NDC Package 55500-0002-1 Bacitracin

Powder - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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.

Find all the important details about this NDC Package code, including the 11-Digit NDC Billing number, billing units, wholesale price, RxNorm crosswalk, active ingredients, pharmacologic clasess, etc.

NDC Package Code:
55500-0002-1
Package Description:
20 kg in 1 DRUM
Product Code:
Non-Proprietary Name:
Bacitracin
Substance Name:
Bacitracin
Usage Information:
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial eye infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
55500000201
Product Type:
Bulk Ingredient
Labeler Name:
North China Pharmaceutical Huasheng Co. Ltd.
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):
Sample Package:
N/A
Marketing Category:
BULK INGREDIENT - A category specifying that a product is marketed as a bulk ingredient.
Start Marketing Date:
03-06-2017
Listing Expiration Date:
12-31-2024
Exclude Flag:
N
Unfinished Product:
Yes
Code Structure:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 55500-0002-1?

The NDC Packaged Code 55500-0002-1 is assigned to an UNFINISHED drug package of 20 kg in 1 drum of Bacitracin, a bulk ingredient labeled by North China Pharmaceutical Huasheng Co. Ltd.. The product's dosage form is powder and is administered via form.

Is NDC 55500-0002 included in the NDC Directory?

Yes, Bacitracin is an UNFINISHED PRODUCT with code 55500-0002 that is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by North China Pharmaceutical Huasheng Co. Ltd. on March 06, 2017 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2024 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 55500-0002-1?

The 11-digit format is 55500000201. 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 Format10-Digit Original Code11-Digit Format11-Digit Code
5-4-155500-0002-15-4-255500-0002-01