Docusate Sodium Powder
NDC Package 62350-0079-2

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Other Packages
    3. 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.

Docusate Sodium powders is a medication used to treat occasional constipation. This formulation utilizes a powder delivery system. Marketed by Wanbury Limted, this product is identified by NDC 62350-0079.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
62350-0079-2
Package Description
20 kg in 1 DRUM
Product Code
62350-0079
11-Digit Billing Format
62350007902

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Docusate Sodium
Non-Proprietary Name
Docusate Sodium
Substance Name
Docusate Sodium
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)
DOCUSATE SODIUM 1 kg/kg
Usage Information
This medication is used to treat occasional constipation. Some medications and conditions can make constipation more likely. Stool softeners such as docusate are often the first method used for preventing and treating this type of constipation. Docusate is often used when straining to have a bowel movement should be avoided (e.g., after a heart attack or surgery). Docusate is a stool softener. It works by increasing the amount of water the stool absorbs in the gut, making the stool softer and easier to pass.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Wanbury Limted
Product Type
Bulk Ingredient
Marketing Category
BULK INGREDIENT - A category specifying that a product is marketed as a bulk ingredient.
Start Marketing Date
05-19-2017
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Unfinished Product
Yes
Sample Package
N/A

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (62350-0079). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

62350-0079-4
25 kg in 1 DRUM
62350-0079-6
50 kg in 1 DRUM

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 62350-0079-2 identifies a specific commercial package of 20 kg in 1 drum of Docusate Sodium (UNFINISHED drug), a bulk ingredient labeled by Wanbury Limted. This powder is formulated for use and contains docusate sodium 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 Wanbury Limted on May 19, 2017. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used to treat occasional constipation. Some medications and conditions can make constipation more likely. Stool softeners such as docusate are often the first method used for preventing and treating this type of constipation. Docusate is often used when straining to have a bowel movement should be avoided (e.g., after a heart attack or surgery). Docusate is a stool softener. It works by increasing the amount of water the stool absorbs in the gut, making the stool softer and easier to pass.

How is this Wanbury Limted product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 62350007902. 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 (5-4-1)
62350-0079-2
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
62350-0079-02

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