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NDC Package 68135-482-11 Kuvan

Sapropterin Dihydrochloride Powder, For Solution Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
68135-482-11
Package Description:
30 PACKET in 1 CARTON / 1 POWDER, FOR SOLUTION in 1 PACKET (68135-482-10)
Product Code:
68135-482
Proprietary Name:
Kuvan
Non-Proprietary Name:
Sapropterin Dihydrochloride
Substance Name:
Sapropterin Dihydrochloride
Usage Information:
This medication is used along with diet changes for long-term treatment of a certain inherited disorder (phenylketonuria-PKU). It helps remove a certain chemical (phenylalanine) from the body. Too much phenylalanine in the body can cause brain damage.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
68135048211
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
30 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 1111018 - sapropterin dihydrochloride 100 MG Powder for Oral Solution
  • RxCUI: 1111020 - KUVAN 100 MG Powder for Oral Solution
  • RxCUI: 1111020 - sapropterin dihydrochloride 100 MG Powder for Oral Solution [Kuvan]
  • RxCUI: 1111020 - Kuvan 100 MG Powder for Oral Solution
  • RxCUI: 1486687 - sapropterin dihydrochloride 100 MG Oral Tablet
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Biomarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Powder, For Solution - An intimate mixture of dry, finely divided drugs and/or chemicals, which, upon the addition of suitable vehicles, yields a solution.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • SAPROPTERIN DIHYDROCHLORIDE 500 mg/1
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Breast Cancer Resistance Protein Inhibitors - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
  • P-Glycoprotein Inhibitors - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
  • Phenylalanine Hydroxylase Activator - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Phenylalanine Hydroxylase Activators - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    NDA205065
    Marketing Category:
    NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    05-27-2015
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 68135-482-11?

    The NDC Packaged Code 68135-482-11 is assigned to a package of 30 packet in 1 carton / 1 powder, for solution in 1 packet (68135-482-10) of Kuvan, a human prescription drug labeled by Biomarin Pharmaceutical Inc.. The product's dosage form is powder, for solution and is administered via oral form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 30 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 68135-482 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Kuvan with product code 68135-482 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Biomarin Pharmaceutical Inc. on May 27, 2015 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 68135-482-11?

    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 30.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 68135-482-11?

    The 11-digit format is 68135048211. 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
    5-3-268135-482-115-4-268135-0482-11