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NDC Package 50242-121-01 Esbriet

Pirfenidone Capsule Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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Package Information

Find all the important details about this NDC Package code, including the 11-Digit NDC Billing number, billing units, wholesale price, RxNorm crosswalk, active ingredients, pharmacologic clasess, etc.

NDC Package Code:
50242-121-01
Package Description:
1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON / 270 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code:
50242-121
Proprietary Name:
Esbriet
Non-Proprietary Name:
Pirfenidone
Substance Name:
Pirfenidone
Usage Information:
Pirfenidone is used to treat a certain lung disease called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). This disease causes the lungs to get scarred and become stiff, making it hard to breathe. Pirfenidone may help slow down the worsening of your IPF.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
50242012101
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: 1592279 - pirfenidone 267 MG Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 1592285 - Esbriet 267 MG Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 1592285 - pirfenidone 267 MG Oral Capsule [Esbriet]
  • RxCUI: 1868014 - pirfenidone 267 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 1868016 - Esbriet 267 MG Oral Tablet
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Genentech, Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Capsule - A solid oral dosage form consisting of a shell and a filling. The shell is composed of a single sealed enclosure, or two halves that fit together and which are sometimes sealed with a band. Capsule shells may be made from gelatin, starch, or cellulose, or other suitable materials, may be soft or hard, and are filled with solid or liquid ingredients that can be poured or squeezed.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • PIRFENIDONE 267 mg/1
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Pyridone - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Pyridones - [CS]
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    NDA022535
    Marketing Category:
    NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    10-15-2014
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 50242-121-01?

    The NDC Packaged Code 50242-121-01 is assigned to a package of 1 bottle, plastic in 1 carton / 270 capsule in 1 bottle, plastic of Esbriet, a human prescription drug labeled by Genentech, Inc.. The product's dosage form is capsule and is administered via oral form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 1 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 50242-121 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Esbriet with product code 50242-121 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Genentech, Inc. on October 15, 2014 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 50242-121-01?

    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 50242-121-01?

    The 11-digit format is 50242012101. 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
    5-3-250242-121-015-4-250242-0121-01