Butorphanol Powder
NDC Package 60592-917-01

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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.

Butorphanol powders is a medication used to treat moderate to severe pain, including pain from surgery, muscle pain, and migraine headaches. This formulation utilizes a powder delivery system. Marketed by Kalchem International Inc, this product is identified by NDC 60592-917.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
60592-917-01
Package Description
1000 g in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
60592-917
11-Digit Billing Format
60592091701
Billing Unit
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
Units Per Package
1000 GM

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Butorphanol
Non-Proprietary Name
Butorphanol
Substance Name
Butorphanol Tartrate
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)
BUTORPHANOL TARTRATE 1 g/g
Usage Information
This medication is used to treat moderate to severe pain, including pain from surgery, muscle pain, and migraine headaches. Butorphanol is an opioid pain reliever similar to morphine. It acts on certain centers in the brain to give you pain relief. Butorphanol can also block the effects of opioids and can cause withdrawal symptoms in people dependent on opioids. If possible, people who have recently used opioids in high doses or for a long time should not use butorphanol. (See also Side Effects section.)
DEA Schedule
Schedule IV (CIV) Substances

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Kalchem International Inc
Product Type
Bulk Ingredient
Marketing Category
BULK INGREDIENT - A category specifying that a product is marketed as a bulk ingredient.
Start Marketing Date
06-15-2022
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Unfinished Product
Yes
Sample Package
N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 60592-917-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 1000 g in 1 bottle of Butorphanol (UNFINISHED drug), a bulk ingredient labeled by Kalchem International Inc. This product is billed per "GM" gram and contains an estimated amount of 1000 billable units per package. This powder is formulated for use and contains butorphanol tartrate 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 Kalchem International Inc on June 15, 2022. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used to treat moderate to severe pain, including pain from surgery, muscle pain, and migraine headaches. Butorphanol is an opioid pain reliever similar to morphine. It acts on certain centers in the brain to give you pain relief. Butorphanol can also block the effects of opioids and can cause withdrawal symptoms in people dependent on opioids. If possible, people who have recently used opioids in high doses or for a long time should not use butorphanol. (See also Side Effects section.)

How is this Kalchem International Inc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 60592091701. Quantities are measured in per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight.. There are 1000 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 (5-3-2)
60592-917-01
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
60592-0917-01

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