NDC Package 47918-891-90 Afrezza

Insulin Human Powder, Metered Respiratory (inhalation) - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
47918-891-90
Package Description:
3 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 2 BLISTER PACK in 1 POUCH / 15 CARTRIDGE in 1 BLISTER PACK / 1 POWDER, METERED in 1 CARTRIDGE
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Afrezza
Non-Proprietary Name:
Insulin Human
Substance Name:
Insulin Human
Usage Information:
Inhaled insulin powder is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. This man-made insulin product is the same as human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It is a short-acting insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This product is absorbed into the blood through your lungs. It starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin injected under the skin. It is usually used in combination with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. This medication may also be used alone or with other oral diabetes drugs (such as metformin).
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
47918089190
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
3 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 1543202 - regular insulin, human 4 UNT Inhalation Powder Cartridge
  • RxCUI: 1543202 - insulin, regular, human 4 UNT Inhalation Powder
  • RxCUI: 1543207 - afrezza 4 UNT Inhalation Powder
  • RxCUI: 1543207 - insulin, regular, human 4 UNT Inhalation Powder [Afrezza]
  • RxCUI: 1543207 - Afrezza 4 UNT Inhalation Powder
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Mannkind Corporation
    Dosage Form:
    Powder, Metered - An powder dosage form that is situated inside a container that has a mechanism to deliver a specified quantity.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Respiratory (inhalation) - Administration within the respiratory tract by inhaling orally or nasally for local or systemic effect.
  • Active Ingredient(s):
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    BLA022472
    Marketing Category:
    BLA - A product marketed under an approved Biologic License Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    07-01-2017
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2025
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 47918-891-90?

    The NDC Packaged Code 47918-891-90 is assigned to a package of 3 pouch in 1 carton / 2 blister pack in 1 pouch / 15 cartridge in 1 blister pack / 1 powder, metered in 1 cartridge of Afrezza, a human prescription drug labeled by Mannkind Corporation. The product's dosage form is powder, metered and is administered via respiratory (inhalation) form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 3 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 47918-891 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Afrezza with product code 47918-891 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Mannkind Corporation on July 01, 2017 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 NDC billing unit for package 47918-891-90?

    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 3.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 47918-891-90?

    The 11-digit format is 47918089190. 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
    5-3-247918-891-905-4-247918-0891-90