Anastrozole Powder
NDC Package 62157-077-01

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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.

Anastrozole powders is anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause. This formulation utilizes a powder delivery system. Marketed by Ax Pharmaceutical Corp, this product is identified by NDC 62157-077.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
62157-077-01
Package Description
25 g in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
62157-077
11-Digit Billing Format
62157007701

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Anastrozole
Non-Proprietary Name
Anastrozole
Substance Name
Anastrozole
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)
ANASTROZOLE 24.75 g/25g
Usage Information
Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause. Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone called estrogen. Anastrozole decreases the amount of estrogen the body makes and helps to slow or reverse the growth of these breast cancers.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Ax Pharmaceutical Corp
Product Type
Bulk Ingredient
Marketing Category
BULK INGREDIENT FOR HUMAN PRESCRIPTION COMPOUNDING - A category specifying that a bulk product is intended for use on humans and requires a prescription.
Start Marketing Date
05-22-2015
Listing Expiration
12-31-2019
Exclude Flag
N
Unfinished Product
Yes
Sample Package
N/A

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 62157-077-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 25 g in 1 bottle of Anastrozole (UNFINISHED drug), a bulk ingredient labeled by Ax Pharmaceutical Corp. This powder is formulated for use and contains anastrozole 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 Ax Pharmaceutical Corp on May 22, 2015. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2019.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause. Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone called estrogen. Anastrozole decreases the amount of estrogen the body makes and helps to slow or reverse the growth of these breast cancers.

How is this Ax Pharmaceutical Corp product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 62157007701. 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)
62157-077-01
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
62157-0077-01

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