NDC Package 54236-040-01 Melatonin

Powder - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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.

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NDC Package Code:
54236-040-01
Package Description:
20 kg in 1 DRUM
Product Code:
Non-Proprietary Name:
Melatonin
Substance Name:
Melatonin
Usage Information:
Melatonin has been used for short-term treatment of trouble sleeping (insomnia) due to sleep cycle disorders and time changes ("jet lag"). This product may help you fall asleep faster and decrease the number of times you awaken during the night. It may also help you sleep for a longer time. Melatonin is a substance that your body normally makes. It is thought to help your body's regular daily cycle, hormone production, and sleep patterns. Some herbal/diet supplement products have been found to contain possibly harmful impurities/additives. Check with your pharmacist for more details regarding the particular brand you use. The FDA has not reviewed this product for safety or effectiveness. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
54236004001
Product Type:
Bulk Ingredient
Labeler Name:
Flamma S.p.a.
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):
Sample Package:
N/A
Marketing Category:
BULK INGREDIENT - A category specifying that a product is marketed as a bulk ingredient.
Start Marketing Date:
05-17-2013
Listing Expiration Date:
12-31-2024
Exclude Flag:
N
Unfinished Product:
Yes
Code Structure:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 54236-040-01?

The NDC Packaged Code 54236-040-01 is assigned to an UNFINISHED drug package of 20 kg in 1 drum of Melatonin, a bulk ingredient labeled by Flamma S.p.a.. The product's dosage form is powder and is administered via form.

Is NDC 54236-040 included in the NDC Directory?

Yes, Melatonin is an UNFINISHED PRODUCT with code 54236-040 that is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Flamma S.p.a. on May 17, 2013 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2024 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 54236-040-01?

The 11-digit format is 54236004001. The 11-digit billing format might be required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other payers in billing claim forms.

This package code is originally configured in a 5-3-2 segment 10-digit format and by adding a zero within the original NDC package code we can obtain the converted 11-digit format in a 5-4-2 segment configuration. The table below shows the 11-digit code conversion:

10-Digit Format10-Digit Original Code11-Digit Format11-Digit Code
5-3-254236-040-015-4-254236-0040-01