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NDC Package 59057-007-00 Exemestane

Powder - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

This product is an UNFINISHED DRUG part of the official NDC directory. Unfinished drugs include products like active ingredients some of which are used in bulk for further processing or compounding. The FDA requires a list of these drugs manufactured in a U.S. commercial distribution facility.

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:
59057-007-00
Package Description:
20 kg in 1 BOX
Product Code:
59057-007
Non-Proprietary Name:
Exemestane
Substance Name:
Exemestane
Usage Information:
This medication is used to treat certain types of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause. Exemestane is also used to help prevent the cancer from returning. Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone called estrogen. Exemestane decreases the amount of estrogen the body makes and helps to slow or reverse the growth of these breast cancers. Exemestane is usually not used in women of childbearing age.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
59057000700
Product Type:
Bulk Ingredient
Labeler Name:
Sterling Chemical Malta Ltd
Dosage Form:
Powder - An intimate mixture of dry, finely divided drugs and/or chemicals that may be intended for internal or external use.
Active Ingredient(s):
  • EXEMESTANE 1 kg/kg
    • Sample Package:
    N/A
    Marketing Category:
    BULK INGREDIENT FOR HUMAN PRESCRIPTION COMPOUNDING - A category specifying that a bulk product is intended for use on humans and requires a prescription.
    Start Marketing Date:
    02-27-2018
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Unfinished Product:
    Yes
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 59057-007-00?

    The NDC Packaged Code 59057-007-00 is assigned to an UNFINISHED drug package of 20 kg in 1 box of Exemestane, a bulk ingredient labeled by Sterling Chemical Malta Ltd. The product's dosage form is powder and is administered via form.

    Is NDC 59057-007 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Exemestane is an UNFINISHED PRODUCT with code 59057-007 that is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Sterling Chemical Malta Ltd on February 27, 2018 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 11-digit format for NDC 59057-007-00?

    The 11-digit format is 59057000700. 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
    5-3-259057-007-005-4-259057-0007-00