Migergot
NDC Package 60809-166-12

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

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

Migergot is this combination medication is used to treat or prevent a certain type of headache (vascular headaches such as migraine headaches and cluster headaches). Marketed by Horizon Pharma Inc., this product is identified by NDC 60809-166 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA086557.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
60809-166-12
Package Description
12 SUPPOSITORY in 1 CARTON
Product Code
60809-166
11-Digit Billing Format
60809016612
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
12 EA

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Migergot
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
This combination medication is used to treat or prevent a certain type of headache (vascular headaches such as migraine headaches and cluster headaches). Ergotamine helps narrow widened blood vessels in the head, which reduces the throbbing effects of vascular headaches. Caffeine increases the effects of ergotamine by also narrowing the widened blood vessels in the head. The suppository form is used when medications cannot be taken by mouth (for example, due to nausea and vomiting).

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Horizon Pharma Inc.
FDA Application #
ANDA086557
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
10-01-2014
End Marketing Date
11-30-2017
Listing Expiration
11-30-2017
Exclude Flag
D
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 60809-166-12 identifies a specific commercial package of 12 suppository in 1 carton of Migergot, labeled by Horizon Pharma Inc.. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 12 billable units per package. 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 Horizon Pharma Inc. on October 01, 2014. The current certification is valid through November 30, 2017.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This combination medication is used to treat or prevent a certain type of headache (vascular headaches such as migraine headaches and cluster headaches). Ergotamine helps narrow widened blood vessels in the head, which reduces the throbbing effects of vascular headaches. Caffeine increases the effects of ergotamine by also narrowing the widened blood vessels in the head. The suppository form is used when medications cannot be taken by mouth (for example, due to nausea and vomiting).

How is this Horizon Pharma Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 60809016612. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 12 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)
60809-166-12
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
60809-0166-12

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