Etelcalcetide Powder
NDC Package 55463-0030-2

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Etelcalcetide powders is a medication used to treat increased amounts of a certain hormone (parathyroid) in people with long-term kidney disease who are on dialysis. This formulation utilizes a powder delivery system. Marketed by Bachem Ag, this product is identified by NDC 55463-0030.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
55463-0030-2
Package Description
800 g in 1 BAG
Product Code
55463-0030
11-Digit Billing Format
55463003002

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Etelcalcetide
Non-Proprietary Name
Etelcalcetide
Substance Name
Etelcalcetide Hydrochloride
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)
ETELCALCETIDE HYDROCHLORIDE 1 g/g
Usage Information
This medication is used to treat increased amounts of a certain hormone (parathyroid) in people with long-term kidney disease who are on dialysis. Dialysis treatment usually causes higher than normal amounts of certain substances (such as parathyroid hormone, calcium, phosphorus) in your body. This medication works by decreasing how much parathyroid hormone your body makes. This effect helps lower calcium and phosphorus levels in your blood. Having the right amounts of parathyroid hormone, calcium, and phosphorus in your body can help prevent bone problems.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Bachem Ag
Product Type
Bulk Ingredient
Marketing Category
BULK INGREDIENT - A category specifying that a product is marketed as a bulk ingredient.
Start Marketing Date
08-24-2016
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Unfinished Product
Yes
Sample Package
N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 55463-0030-2 identifies a specific commercial package of 800 g in 1 bag of Etelcalcetide (UNFINISHED drug), a bulk ingredient labeled by Bachem Ag. This powder is formulated for use and contains etelcalcetide hydrochloride as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

Yes, this product is active and verified within the NDC Directory. It was introduced to the market by Bachem Ag on August 24, 2016. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used to treat increased amounts of a certain hormone (parathyroid) in people with long-term kidney disease who are on dialysis. Dialysis treatment usually causes higher than normal amounts of certain substances (such as parathyroid hormone, calcium, phosphorus) in your body. This medication works by decreasing how much parathyroid hormone your body makes. This effect helps lower calcium and phosphorus levels in your blood. Having the right amounts of parathyroid hormone, calcium, and phosphorus in your body can help prevent bone problems.

How is this Bachem Ag product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 55463003002. 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)
55463-0030-2
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
55463-0030-02

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