Ondansetron
NDC Package 50436-0132-4

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Other Packages
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was inactivated by the FDA.

Ondansetron is prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy, including cisplatin ≥ 50 mg/m2.Prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy. Marketed by Unit Dose Services, this product is identified by NDC 50436-0132 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA077851.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
50436-0132-4
Package Description
10 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
50436-0132
11-Digit Billing Format
50436013204
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
10 EA
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Ondansetron
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy, including cisplatin ≥ 50 mg/m2.Prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy. Prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with radiotherapy in patients receiving either total body irradiation, single high-dose fraction to the abdomen, or daily fractions to the abdomen. Prevention of postoperative nausea and/or vomiting. As with other antiemetics, routine prophylaxis is not recommended for patients in whom there is little expectation that nausea and/or vomiting will occur postoperatively. In patients where nausea and/or vomiting must be avoided postoperatively, ondansetron tablets are recommended even where the incidence of postoperative nausea and/or vomiting is low.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Unit Dose Services
FDA Application #
ANDA077851
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
06-25-2007
Listing Expiration
12-31-2020
Exclude Flag
I
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (50436-0132). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

50436-0132-1
30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 50436-0132-4 identifies a specific commercial package of 10 tablet, film coated in 1 bottle of Ondansetron, labeled by Unit Dose Services. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 10 billable units per package. This is formulated for use and contains as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

This product code is currently listed as inactive or excluded from the primary directory. It was introduced to the market by Unit Dose Services on June 25, 2007. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2020.

How is this Unit Dose Services product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 50436013204. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 10 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 (5-4-1)
50436-0132-4
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
50436-0132-04

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