Aprepitant Powder
NDC Package 64567-0021-0

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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.

Aprepitant powders is aprepitant is used with other medications to help prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy). This formulation utilizes a powder delivery system. Marketed by Inke Sa, this product is identified by NDC 64567-0021.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
64567-0021-0
Package Description
25 kg in 1 DRUM
Product Code
64567-0021
11-Digit Billing Format
64567002100

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Aprepitant
Non-Proprietary Name
Aprepitant
Substance Name
Aprepitant
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)
APREPITANT 1 kg/kg
Usage Information
Aprepitant is used with other medications to help prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy). Aprepitant works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (substance P/neurokinin 1) that causes vomiting. This medication will not treat nausea or vomiting that has already started. Ask your doctor what you should do if you already have nausea or vomiting.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Inke Sa
Product Type
Bulk Ingredient
Marketing Category
BULK INGREDIENT - A category specifying that a product is marketed as a bulk ingredient.
Start Marketing Date
01-14-2021
Listing Expiration
12-31-2027
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 64567-0021-0 identifies a specific commercial package of 25 kg in 1 drum of Aprepitant (UNFINISHED drug), a bulk ingredient labeled by Inke Sa. This powder is formulated for use and contains aprepitant 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 Inke Sa on January 14, 2021. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2027.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Aprepitant is used with other medications to help prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy). Aprepitant works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (substance P/neurokinin 1) that causes vomiting. This medication will not treat nausea or vomiting that has already started. Ask your doctor what you should do if you already have nausea or vomiting.

How is this Inke Sa product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 64567002100. 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)
64567-0021-0
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
64567-0021-00

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