Novarel Kit
NDC 55566-1502
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Product Information
Novarel (gonadotrophin, chorionic) is a BLA-approved product labeled by Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.. This medication is a hormone used in boys (before puberty) to cause the normal dropping of the testicles into the scrotum. It is supplied as a kit. This product entry covers the primary NDC 55566-1502 and its associated package configuration. This profile includes active and inactive ingredient UNII references and FDA labeling data.
Primary Identification
NDC Product Code:
55566-1502
Proprietary Name:
Novarel
Non-Proprietary Name: [1]
Gonadotrophin, Chorionic
NDC Directory Status:
Human Prescription Drug
Product Type: [3]
ACTIVE PRODUCT INCLUDED in the NDC Directory
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Clinical Specifications
Dosage Form:
Kit
- A packaged collection of related material.
Labeler & Regulatory Data
Labeler Name: [5]
Labeler Code:
55566
Product Label ID:
HCPCS Code:
J0725
- INJECTION, CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN, PER 1,000 USP UNITS
FDA Application Number: [6]
BLA017016
Marketing Category: [8]
BLA - A product marketed under an approved Biologic License Application.
Marketing Timeline
Start Marketing Date: [9]
08-30-2017
Listing Expiration Date: [11]
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag: [12]
N
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Product Details
What is NDC 55566-1502?
The NDC code 55566-1502 is assigned by the FDA to the product Novarel. It is commonly known by its generic name, gonadotrophin, chorionic. This pharmaceutical product is labeled by Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. and is currently categorized as listed product. The medication is a kit. In terms of distribution, this product is available in a single package configuration. The associated package NDC(s) include: 55566-1502-1. Beyond standard identification, this entry provides technical data including pharmacologic classes, UNII ingredient references, and RxNorm cross-referencing for healthcare systems.
What are the uses of this product?
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.
Which are the associated UNII Codes?
The UNII codes for the active ingredients in this product are:
- GONADOTROPHIN, CHORIONIC (UNII: 20ED16GHEB)
- GONADOTROPHIN, CHORIONIC (UNII: 20ED16GHEB) (Active Moiety)
Which are the Inactive Ingredients associated UNII Codes?
The inactive ingredients are all the component of a medicinal product OTHER than the active ingredient(s). The acronym "UNII" stands for “Unique Ingredient Identifier” and is used to identify each inactive ingredient present in a product. The UNII codes for the inactive ingredients in this product are:
- MANNITOL (UNII: 3OWL53L36A)
- SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC (UNII: GR686LBA74)
- SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC (UNII: 3980JIH2SW)
- WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)
What is the NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this product?
RxNorm is a normalized naming system for generic and branded drugs that assigns unique concept identifier(s) known as RxCUIs to NDC products.The NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this produdct indicates multiple concept unique identifiers (RXCUIs) are associated with this product:
- 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
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Product & Regulatory Definitions
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.
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.
What is the Labeler Name? Name of Company corresponding to the labeler code segment of the Product NDC.
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.
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.
What is the Start Marketing Date? This is the date that the labeler indicates was the start of its marketing of the drug product.
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.
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, or because the listing certification is expired, or because the listing data was inactivated by FDA, or because it was discontinued by the labeler. Possible values in this field are: "D", "E", "I", "N", "U".
