Differin
NDC Package 54868-5271-0

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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 inactivated by the FDA.

Differin is a medication used to treat acne. Marketed by Physicians Total Care, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 54868-5271 and is authorized under FDA application NDA020748.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
54868-5271-0
Package Description
1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 45 g in 1 TUBE
Product Code
54868-5271
11-Digit Billing Format
54868527100
Billing Unit
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
Units Per Package
45 GM
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Differin
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
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
FDA Application #
NDA020748
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
04-19-2005
Listing Expiration
12-31-2017
Exclude Flag
I
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 54868-5271-0 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 tube in 1 carton / 45 g in 1 tube of Differin, labeled by Physicians Total Care, Inc.. This product is billed per "GM" gram and contains an estimated amount of 45 billable units per package. 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 Physicians Total Care, Inc. on April 19, 2005. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2017.

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 Physicians Total Care, Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 54868527100. 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)
54868-5271-0
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
54868-5271-00

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