Sumatriptan Injection
NDC Package 50090-2497-0

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

Package Information

Sumatriptan injection is sumatriptan is used to treat migraines. This formulation utilizes a injection delivery system. Marketed by A-s Medication Solutions, this product is identified by NDC 50090-2497 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA200183.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
50090-2497-0
Package Description
5 VIAL in 1 CARTON / .5 mL in 1 VIAL
Product Code
50090-2497
11-Digit Billing Format
50090249700
Billing Unit
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Sumatriptan
Non-Proprietary Name
Sumatriptan
Substance Name
Sumatriptan Succinate
Dosage Form
Injection - A sterile preparation intended for parenteral use; five distinct classes of injections exist as defined by the USP.
Administration Route
Subcutaneous - Administration beneath the skin; hypodermic. Synonymous with the term SUBDERMAL.
Active Ingredient(s)
SUMATRIPTAN SUCCINATE 6 mg/.5mL
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines. It helps to relieve headache, pain, and other migraine symptoms (including nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound). Prompt treatment helps you return to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. Sumatriptan belongs to a class of drugs known as triptans. It affects a certain natural substance (serotonin) that causes narrowing of blood vessels in the brain. It may also relieve pain by affecting certain nerves in the brain. Sumatriptan does not prevent future migraines or lessen how often you get migraine attacks.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
A-s Medication Solutions
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
ANDA200183
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
09-16-2013
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 50090-2497-0 identifies a specific commercial package of 5 vial in 1 carton / .5 ml in 1 vial of Sumatriptan, a human prescription drug labeled by A-s Medication Solutions. This injection is formulated for subcutaneous use and contains sumatriptan succinate 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 A-s Medication Solutions on September 16, 2013. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines. It helps to relieve headache, pain, and other migraine symptoms (including nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound). Prompt treatment helps you return to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. Sumatriptan belongs to a class of drugs known as triptans. It affects a certain natural substance (serotonin) that causes narrowing of blood vessels in the brain. It may also relieve pain by affecting certain nerves in the brain. Sumatriptan does not prevent future migraines or lessen how often you get migraine attacks.

How is this A-s Medication Solutions product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 50090249700. Quantities are measured in per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.. 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)
50090-2497-0
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
50090-2497-00

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