NDC Package 54868-5070-0 Glucagon

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This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was inactivated by the FDA.

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NDC Package Code:

54868-5070-0

Package Description:

1 KIT in 1 KIT * 1 mL in 1 SYRINGE * 1 mL in 1 VIAL

Product Code:

54868-5070

Proprietary Name:

Glucagon

Usage Information:

Severe hypoglycemia should be treated initially with intravenous glucose, if possible.If parenteral glucose can not be used, dissolve the lyophilized glucagon using the accompanying diluting solution and use immediately.For adults and for pediatric patients weighing more than 44 lb (20 kg), give 1 mg (1 unit) by subcutaneous, intramuscular, or intravenous injection.For pediatric patients weighing less than 44 lb (20 kg), give 0.5 mg (0.5 unit) or a dose equivalent to 20 to 30 μg/kg.2-6Discard any unused portion.An unconscious patient will usually awaken within 15 minutes following the glucagon injection. If the response is delayed, there is no contraindication to the administration of an additional dose of glucagon; however, in view of the deleterious effects of cerebral hypoglycemia emergency aid should be sought so that parenteral glucose can be given.After the patient responds, supplemental carbohydrate should be given to restore liver glycogen and to prevent secondary hypoglycemia.

11-Digit NDC Billing Format:

54868507000

Billing Unit:

EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

RxCUI: 310497 - glucagon (rDNA) 1 MG Injection

Labeler Name:

Physicians Total Care, Inc.

Sample Package:

Start Marketing Date:

05-24-2004

Listing Expiration Date:

12-31-2017

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

54868 - Physicians Total Care, Inc.
- 54868-5070 - Glucagon
  - 54868-5070-0 - 1 KIT in 1 KIT * 1 mL in 1 SYRINGE * 1 mL in 1 VIAL

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 54868-5070-0?

The NDC Packaged Code 54868-5070-0 is assigned to a package of 1 kit in 1 kit * 1 ml in 1 syringe * 1 ml in 1 vial of Glucagon, labeled by Physicians Total Care, Inc.. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.

Is NDC 54868-5070 included in the NDC Directory?

No, Glucagon with product code 54868-5070 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it's listing has been INACTIVATED by FDA. The product was first marketed by Physicians Total Care, Inc. on May 24, 2004 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2017 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 54868-5070-0?

The contents of this package are billed per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 54868-5070-0?

The 11-digit format is 54868507000. 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 5-4-1 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 Format	10-Digit Original Code	11-Digit Format	11-Digit Code
5-4-1	54868-5070-0	5-4-2	54868-5070-00

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