Menostar Patch
NDC Package 50419-455-04

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

Package Information

Menostar (estradiol) patches is a medication a female hormone (estrogen). This formulation utilizes a patch delivery system. Marketed by Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc., this product is identified by NDC 50419-455 and is authorized under FDA application NDA020375.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
50419-455-04
Package Description
4 PATCH in 1 CARTON / 7 d in 1 PATCH
Product Code
50419-455
11-Digit Billing Format
50419045504
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
1 EA
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Menostar
Non-Proprietary Name
Estradiol
Substance Name
Estradiol
Dosage Form
Patch - A drug delivery system that often contains an adhesive backing that is usually applied to an external site on the body. Its ingredients either passively diffuse from, or are actively transported from, some portion of the patch. Depending upon the patch, the ingredients are either delivered to the outer surface of the body or into the body. A patch is sometimes synonymous with the terms ‘extended release film’ and ‘system’.
Administration Route
Transdermal - Administration through the dermal layer of the skin to the systemic circulation by diffusion.
Active Ingredient(s)
ESTRADIOL 14 ug/d
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
This medication is a female hormone (estrogen). It is used by women after menopause to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). However, there are other medications (such as raloxifene, bisphosphonates including alendronate) that are also effective in preventing bone loss and may be safer. These medications should be considered for use before estrogen treatment.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
NDA020375
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
06-08-2004
Listing Expiration
12-31-2027
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 50419-455-04 identifies a specific commercial package of 4 patch in 1 carton / 7 d in 1 patch of Menostar, a human prescription drug labeled by Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.. This patch is formulated for transdermal use and contains estradiol 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 Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. on June 08, 2004. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2027.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is a female hormone (estrogen). It is used by women after menopause to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). However, there are other medications (such as raloxifene, bisphosphonates including alendronate) that are also effective in preventing bone loss and may be safer. These medications should be considered for use before estrogen treatment.

How is this Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 50419045504. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 1 total billable units per package. 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)
50419-455-04
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
50419-0455-04

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