Adapalene
NDC Package 51672-4155-6

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

Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was discontinued by the firm.

Adapalene is a medication used to treat acne. Marketed by Taro Pharmaceuticals U.s.a., Inc., this product is identified by NDC 51672-4155 and is authorized under FDA application NDA020380.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
51672-4155-6
Package Description
1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 45 g in 1 TUBE
Product Code
51672-4155
11-Digit Billing Format
51672415506
Billing Unit
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
Units Per Package
45 GM

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Adapalene
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
This medication is used to treat acne. It may decrease the number and severity of acne pimples and promote quick healing of pimples that do develop. Adapalene belongs to a class of medications called retinoids. It works by affecting the growth of cells and decreasing swelling and inflammation.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.s.a., Inc.
FDA Application #
NDA020380
Marketing Category
NDA AUTHORIZED GENERIC - A product marketed as a "generic" drug under an approved New Drug Application (NDA), rather than an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA),.
Start Marketing Date
05-31-1996
End Marketing Date
07-08-2019
Listing Expiration
07-08-2019
Exclude Flag
D
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 51672-4155-6 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 tube in 1 carton / 45 g in 1 tube of Adapalene, labeled by Taro Pharmaceuticals U.s.a., Inc.. 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 Taro Pharmaceuticals U.s.a., Inc. on May 31, 1996. The current certification is valid through July 08, 2019.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used to treat acne. It may decrease the number and severity of acne pimples and promote quick healing of pimples that do develop. Adapalene belongs to a class of medications called retinoids. It works by affecting the growth of cells and decreasing swelling and inflammation.

How is this Taro Pharmaceuticals U.s.a., Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 51672415506. Quantities are measured in per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight.. There are 45 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)
51672-4155-6
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
51672-4155-06

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