Hand Sanitizer Gel
NDC Package 59779-059-16

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

Package Information

Hand Sanitizer (alcohol) gel is wet hands thoroghly with product and allow to dry without wipingfor children under 6, use only under adult supervisionnot recommended for infants. This formulation utilizes a gel delivery system. Marketed by Cvs Pharmacy, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 59779-059 and is authorized under FDA application 505G(a)(3).

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
59779-059-16
Package Description
59 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code
59779-059
11-Digit Billing Format
59779005916
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Hand Sanitizer
Non-Proprietary Name
Alcohol
Substance Name
Alcohol
Dosage Form
Gel - A semisolid3 dosage form that contains a gelling agent to provide stiffness to a solution or a colloidal dispersion.4 A gel may contain suspended particles.
Administration Route
Topical - Administration to a particular spot on the outer surface of the body. The E2B term TRANSMAMMARY is a subset of the term TOPICAL.
Active Ingredient(s)
ALCOHOL 70 mL/100mL
Usage Information
Wet hands thoroghly with product and allow to dry without wipingfor children under 6, use only under adult supervisionnot recommended for infants

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Cvs Pharmacy, Inc.
Product Type
Human Otc Drug
FDA Application #
505G(a)(3)
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
Start Marketing Date
03-13-2013
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 (59779-059). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

59779-059-26
118 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
59779-059-34
236 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP
59779-059-45
946 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 59779-059-16 identifies a specific commercial package of 59 ml in 1 bottle, plastic of Hand Sanitizer, a human over the counter drug labeled by Cvs Pharmacy, Inc.. This gel is formulated for topical use and contains alcohol 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 Cvs Pharmacy, Inc. on March 13, 2013. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2027.

How is this Cvs Pharmacy, Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 59779005916. 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)
59779-059-16
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
59779-0059-16

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