Letermovir Tablet, Film Coated
NDC Package 50473-0126-0

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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.

Letermovir tablets is a medication used to prevent disease caused by a virus called cytomegalovirus (CMV) in people who have received a bone marrow transplant. This formulation utilizes a tablet, film coated delivery system. Marketed by Msd International Gmbh, this product is identified by NDC 50473-0126.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
50473-0126-0
Package Description
1 BAG in 1 DRUM / 16200 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BAG
Product Code
50473-0126
11-Digit Billing Format
50473012600

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Letermovir
Non-Proprietary Name
Letermovir
Substance Name
Letermovir
Dosage Form
Tablet, Film Coated - A solid dosage form that contains medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents and is coated with a thin layer of a water-insoluble or water-soluble polymer.
Active Ingredient(s)
LETERMOVIR 240 mg/1
Usage Information
This medication is used to prevent disease caused by a virus called cytomegalovirus (CMV) in people who have received a bone marrow transplant. CMV disease can lead to serious infections in the body, including an infection in the eye, called CMV retinitis, that can cause blindness. Letermovir is an anti-viral drug. It works by stopping the growth of the virus.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Msd International Gmbh
Product Type
Drug For Further Processing
Marketing Category
DRUG FOR FURTHER PROCESSING - A drug (other than the bulk ingredient API) that is in an interim stage of manufacture, processing, preparation, or packaging, and not ready for human or animal use.
Start Marketing Date
11-08-2017
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 50473-0126-0 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 bag in 1 drum / 16200 tablet, film coated in 1 bag of Letermovir (UNFINISHED drug), drug for further processing labeled by Msd International Gmbh. This tablet, film coated is formulated for use and contains letermovir 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 Msd International Gmbh on November 08, 2017. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used to prevent disease caused by a virus called cytomegalovirus (CMV) in people who have received a bone marrow transplant. CMV disease can lead to serious infections in the body, including an infection in the eye, called CMV retinitis, that can cause blindness. Letermovir is an anti-viral drug. It works by stopping the growth of the virus.

How is this Msd International Gmbh product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 50473012600. 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)
50473-0126-0
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
50473-0126-00

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