NDC Package 61703-324-18 Pamidronate Disodium

Injection, Solution Intravenous - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
61703-324-18
Package Description:
1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON / 10 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Pamidronate Disodium
Non-Proprietary Name:
Pamidronate Disodium
Substance Name:
Pamidronate Disodium
Usage Information:
Pamidronate is used to treat high blood calcium levels and certain bone problems (bone metastases/lesions) that may occur with some types of cancer. It is also used to treat a certain type of bone disease (Paget's disease) that causes abnormal and weak bones. Pamidronate belongs to a class of drugs known as bisphosphonates. It works by slowing the release of calcium from bones to lower blood calcium levels, reducing the risk of broken bones (fractures) and reducing bone pain.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
61703032418
Billing Unit:
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 1737449 - pamidronate disodium 30 MG in 10 ML Injection
  • RxCUI: 1737449 - 10 ML pamidronate disodium 3 MG/ML Injection
  • RxCUI: 1737449 - pamidronate disodium 30 MG per 10 ML Injection
  • RxCUI: 1737451 - pamidronate disodium 60 MG in 10 ML Injection
  • RxCUI: 1737451 - 10 ML pamidronate disodium 6 MG/ML Injection
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Hospira, Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Injection, Solution - A liquid preparation containing one or more drug substances dissolved in a suitable solvent or mixture of mutually miscible solvents that is suitable for injection.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Intravenous - Administration within or into a vein or veins.
  • Active Ingredient(s):
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA075841
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    10-01-2005
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    NDC HCPCS Crosswalk

    This crosswalk is intended to help the public understand which drug products (identified by NDCs) are assigned to which HCPCS billing codes.

    NDC 61703-324-18 HCPCS crosswalk information with package details and bill units information.

    NDC Billing CodeHCPCS CodeHCPCS Code Desc.DosagePackage SizePackage QuantityBillable UnitsBillable Units / Pkg
    61703032418J2430Pamidronate disodium /30 mg30 MG10111

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 61703-324-18?

    The NDC Packaged Code 61703-324-18 is assigned to a package of 1 vial, single-dose in 1 carton / 10 ml in 1 vial, single-dose of Pamidronate Disodium, a human prescription drug labeled by Hospira, Inc.. The product's dosage form is injection, solution and is administered via intravenous form.

    Is NDC 61703-324 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Pamidronate Disodium with product code 61703-324 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Hospira, Inc. on October 01, 2005 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2024 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 61703-324-18?

    The contents of this package are billed per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 61703-324-18?

    The 11-digit format is 61703032418. The 11-digit billing format might be required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other payers in billing claim forms.

    This package code is originally configured in a 5-3-2 segment 10-digit format and by adding a zero within the original NDC package code we can obtain the converted 11-digit format in a 5-4-2 segment configuration. The table below shows the 11-digit code conversion:

    10-Digit Format10-Digit Original Code11-Digit Format11-Digit Code
    5-3-261703-324-185-4-261703-0324-18