Insulin Human Powder, Metered
NDC Package 47918-178-31

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

Package Information

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.

Insulin Human powders is a drug for further processing. This formulation utilizes a powder, metered delivery system. Marketed by Mannkind Corporation, this product is identified by NDC 47918-178.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
47918-178-31
Package Description
1 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 2 BLISTER PACK in 1 POUCH / 15 CARTRIDGE in 1 BLISTER PACK / 1 POWDER, METERED in 1 CARTRIDGE
Product Code
47918-178
11-Digit Billing Format
47918017831

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Insulin Human
Non-Proprietary Name
Insulin Human
Substance Name
Insulin Human
Dosage Form
Powder, Metered - An powder dosage form that is situated inside a container that has a mechanism to deliver a specified quantity.
Active Ingredient(s)
INSULIN HUMAN 8 [arb'U]/1

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Mannkind Corporation
Product Type
Drug For Further Processing
Marketing Category
EXPORT ONLY - A product that is only exported and not marketed in the United States.
Start Marketing Date
01-08-2026
Listing Expiration
12-31-2027
Exclude Flag
N
Unfinished Product
Yes
Sample Package
N/A

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

The NDC Directory contains ONLY information on final marketed drugs submitted to FDA electronically by labelers. A labeler might be a manufacturer, re-packager or re-labeler. The product information included in the NDC directory does not indicate that FDA has verified the information provided by the product labeler. Assigned NDC numbers are not in any way an indication of FDA approval of the product.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 47918-178-31 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 pouch in 1 carton / 2 blister pack in 1 pouch / 15 cartridge in 1 blister pack / 1 powder, metered in 1 cartridge of Insulin Human (UNFINISHED drug), drug for further processing labeled by Mannkind Corporation. This powder, metered is formulated for use and contains insulin human 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 Mannkind Corporation on January 08, 2026. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2027.

How is this Mannkind Corporation product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 47918017831. 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)
47918-178-31
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
47918-0178-31

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