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NDC Package 49281-915-05 Yf-vax

Yellow Fever Virus Strain 17d-204 Live Antigen Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
49281-915-05
Package Description:
1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE in 1 PACKAGE / 2.5 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE (49281-915-68)
Product Code:
49281-915
Proprietary Name:
Yf-vax
Non-Proprietary Name:
Yellow Fever Virus Strain 17d-204 Live Antigen
Substance Name:
Yellow Fever Virus Strain 17d-204 Live Antigen
Usage Information:
YF-VAX is indicated for active immunization for the prevention of yellow fever in persons 9 months of age and older in the following categories:
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
49281091505
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: 1292826 - yellow fever vaccine (generic for YF-Vax) Injectable Suspension
  • RxCUI: 1292826 - yellow fever virus strain 17D-204 live antigen 4000 UNT/ML Injectable Suspension
  • RxCUI: 1292828 - YF-VAX Injectable Suspension
  • RxCUI: 1292828 - yellow fever virus strain 17D-204 live antigen 4000 UNT/ML Injectable Suspension [YF-Vax]
  • RxCUI: 1292828 - YF-Vax 4000 UNT/ML Injectable Suspension
    • Product Type:
    Vaccine
    Labeler Name:
    Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Suspension - A liquid preparation, intended for parenteral use that contains solids suspended in a suitable fluid medium and conforms in all respects to the requirements for Sterile Suspensions; the medicinal agents intended for the suspension are prepared by lyophilization ("freeze drying"), a process which involves the removal of water from products in the frozen state at extremely low pressures.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Subcutaneous - Administration beneath the skin; hypodermic. Synonymous with the term SUBDERMAL.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • YELLOW FEVER VIRUS STRAIN 17D-204 LIVE ANTIGEN 4.74 [PFU]/.5mL
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Actively Acquired Immunity - [PE] (Physiologic Effect)
  • Live Attenuated Yellow Fever Virus Vaccine - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Vaccines, Attenuated - [CS]
  • Yellow Fever Vaccine - [CS]
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    BLA103915
    Marketing Category:
    BLA - A product marketed under an approved Biologic License Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    05-22-1953
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Other Product Packages

    The following packages are also available for this product:

    NDC Package CodePackage Description
    49281-915-015 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 PACKAGE / .5 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE (49281-915-58)

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 49281-915-05?

    The NDC Packaged Code 49281-915-05 is assigned to a package of 1 vial, multi-dose in 1 package / 2.5 ml in 1 vial, multi-dose (49281-915-68) of Yf-vax, a vaccine label labeled by Sanofi Pasteur Inc.. The product's dosage form is injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension and is administered via subcutaneous form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 1 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 49281-915 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Yf-vax with product code 49281-915 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Sanofi Pasteur Inc. on May 22, 1953 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 49281-915-05?

    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 49281-915-05?

    The 11-digit format is 49281091505. 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
    5-3-249281-915-055-4-249281-0915-05