Exemestane Powder
NDC Package 64918-0621-0

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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.

Exemestane powders is a medication used to treat certain types of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause. This formulation utilizes a powder delivery system. Marketed by Sterling Spa, this product is identified by NDC 64918-0621.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
64918-0621-0
Package Description
1 kg in 1 BOX
Product Code
64918-0621
11-Digit Billing Format
64918062100

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Exemestane
Non-Proprietary Name
Exemestane
Substance Name
Exemestane
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)
EXEMESTANE 1 kg/kg
Usage Information
This medication is used to treat certain types of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause. Exemestane is also used to help prevent the cancer from returning. Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone called estrogen. Exemestane decreases the amount of estrogen the body makes and helps to slow or reverse the growth of these breast cancers. Exemestane is usually not used in women of childbearing age.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Sterling Spa
Product Type
Bulk Ingredient
Marketing Category
BULK INGREDIENT - A category specifying that a product is marketed as a bulk ingredient.
Start Marketing Date
07-24-2014
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
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 64918-0621-0 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 kg in 1 box of Exemestane (UNFINISHED drug), a bulk ingredient labeled by Sterling Spa. This powder is formulated for use and contains exemestane 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 Sterling Spa on July 24, 2014. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used to treat certain types of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause. Exemestane is also used to help prevent the cancer from returning. Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone called estrogen. Exemestane decreases the amount of estrogen the body makes and helps to slow or reverse the growth of these breast cancers. Exemestane is usually not used in women of childbearing age.

How is this Sterling Spa product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 64918062100. 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)
64918-0621-0
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
64918-0621-00

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