Menthol Crystal
NDC Package 59593-005-01

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Table of Contents
    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.

Menthol crystals is a bulk ingredient utilized for pharmaceutical compounding or manufacturing. This formulation utilizes a crystal delivery system. Marketed by Sharp Mint Limited, this product is identified by NDC 59593-005.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
59593-005-01
Package Description
25 kg in 1 CARTON
Product Code
59593-005
11-Digit Billing Format
59593000501

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Menthol
Non-Proprietary Name
Menthol
Substance Name
Menthol
Dosage Form
Crystal - A naturally produced angular solid of definite form in which the ultimate units from which it is built up are systematically arranged; they are usually evenly spaced on a regular space lattice.
Active Ingredient(s)
MENTHOL 1 kg/kg

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Sharp Mint Limited
Product Type
Bulk Ingredient
Marketing Category
BULK INGREDIENT - A category specifying that a product is marketed as a bulk ingredient.
Start Marketing Date
12-12-2019
Listing Expiration
12-31-2027
Exclude Flag
N
Unfinished Product
Yes
Sample Package
N/A

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 59593-005-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 25 kg in 1 carton of Menthol (UNFINISHED drug), a bulk ingredient labeled by Sharp Mint Limited. This crystal is formulated for use and contains menthol 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 Sharp Mint Limited on December 12, 2019. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2027.

How is this Sharp Mint Limited product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 59593000501. 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 (5-3-2)
59593-005-01
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
59593-0005-01

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