Endometrin Insert
NDC Package 55566-6500-3

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Other Packages
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Endometrin (progesterone) inserts is this medication contains a female hormone called progesterone. This formulation utilizes a insert delivery system. Marketed by Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc., this product is identified by NDC 55566-6500 and is authorized under FDA application NDA022057.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
55566-6500-3
Package Description
1 CARTON in 1 CARTON / 21 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (55566-6500-2) / 1 INSERT in 1 BLISTER PACK (55566-6500-1)
Product Code
55566-6500
11-Digit Billing Format
55566650003
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
1 EA
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Endometrin
Non-Proprietary Name
Progesterone
Substance Name
Progesterone
Dosage Form
Insert - A specially formulated and shaped non-encapsulated solid preparation intended to be placed into a non-rectal orifice of the body, where drug is released, generally for localized effects.
Administration Route
Vaginal - Administration into the vagina.
Active Ingredient(s)
PROGESTERONE 100 mg/1
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
This medication contains a female hormone called progesterone. Progesterone is needed to prepare the lining of the uterus so it can receive a fertilized egg. Progesterone and other hormones help you become and stay pregnant. This medication is used to increase the level of progesterone in women taking fertility treatments because these treatments tend to decrease progesterone levels.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
NDA022057
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
06-21-2007
Listing Expiration
12-31-2027
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (55566-6500). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

55566-6500-8
21 CARTON in 1 CARTON / 21 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (55566-6500-7) / 21 INSERT in 1 BLISTER PACK (55566-6500-4)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 55566-6500-3 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 carton in 1 carton / 21 blister pack in 1 carton (55566-6500-2) / 1 insert in 1 blister pack (55566-6500-1) of Endometrin, a human prescription drug labeled by Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.. This insert is formulated for vaginal use and contains progesterone as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

Yes, this product is active and verified within the NDC Directory. It was introduced to the market by Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. on June 21, 2007. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2027.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication contains a female hormone called progesterone. Progesterone is needed to prepare the lining of the uterus so it can receive a fertilized egg. Progesterone and other hormones help you become and stay pregnant. This medication is used to increase the level of progesterone in women taking fertility treatments because these treatments tend to decrease progesterone levels.

How is this Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 55566650003. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 1 total billable units per package. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.

11-Digit Code Conversion

Billing payers usually require a 5-4-2 segment configuration. Below is the conversion from the 10-digit package format to the 11-digit billing format:

10-Digit Format (5-4-1)
55566-6500-3
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
55566-6500-03

Note: The zero is added to the Package segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.