Fentanyl Citrate Powder
NDC Package 51927-0042-0

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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.

Fentanyl Citrate powders is a medication used to help relieve sudden (breakthrough) pain in people who are already taking opioid medication around-the-clock for cancer pain. This formulation utilizes a powder delivery system. Marketed by Professional Compounding Centers Of America Dba Pcca, this product is identified by NDC 51927-0042.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
51927-0042-0
Package Description
1 kg in 1 CONTAINER
Product Code
51927-0042
11-Digit Billing Format
51927004200

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Fentanyl Citrate
Non-Proprietary Name
Fentanyl Citrate
Substance Name
Fentanyl Citrate
Dosage Form
Powder - An intimate mixture of dry, finely divided drugs and/or chemicals that may be intended for internal or external use.
Active Ingredient(s)
FENTANYL CITRATE 1 kg/kg
Usage Information
This medication is used to help relieve sudden (breakthrough) pain in people who are already taking opioid medication around-the-clock for cancer pain. Fentanyl belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. This medication should not be used to relieve mild or short-term pain (such as due to headache/migraine, dental procedures, surgery).
DEA Schedule
Schedule II (CII) Substances

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Professional Compounding Centers Of America Dba Pcca
Product Type
Bulk Ingredient
Marketing Category
BULK INGREDIENT FOR HUMAN PRESCRIPTION COMPOUNDING - A category specifying that a bulk product is intended for use on humans and requires a prescription.
Start Marketing Date
07-19-2002
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Unfinished Product
Yes
Sample Package
N/A

Hierarchy Structure

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 51927-0042-0 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 kg in 1 container of Fentanyl Citrate (UNFINISHED drug), a bulk ingredient labeled by Professional Compounding Centers Of America Dba Pcca. This powder is formulated for use and contains fentanyl citrate 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 Professional Compounding Centers Of America Dba Pcca on July 19, 2002. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used to help relieve sudden (breakthrough) pain in people who are already taking opioid medication around-the-clock for cancer pain. Fentanyl belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. This medication should not be used to relieve mild or short-term pain (such as due to headache/migraine, dental procedures, surgery).

How is this Professional Compounding Centers Of America Dba Pcca product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 51927004200. 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)
51927-0042-0
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
51927-0042-00

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