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NDC Package 68071-1824-2 Bicillin L-a

Penicillin G Benzathine Injection, Suspension Intramuscular - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
68071-1824-2
Package Description:
2 mL in 1 SYRINGE
Product Code:
68071-1824
Proprietary Name:
Bicillin L-a
Non-Proprietary Name:
Penicillin G Benzathine
Substance Name:
Penicillin G Benzathine
Usage Information:
Penicillin G benzathine is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It may also be used to prevent certain bacterial infections (such as rheumatic fever). This medication is a long-acting penicillin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
68071182402
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 731567 - penicillin G benzathine 1,200,000 UNT in 2 ML Prefilled Syringe
  • RxCUI: 731567 - 2 ML penicillin G benzathine 600000 UNT/ML Prefilled Syringe
  • RxCUI: 731567 - penicillin G benzathine 1,200,000 UNT per 2 ML Prefilled Syringe
  • RxCUI: 731568 - BICILLIN L-A 1,200,000 UNT in 2 ML Prefilled Syringe
  • RxCUI: 731568 - 2 ML penicillin G benzathine 600000 UNT/ML Prefilled Syringe [Bicillin L-A]
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Nucare Pharmaceuticals,inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Injection, Suspension - A liquid preparation, suitable for injection, which consists of solid particles dispersed throughout a liquid phase in which the particles are not soluble. It can also consist of an oil phase dispersed throughout an aqueous phase, or vice-versa.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Intramuscular - Administration within a muscle.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • PENICILLIN G BENZATHINE 1200000 [iU]/2mL
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Penicillin-class Antibacterial - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Penicillins - [CS]
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    NDA050141
    Marketing Category:
    NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    06-27-1952
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2025
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 68071-1824-2?

    The NDC Packaged Code 68071-1824-2 is assigned to a package of 2 ml in 1 syringe of Bicillin L-a, a human prescription drug labeled by Nucare Pharmaceuticals,inc.. The product's dosage form is injection, suspension and is administered via intramuscular form.

    Is NDC 68071-1824 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Bicillin L-a with product code 68071-1824 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Nucare Pharmaceuticals,inc. on June 27, 1952 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2025 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 68071-1824-2?

    The 11-digit format is 68071182402. 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 5-4-1 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
    5-4-168071-1824-25-4-268071-1824-02