Zidovudine Powder
NDC Package 49587-101-01

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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.

Zidovudine powders is a medication used with other HIV medications to help control HIV infection. This formulation utilizes a powder delivery system. Marketed by Yichang Hec Changjiang Pharmaceuical Co.,ltd., this product is identified by NDC 49587-101.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
49587-101-01
Package Description
25 kg in 1 DRUM
Product Code
49587-101
11-Digit Billing Format
49587010101

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Zidovudine
Non-Proprietary Name
Zidovudine
Substance Name
Zidovudine
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)
ZIDOVUDINE 1 kg/kg
Usage Information
This drug is used with other HIV medications to help control HIV infection. It helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body so your immune system can work better. This lowers your chance of getting HIV complications (such as new infections, cancer) and improves your quality of life. Zidovudine belongs to a class of drugs known as nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors-NRTIs. Zidovudine is used in pregnant women to prevent passing the HIV virus to the unborn baby. This medication is also used in newborns born to mothers infected with HIV to prevent infection in the newborns. Zidovudine is not a cure for HIV infection. To decrease your risk of spreading HIV disease to others, do all of the following: (1) continue to take all HIV medications exactly as prescribed by your doctor, (2) always use an effective barrier method (latex or polyurethane condoms/dental dams) during all sexual activity, and (3) do not share personal items (such as needles/syringes, toothbrushes, and razors) that may have contacted blood or other body fluids. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Yichang Hec Changjiang Pharmaceuical Co.,ltd.
Product Type
Bulk Ingredient
Marketing Category
BULK INGREDIENT - A category specifying that a product is marketed as a bulk ingredient.
Start Marketing Date
01-27-2011
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 49587-101-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 25 kg in 1 drum of Zidovudine (UNFINISHED drug), a bulk ingredient labeled by Yichang Hec Changjiang Pharmaceuical Co.,ltd.. This powder is formulated for use and contains zidovudine 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 Yichang Hec Changjiang Pharmaceuical Co.,ltd. on January 27, 2011. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This drug is used with other HIV medications to help control HIV infection. It helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body so your immune system can work better. This lowers your chance of getting HIV complications (such as new infections, cancer) and improves your quality of life. Zidovudine belongs to a class of drugs known as nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors-NRTIs. Zidovudine is used in pregnant women to prevent passing the HIV virus to the unborn baby. This medication is also used in newborns born to mothers infected with HIV to prevent infection in the newborns. Zidovudine is not a cure for HIV infection. To decrease your risk of spreading HIV disease to others, do all of the following: (1) continue to take all HIV medications exactly as prescribed by your doctor, (2) always use an effective barrier method (latex or polyurethane condoms/dental dams) during all sexual activity, and (3) do not share personal items (such as needles/syringes, toothbrushes, and razors) that may have contacted blood or other body fluids. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

How is this Yichang Hec Changjiang Pharmaceuical Co.,ltd. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 49587010101. 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)
49587-101-01
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
49587-0101-01

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