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NDC Package 55566-1501-1 Novarel

Gonadotrophin,Chorionic Kit - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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    2. 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:
55566-1501-1
Package Description:
1 KIT in 1 CARTON * 1 INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION in 1 VIAL * 10 mL in 1 VIAL (55566-1700-0)
Product Code:
55566-1501
Proprietary Name:
Novarel
Non-Proprietary Name:
Gonadotrophin, Chorionic
Usage Information:
This medication is a hormone used in boys (before puberty) to cause the normal dropping of the testicles into the scrotum. It is also used in certain boys to help with normal sexual development. It works by causing the testes to release male sex hormones (e.g., testosterone). This medication is also used in women to treat fertility problems. It is given after finishing another medication (menotropins) to cause the release of an egg (ovulation). It should not be used in women whose ovaries no longer make eggs properly (primary ovarian failure). This medication has not been shown to be effective for weight loss and should not be used for this purpose due to risk of serious side effects.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
55566150101
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 1865295 - Novarel 5000 UNT/ML Injectable Solution
  • RxCUI: 1865295 - chorionic gonadotropin 5000 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Novarel]
  • RxCUI: 310587 - chorionic gonadotropin 5000 UNT/ML Injectable Solution
  • RxCUI: 896854 - chorionic gonadotropin 10,000 UNT/ML Injectable Solution
  • RxCUI: 896854 - chorionic gonadotropin 10000 UNT/ML Injectable Solution
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Kit - A packaged collection of related material.
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    BLA017016
    Marketing Category:
    BLA - A product marketed under an approved Biologic License Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    01-15-1974
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 55566-1501-1?

    The NDC Packaged Code 55566-1501-1 is assigned to a package of 1 kit in 1 carton * 1 injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution in 1 vial * 10 ml in 1 vial (55566-1700-0) of Novarel, a human prescription drug labeled by Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.. The product's dosage form is kit and is administered via form.

    Is NDC 55566-1501 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Novarel with product code 55566-1501 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. on January 15, 1974 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 55566-1501-1?

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

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 55566-1501-1?

    The 11-digit format is 55566150101. 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
    5-4-155566-1501-15-4-255566-1501-01