NDC 55566-1501-1 Novarel
Gonadotrophin, Chorionic Kit

Table of Contents

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

Package Information

The table below has 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 What is the Proprietary Name?
The proprietary name also known as the trade name is the name of the product chosen by the medication labeler for marketing purposes.		 Novarel
Non-Proprietary Name What is the Non-Proprietary Name?
The non-proprietary name is sometimes called the generic name. The generic name usually includes the active ingredient(s) of the product.		 Gonadotrophin, Chorionic
Usage Information Product Usage Information
The drug use information is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of a health care professional. Always ask a health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.		 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 NDC Format for Billing
For insurance billing purposes the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) created an 11 digit NDC derivative identifier. If the NDC Package code is less than 11 digits the code must be padded with leading zeros. The leading zeros must be added to the appropriate segment to create a 5-4-2 configuration.		 55566150101
Billing Unit EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NADAC Wholesale Price per Unit National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC)
The National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) wholesale price per unit for NDC 55566-1501-1 is $234.69000 and is up-to-date as of 05-18-2016. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of billable units per package. The estimated wholesale price for the this package based on the lastest NADAC pricing survey is $		 $234.69000
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 What kind of product is this?
    Indicates the type of product, such as Human Prescription Drug or Human Over the Counter Drug. This data element matches the “Document Type” field of the Structured Product Listing.    		 Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Dosage Form Kit - A packaged collection of related material.
    Sample Package Sample Package?
    This field Indicates whether this package is a sample packaging or not.    		 No
    Marketing Category What is the Marketing Category?
    Product types are broken down into several potential Marketing Categories, such as NDA/ANDA/BLA, OTC Monograph, or Unapproved Drug. One and only one Marketing Category may be chosen for a product, not all marketing categories are available to all product types. Currently, only final marketed product categories are included. The complete list of codes and translations can be found at www.fda.gov/edrls under Structured Product Labeling Resources.    		 BLA - A product marketed under an approved Biologic License Application.
    FDA Application Number What is the FDA Application Number?
    This corresponds to the NDA, ANDA, or BLA number reported by the labeler for products which have the corresponding Marketing Category designated. If the designated Marketing Category is OTC Monograph Final or OTC Monograph Not Final, then the Application number will be the CFR citation corresponding to the appropriate Monograph (e.g. “part 341”). For unapproved drugs, this field will be null.    		 BLA017016
    Start Marketing Date What is the Start Marketing Date?
    This is the date that the labeler indicates was the start of its marketing of the drug product.    		 01-15-1974
    Listing Expiration Date What is the Listing Expiration Date?
    This is the date when the listing record will expire if not updated or certified by the product labeler.    		 12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag What is the NDC Exclude Flag?
    This field indicates whether the product has been removed/excluded from the NDC Directory for failure to respond to FDA"s requests for correction to deficient or non-compliant submissions ("Y"), or because the listing certification is expired ("E"), or because the listing data was inactivated by FDA ("I"). Values = "Y", "N", "E", or "I".     		N
    NDC Code Structure

    The NDC Directory contains ONLY information on final marketed drugs submitted to FDA electronically by labelers. A labeler might be a manufacturer, re-packager or re-labeler. The product information included in the NDC directory does not indicate that FDA has verified the information provided by the product labeler. Assigned NDC numbers are not in any way an indication of FDA approval of the product.

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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 55566-1501-1 HCPCS crosswalk information with package details and bill units information.

    NDC Billing CodeHCPCS CodeHCPCS Code Desc.DosagePackage SizePackage QuantityBillable UnitsBillable Units / Pkg
    55566150101J0725Chorionic gonadotropin/1000u1000 UNITS111010

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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 Package Format10-Digit Original Package Code11-Digit Package Format11-Digit Conversion Package Code
    5-4-155566-1501-15-4-255566-1501-01