Sodium Sulfacetamide Liquid
NDC Package 44523-613-06

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

Package Information

Sodium Sulfacetamide liquids is a medication used as a skin cleansing product to treat dandruff and other skin conditions (e.g., seborrheic dermatitis). This formulation utilizes a liquid delivery system. Marketed by Biocomp Pharma, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 44523-613.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
44523-613-06
Package Description
177 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code
44523-613
11-Digit Billing Format
44523061306
Billing Unit
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
Units Per Package
177 ML
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Sodium Sulfacetamide
Non-Proprietary Name
Sodium Sulfacetamide
Substance Name
Sulfacetamide Sodium
Dosage Form
Liquid - A dosage form consisting of a pure chemical in its liquid1 state. This dosage form term should not be applied to solutions.
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)
SULFACETAMIDE SODIUM 100 mg/mL
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
This medication is used as a skin cleansing product to treat dandruff and other skin conditions (e.g., seborrheic dermatitis). It is also used to treat certain bacterial skin infections. Sulfacetamide is a sulfonamide antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

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
09-07-2011
Listing Expiration
12-31-2027
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 44523-613-06 identifies a specific commercial package of 177 ml in 1 bottle, plastic of Sodium Sulfacetamide, a human prescription drug labeled by Biocomp Pharma, Inc.. This product is billed per "ML" milliliter and contains an estimated amount of 177 billable units per package. This liquid is formulated for topical use and contains sulfacetamide sodium 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 07, 2011. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2027.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used as a skin cleansing product to treat dandruff and other skin conditions (e.g., seborrheic dermatitis). It is also used to treat certain bacterial skin infections. Sulfacetamide is a sulfonamide antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

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

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 44523061306. Quantities are measured in per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.. There are 177 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)
44523-613-06
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
44523-0613-06

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