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NDC Package 55513-956-01 Vectibix

Panitumumab Solution Intravenous - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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    1. Package Information
    2. NDC HCPCS Crosswalk
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

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:
55513-956-01
Package Description:
1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON / 20 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE
Product Code:
55513-956
Proprietary Name:
Vectibix
Non-Proprietary Name:
Panitumumab
Substance Name:
Panitumumab
Usage Information:
This medication is used to treat a certain type of cancer of the colon (large intestine) or rectum that has spread to other parts of the body. Panitumumab is a man-made protein (monoclonal antibody) that binds to a certain protein (epidermal growth factor receptor-EGFR). It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
55513095601
Billing Unit:
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 1657703 - panitumumab 100 MG in 5 ML Injection
  • RxCUI: 1657703 - 5 ML panitumumab 20 MG/ML Injection
  • RxCUI: 1657703 - panitumumab 100 MG per 5 ML Injection
  • RxCUI: 1657705 - Vectibix 100 MG in 5 ML Injection
  • RxCUI: 1657705 - 5 ML panitumumab 20 MG/ML Injection [Vectibix]
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Amgen Inc
    Dosage Form:
    Solution - A clear, homogeneous liquid1 dosage form that contains one or more chemical substances dissolved in a solvent or mixture of mutually miscible solvents.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Intravenous - Administration within or into a vein or veins.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • PANITUMUMAB 400 mg/20mL
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal - [CS]
  • Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Antagonist - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • HER1 Antagonists - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    BLA125147
    Marketing Category:
    BLA - A product marketed under an approved Biologic License Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    10-10-2006
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    NDC HCPCS Crosswalk

    This crosswalk is intended to help the public understand which drug products (identified by NDCs) are assigned to which HCPCS billing codes.

    NDC 55513-956-01 HCPCS crosswalk information with package details and bill units information.

    NDC Billing CodeHCPCS CodeHCPCS Code Desc.DosagePackage SizePackage QuantityBillable UnitsBillable Units / Pkg
    55513095601J9303Panitumumab injection10 MG2014040

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 55513-956-01?

    The NDC Packaged Code 55513-956-01 is assigned to a package of 1 vial, single-dose in 1 carton / 20 ml in 1 vial, single-dose of Vectibix, a human prescription drug labeled by Amgen Inc. The product's dosage form is solution and is administered via intravenous form.

    Is NDC 55513-956 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Vectibix with product code 55513-956 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Amgen Inc on October 10, 2006 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 NDC billing unit for package 55513-956-01?

    The contents of this package are billed per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 55513-956-01?

    The 11-digit format is 55513095601. 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 Format10-Digit Original Code11-Digit Format11-Digit Code
    5-3-255513-956-015-4-255513-0956-01