Kadian
NDC Package 52544-032-60

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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.

Kadian is a medication used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). Marketed by Actavis Pharma, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 52544-032 and is authorized under FDA application NDA020616.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
52544-032-60
Package Description
60 CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
52544-032
11-Digit Billing Format
52544003260
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
60 EA

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Kadian
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). Morphine 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. The higher strengths of this drug (100 milligrams per capsule and higher) should be used only if you have been regularly taking moderate to large amounts of an opioid pain medication. These strengths may cause overdose (even death) if taken by a person who has not been regularly taking opioids. Do not use the sustained-action form of morphine to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional ("as needed") use.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Actavis Pharma, Inc.
FDA Application #
NDA020616
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
04-07-2009
End Marketing Date
02-29-2020
Listing Expiration
02-29-2020
Exclude Flag
D
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 52544-032-60 identifies a specific commercial package of 60 capsule, extended release in 1 bottle of Kadian, labeled by Actavis Pharma, 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 Actavis Pharma, Inc. on April 07, 2009. The current certification is valid through February 29, 2020.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). Morphine 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. The higher strengths of this drug (100 milligrams per capsule and higher) should be used only if you have been regularly taking moderate to large amounts of an opioid pain medication. These strengths may cause overdose (even death) if taken by a person who has not been regularly taking opioids. Do not use the sustained-action form of morphine to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional ("as needed") use.

How is this Actavis Pharma, Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 52544003260. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 60 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)
52544-032-60
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
52544-0032-60

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