L-menthol Pharma Powder
NDC Package 48041-0001-0

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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.

L-menthol Pharma powders is a bulk ingredient utilized for pharmaceutical compounding or manufacturing. This formulation utilizes a powder delivery system. Marketed by Basf Se, this product is identified by NDC 48041-0001.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
48041-0001-0
Package Description
180 kg in 1 DRUM
Product Code
48041-0001
11-Digit Billing Format
48041000100

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
L-menthol Pharma
Non-Proprietary Name
L-menthol Pharma
Substance Name
Levomenthol
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)
LEVOMENTHOL 1 kg/kg

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Basf Se
Product Type
Bulk Ingredient
Marketing Category
BULK INGREDIENT - A category specifying that a product is marketed as a bulk ingredient.
Start Marketing Date
07-01-2014
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Unfinished Product
Yes
Sample Package
N/A

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 48041-0001-0 identifies a specific commercial package of 180 kg in 1 drum of L-menthol Pharma (UNFINISHED drug), a bulk ingredient labeled by Basf Se. This powder is formulated for use and contains levomenthol 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 Basf Se on July 01, 2014. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

How is this Basf Se product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 48041000100. 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 (5-4-1)
48041-0001-0
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
48041-0001-00

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