NDC Package 68001-546-41 Pemetrexed

Pemetrexed Disodium Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution Intravenous - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
68001-546-41
Package Description:
1 VIAL in 1 CARTON / 40 mL in 1 VIAL
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Pemetrexed
Non-Proprietary Name:
Pemetrexed Disodium
Substance Name:
Pemetrexed Disodium
Usage Information:
Pemetrexed is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as lung cancer, mesothelioma). It is a chemotherapy drug that works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
68001054641
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
1 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 2601728 - PEMEtrexed 1 GM Injection
  • RxCUI: 2601728 - pemetrexed 1000 MG Injection
  • RxCUI: 2601728 - pemetrexed (as disodium heptahydrate) 1 GM Injection
  • RxCUI: 2601728 - pemetrexed (as disodium heptahydrate) 1000 MG Injection
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Bluepoint Laboratories
    Dosage Form:
    Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution - A dosage form intended for the solution prepared by lyophilization ("freeze drying"), a process which involves the removal of water from products in the frozen state at extremely low pressures; this is intended for subsequent addition of liquid to create a solution that conforms in all respects to the requirements for Injections.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Intravenous - Administration within or into a vein or veins.
  • Active Ingredient(s):
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA209085
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    02-28-2023
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    NDC HCPCS Crosswalk

    This crosswalk is intended to help the public understand which drug products (identified by NDCs) are assigned to which HCPCS billing codes.

    NDC 68001-546-41 HCPCS crosswalk information with package details and bill units information.

    NDC Billing CodeHCPCS CodeHCPCS Code Desc.DosagePackage SizePackage QuantityBillable UnitsBillable Units / Pkg
    68001054641J9305Inj. pemetrexed nos 10mg10 MG11100100

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 68001-546-41?

    The NDC Packaged Code 68001-546-41 is assigned to a package of 1 vial in 1 carton / 40 ml in 1 vial of Pemetrexed, a human prescription drug labeled by Bluepoint Laboratories. The product's dosage form is injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution and is administered via intravenous form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 1 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 68001-546 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Pemetrexed with product code 68001-546 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Bluepoint Laboratories on February 28, 2023 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2024 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 68001-546-41?

    The contents of this package are billed per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units. The calculated billable units for this package is 1.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 68001-546-41?

    The 11-digit format is 68001054641. The 11-digit billing format might be required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other payers in billing claim forms.

    This package code is originally configured in a 5-3-2 segment 10-digit format and by adding a zero within the original NDC package code we can obtain the converted 11-digit format in a 5-4-2 segment configuration. The table below shows the 11-digit code conversion:

    10-Digit Format10-Digit Original Code11-Digit Format11-Digit Code
    5-3-268001-546-415-4-268001-0546-41