NDC Package 55390-825-01 Leucovorin Calcium

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This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was discontinued by the firm.

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NDC Package Code:

55390-825-01

Package Description:

1 VIAL in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE / 17.5 mL in 1 VIAL

Product Code:

55390-825

Proprietary Name:

Leucovorin Calcium

Usage Information:

This medication is used to treat or prevent serious blood cell disorders (such as thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, anemia) caused by certain drugs (folic acid antagonists such as methotrexate, trimethoprim, pyrimethamine). It may also be used with a certain cancer drug (5-fluorouracil) to treat patients with colon cancer. Leucovorin may also be used to treat a certain type of anemia (due to folic acid deficiency) when folic acid cannot be taken by mouth.

11-Digit NDC Billing Format:

55390082501

Billing Unit:

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

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

1 EA

Labeler Name:

Bedford Laboratories

Sample Package:

FDA Application Number:

ANDA040335

Marketing Category:

ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.

Start Marketing Date:

09-28-2001

End Marketing Date:

05-31-2013

Listing Expiration Date:

05-31-2013

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

55390 - Bedford Laboratories
- 55390-825 - Leucovorin Calcium
  - 55390-825-01 - 1 VIAL in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE / 17.5 mL in 1 VIAL

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 55390-825-01?

The NDC Packaged Code 55390-825-01 is assigned to a package of 1 vial in 1 box, unit-dose / 17.5 ml in 1 vial of Leucovorin Calcium, labeled by Bedford Laboratories. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 1 billable units per package.

Is NDC 55390-825 included in the NDC Directory?

No, Leucovorin Calcium with product code 55390-825 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it was discontinued by the manufacturer. The product was first marketed by Bedford Laboratories on September 28, 2001 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on May 31, 2013 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 55390-825-01?

The contents of this package are billed per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units. The calculated billable units for this package is 1.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 55390-825-01?

The 11-digit format is 55390082501. 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 Format	10-Digit Original Code	11-Digit Format	11-Digit Code
5-3-2	55390-825-01	5-4-2	55390-0825-01

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