Milrinone Lactate
NDC Package 55390-021-01

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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.

Milrinone Lactate is a medication used for the short-term treatment of heart failure. Marketed by Bedford Laboratories, this product is identified by NDC 55390-021 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA075660.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
55390-021-01
Package Description
1 VIAL in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE / 50 mL in 1 VIAL
Product Code
55390-021
11-Digit Billing Format
55390002101
Billing Unit
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Milrinone Lactate
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
This medication is used for the short-term treatment of heart failure. It works by making your heart beat stronger and by relaxing certain blood vessels so that the amount of blood that is pumped from the heart is increased. This effect may help with symptoms of heart failure (such as shortness of breath, tiredness).

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Bedford Laboratories
FDA Application #
ANDA075660
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
05-27-2002
End Marketing Date
05-31-2015
Listing Expiration
05-31-2015
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 55390-021-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 vial in 1 box, unit-dose / 50 ml in 1 vial of Milrinone Lactate, labeled by Bedford Laboratories. 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 Bedford Laboratories on May 27, 2002. The current certification is valid through May 31, 2015.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used for the short-term treatment of heart failure. It works by making your heart beat stronger and by relaxing certain blood vessels so that the amount of blood that is pumped from the heart is increased. This effect may help with symptoms of heart failure (such as shortness of breath, tiredness).

How is this Bedford Laboratories product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 55390002101. Quantities are measured in per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.. 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)
55390-021-01
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
55390-0021-01

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