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NDC Package 47781-624-07 Deferoxamine Mesylate

Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution Intramuscular; Intravenous; Subcutaneous - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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    2. NDC HCPCS Crosswalk
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
47781-624-07
Package Description:
1 VIAL in 1 CARTON / 1 INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION in 1 VIAL
Product Code:
47781-624
Proprietary Name:
Deferoxamine Mesylate
Non-Proprietary Name:
Deferoxamine Mesylate
Substance Name:
Deferoxamine Mesylate
Usage Information:
This medication is used along with other treatments (such as causing vomiting with syrup of ipecac, stomach pumping) to treat sudden iron poisoning. It is most effective when given as soon as possible after the iron was eaten. This medication can also be used to help get rid of iron in patients with high iron levels due to many blood transfusions. Deferoxamine is an iron-binding agent that belongs to a class of drugs known as heavy metal antagonists. It works by helping the kidneys and gallbladder get rid of the extra iron. This medication is not recommended for use in children less than 3 years old (see also Precautions section).
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
47781062407
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
1 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 1731345 - deferoxamine mesylate 2 GM Injection
  • RxCUI: 1731345 - deferoxamine mesylate 2000 MG Injection
  • RxCUI: 1731350 - deferoxamine mesylate 500 MG Injection
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Alvogen Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution - A dosage form intended for the solution prepared by lyophilization ("freeze drying"), a process which involves the removal of water from products in the frozen state at extremely low pressures; this is intended for subsequent addition of liquid to create a solution that conforms in all respects to the requirements for Injections.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Intramuscular - Administration within a muscle.
  • Intravenous - Administration within or into a vein or veins.
  • Subcutaneous - Administration beneath the skin; hypodermic. Synonymous with the term SUBDERMAL.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • DEFEROXAMINE MESYLATE 2 g/1
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Iron Chelating Activity - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
  • Iron Chelator - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA207384
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    03-24-2018
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    NDC HCPCS Crosswalk

    This crosswalk is intended to help the public understand which drug products (identified by NDCs) are assigned to which HCPCS billing codes.

    NDC 47781-624-07 HCPCS crosswalk information with package details and bill units information.

    NDC Billing CodeHCPCS CodeHCPCS Code Desc.DosagePackage SizePackage QuantityBillable UnitsBillable Units / Pkg
    47781062407J0895Deferoxamine mesylate inj500 MG1144

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 47781-624-07?

    The NDC Packaged Code 47781-624-07 is assigned to a package of 1 vial in 1 carton / 1 injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution in 1 vial of Deferoxamine Mesylate, a human prescription drug labeled by Alvogen Inc.. The product's dosage form is injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution and is administered via intramuscular; intravenous; subcutaneous form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 1 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 47781-624 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Deferoxamine Mesylate with product code 47781-624 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Alvogen Inc. on March 24, 2018 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2024 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 47781-624-07?

    The contents of this package are billed per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units. The calculated billable units for this package is 1.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 47781-624-07?

    The 11-digit format is 47781062407. 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 5-3-2 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 Format10-Digit Original Code11-Digit Format11-Digit Code
    5-3-247781-624-075-4-247781-0624-07