NDC Package 46439-8722-4 Megestrol Acetate

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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.

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NDC Package Code:

46439-8722-4

Package Description:

7000 g in 1 DRUM

Product Code:

46439-8722

Non-Proprietary Name:

Megestrol Acetate

Substance Name:

Megestrol Acetate

Usage Information:

Megestrol is used to treat loss of appetite and weight loss in people with AIDS. Improving your appetite and gaining weight may help you feel better and be more active. Megestrol is similar to a natural substance made by the body called progesterone.

11-Digit NDC Billing Format:

46439872204

Product Type:

Bulk Ingredient

Labeler Name:

Farmabios S.p.a.

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):

MEGESTROL ACETATE 1 g/g

Sample Package:

N/A

Marketing Category:

BULK INGREDIENT - A category specifying that a product is marketed as a bulk ingredient.

Start Marketing Date:

07-22-1998

Listing Expiration Date:

12-31-2025

Exclude Flag:

Unfinished Product:

Yes

Code Structure:

46439 - Farmabios S.p.a.
- 46439-8722 -
  - 46439-8722-4 - 7000 g in 1 DRUM

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Other Product Packages

The following packages are also available for this product:

NDC Package Code	Package Description
46439-8722-1	20000 g in 1 DRUM
46439-8722-2	8000 g in 1 DRUM
46439-8722-3	5000 g in 1 DRUM

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 46439-8722-4?

The NDC Packaged Code 46439-8722-4 is assigned to an UNFINISHED drug package of 7000 g in 1 drum of Megestrol Acetate, a bulk ingredient labeled by Farmabios S.p.a.. The product's dosage form is powder and is administered via form.

Is NDC 46439-8722 included in the NDC Directory?

Yes, Megestrol Acetate is an UNFINISHED PRODUCT with code 46439-8722 that is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Farmabios S.p.a. on July 22, 1998 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2025 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 46439-8722-4?

The 11-digit format is 46439872204. The 11-digit billing format might be required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other payers in billing claim forms.

This package code is originally configured in a 5-4-1 segment 10-digit format and by adding a zero within the original NDC package code we can obtain the converted 11-digit format in a 5-4-2 segment configuration. The table below shows the 11-digit code conversion:

10-Digit Format	10-Digit Original Code	11-Digit Format	11-Digit Code
5-4-1	46439-8722-4	5-4-2	46439-8722-04

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