Ketoprofen Powder
NDC Package 62991-3198-2

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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.

Ketoprofen powders is ketoprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions. This formulation utilizes a powder delivery system. Marketed by Letco Medical, Llc, this product is identified by NDC 62991-3198.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
62991-3198-2
Package Description
100 g in 1 JAR
Product Code
62991-3198
11-Digit Billing Format
62991319802
Billing Unit
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
Units Per Package
100 GM

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Ketoprofen
Non-Proprietary Name
Ketoprofen
Substance Name
Ketoprofen
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)
KETOPROFEN 1 g/g
Usage Information
Ketoprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions. It also reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Letco Medical, Llc
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
07-26-2023
End Marketing Date
11-30-2028
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 (62991-3198). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

62991-3198-1
25 g in 1 JAR
62991-3198-3
1000 g in 1 JAR
62991-3198-4
5000 g in 1 PAIL

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 62991-3198-2 identifies a specific commercial package of 100 g in 1 jar of Ketoprofen (UNFINISHED drug), a bulk ingredient labeled by Letco Medical, Llc. This product is billed per "GM" gram and contains an estimated amount of 100 billable units per package. This powder is formulated for use and contains ketoprofen 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 Letco Medical, Llc on July 26, 2023.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Ketoprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions. It also reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section.

How is this Letco Medical, Llc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 62991319802. Quantities are measured in per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight.. There are 100 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 (5-4-1)
62991-3198-2
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
62991-3198-02

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