substance Name
Sulfacetamide Sodium; Sulfur
Dosage Form
Emulsion - A dosage form consisting of a two-phase system comprised of at least two immiscible liquids1, one of which is dispersed as droplets (internal or dispersed phase) within the other liquid (external or continuous phase), generally stabilized with one or more emulsifying agents. (Note: Emulsion is used as a dosage form term unless a more specific term is applicable, e.g. cream, lotion, ointment.)
Administration Route
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)
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
This product is indicated for use in the topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Biocomp Pharma, Inc.
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
Marketing Category
UNAPPROVED DRUG OTHER - An unapproved drug product in a marketing category that is not reflected on a particular list.
Start Marketing Date
09-15-2011
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (44523-560). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

44523-560-06
170 g in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
44523-560-12
340 g in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 44523-560-08 identifies a specific commercial package of 227 g in 1 bottle, plastic of Sulfacetamide Sodium, Sulfur, a human prescription drug labeled by Biocomp Pharma, Inc.. This product is billed per "GM" gram and contains an estimated amount of 227 billable units per package. This emulsion is formulated for topical use and contains sulfacetamide sodium; sulfur 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 Biocomp Pharma, Inc. on September 15, 2011. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

How is this Biocomp Pharma, Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 44523056008. Quantities are measured in per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight.. There are 227 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)
44523-560-08
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
44523-0560-08

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