Tecfidera Capsule
RxNorm Crosswalk NDC 64406-006

View RxNorm Concepts, RxCUIs, and Term Type mappings for this NDC

RxNorm Mapping Clinical Concepts

This drug is included in the RxNorm Current Prescribable Content, a subset of RxNorm that includes all drugs available for prescription in the United States.

The product Tecfidera (NDC 64406-006) is cross-mapped to the RxNorm terminology system to ensure clinical interoperability. This product is associated with 6 unique RxNorm concepts. By anchoring Biogen Inc.'s product data to these standardized identifiers, healthcare systems can maintain accurate medication records, safely automate e-prescribing, and streamline pharmacy workflows.

The following clinical concept cards detail the semantic term types (TTY), prescribable names, and synonymous clinical strings as defined by the National Library of Medicine (NLM).

SCD
Dimethyl fumarate 120 mg Delayed Release Oral Capsule
PSN
Tecfidera 120 mg Delayed Release Oral Capsule
SCD
Dimethyl fumarate 240 mg Delayed Release Oral Capsule
PSN
Tecfidera 240 mg Delayed Release Oral Capsule
GPCK
{14 (dimethyl fumarate 120 mg Delayed Release Oral Capsule) / 46 (dimethyl fumarate 240 mg Delayed Release Oral Capsule) } Pack
BPCK
{14 (dimethyl fumarate 120 mg Delayed Release Oral Capsule [Tecfidera]) / 46 (dimethyl fumarate 240 mg Delayed Release Oral Capsule [Tecfidera]) } Pack [Tecfidera 30-Day Starter Pack]
SCDPrescribable
Featured Concept

dimethyl fumarate 120 MG Delayed Release Oral Capsule
(RxCUI 1373483)

Semantic Clinical Drug

Semantic Clinical Drug: The clinical gold standard representing the Generic Name + Strength + Dosage Form.

Mapped Terms
PSNPrescribable
dimethyl fumarate 120 MG Delayed Release Oral Capsule
Prescribable Name
Synonym of another TTY, given for clarity and for display purposes in electronic prescribing applications. Only one PSN per concept.
PSNPrescribable
Featured Concept

Tecfidera 120 MG Delayed Release Oral Capsule
(RxCUI 1373489)

Prescribable Name

Prescribable Name: The standardized name preferred by electronic prescribing (eRx) applications for display.

Mapped Terms
SBDPrescribable
dimethyl fumarate 120 MG Delayed Release Oral Capsule [Tecfidera]
Semantic Branded Drug
Ingredient + Strength + Dose Form + Brand Name
SYPrescribable
Tecfidera 120 MG Delayed Release Oral Capsule
Synonym
Synonym of another TTY, given for clarity.
SCDPrescribable
Featured Concept

dimethyl fumarate 240 MG Delayed Release Oral Capsule
(RxCUI 1373491)

Semantic Clinical Drug

Semantic Clinical Drug: The clinical gold standard representing the Generic Name + Strength + Dosage Form.

Mapped Terms
PSNPrescribable
dimethyl fumarate 240 MG Delayed Release Oral Capsule
Prescribable Name
Synonym of another TTY, given for clarity and for display purposes in electronic prescribing applications. Only one PSN per concept.
PSNPrescribable
Featured Concept

Tecfidera 240 MG Delayed Release Oral Capsule
(RxCUI 1373493)

Prescribable Name

Prescribable Name: The standardized name preferred by electronic prescribing (eRx) applications for display.

Mapped Terms
SBDPrescribable
dimethyl fumarate 240 MG Delayed Release Oral Capsule [Tecfidera]
Semantic Branded Drug
Ingredient + Strength + Dose Form + Brand Name
SYPrescribable
Tecfidera (dimethyl fumarate 240 MG) Delayed Release Oral Capsule
Synonym
Synonym of another TTY, given for clarity.
SYPrescribable
Tecfidera 240 MG Delayed Release Oral Capsule
Synonym
Synonym of another TTY, given for clarity.
PSNPrescribable
Featured Concept

dimethyl fumarate starter dose 120 MG (14), 240 MG (46) Delayed Release Oral Capsule 60 Count Pack
(RxCUI 1373497)

Prescribable Name

Prescribable Name: The standardized name preferred by electronic prescribing (eRx) applications for display.

Mapped Terms
GPCKPrescribable
{14 (dimethyl fumarate 120 MG Delayed Release Oral Capsule) / 46 (dimethyl fumarate 240 MG Delayed Release Oral Capsule) } Pack
Generic Pack
{# (Ingredient + Strength + Dose Form) / # (Ingredient + Strength + Dose Form)} Pack
PSNPrescribable
Featured Concept

Tecfidera 30-Day Starter Pack
(RxCUI 1373498)

Prescribable Name

Prescribable Name: The standardized name preferred by electronic prescribing (eRx) applications for display.

Mapped Terms
BPCKPrescribable
{14 (dimethyl fumarate 120 MG Delayed Release Oral Capsule [Tecfidera]) / 46 (dimethyl fumarate 240 MG Delayed Release Oral Capsule [Tecfidera]) } Pack [Tecfidera 30-Day Starter Pack]
Brand Name Pack
{# (Ingredient Strength Dose Form) / # (Ingredient Strength Dose Form)} Pack [Brand Name]

Understanding RxNorm Mapping for Tecfidera

RxNorm is a normalized naming system developed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to bridge the gap between different drug terminologies. By mapping NDC 64406-006 to RxCUI 1373483, 1373489, 1373491, 1373493, 1373497, 1373498, this page provides the standardized "source of truth" required for hospital systems, e-prescribing software, and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to communicate without errors.

Term Type (TTY) Legend for This Page

The clinical cards above utilize specific Term Types (TTY) to define the granularity of the drug concept:

  • PSN Prescribable Name: The standardized name preferred by electronic prescribing (eRx) applications for display.
  • SCD Semantic Clinical Drug: The clinical gold standard representing the Generic Name + Strength + Dosage Form.
  • SBD Semantic Branded Drug: The branded equivalent representing the Brand Name + Strength + Dosage Form.
  • SY Synonym: An alternative clinical name or alias provided for search and retrieval clarity.
  • GPCK Generic Pack: A standardized concept for a clinical kit containing multiple generic components.
  • BPCK Branded Pack: A standardized concept for a clinical kit containing multiple branded components.

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