Lice Killing
NDC Package 59779-866-34

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

Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was discontinued by the firm.

Lice Killing is a medication used to treat head lice, tiny insects that infest and irritate your scalp. Marketed by Cvs Pharmacy, this product is identified by NDC 59779-866 and is authorized under FDA application part358G.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
59779-866-34
Package Description
1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 236 mL in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
59779-866
11-Digit Billing Format
59779086634
Billing Unit
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Lice Killing
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
This medication is used to treat head lice, tiny insects that infest and irritate your scalp. Permethrin is also used to help avoid infestation in people who have close contact with someone who has head lice. It belongs to a class of drugs known as pyrethrins. Permethrin works by paralyzing and killing lice and their eggs (nits).

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Cvs Pharmacy
FDA Application #
part358G
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH FINAL - A product marketed pursuant to a final Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drug Monograph.
Start Marketing Date
07-13-2007
End Marketing Date
01-09-2015
Listing Expiration
01-09-2015
Exclude Flag
D
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 (59779-866). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

59779-866-26
118 mL in 1 BOTTLE
59779-866-30
1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 177 mL in 1 BOTTLE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 59779-866-34 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 bottle in 1 carton / 236 ml in 1 bottle of Lice Killing, labeled by Cvs Pharmacy. This is formulated for use and contains as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

This product code is currently listed as inactive or excluded from the primary directory. It was introduced to the market by Cvs Pharmacy on July 13, 2007. The current certification is valid through January 09, 2015.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used to treat head lice, tiny insects that infest and irritate your scalp. Permethrin is also used to help avoid infestation in people who have close contact with someone who has head lice. It belongs to a class of drugs known as pyrethrins. Permethrin works by paralyzing and killing lice and their eggs (nits).

How is this Cvs Pharmacy product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 59779086634. Quantities are measured in per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.. 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)
59779-866-34
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
59779-0866-34

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