Combipatch (estradiol/norethindrone Acetate Transdermal System) Patch, Extended Release
NDC 68968-0525

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Table of Contents
  1. Product Information
  2. Product Packages
  3. What is NDC 68968-0525?
  4. Combipatch (estradiol/norethindrone Acetate Transdermal System) Uses
  5. Active Ingredients
  6. Active Ingredients UNII Codes
  7. Inactive Ingredients UNII Codes
  8. NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk
  9. Pharmacologic Classes

Product Information

Combipatch (estradiol/norethindrone Acetate Transdermal System) (estradiol/norethindrone acetate transdermal system) is a NDA-approved product labeled by Noven Therapeutics, Llc. This medication is typically used as a estradiol congeners [cs]. It is supplied as a patch, extended release for transdermal administration. This product entry covers the primary NDC 68968-0525 and its associated package configuration. This profile includes active and inactive ingredient UNII references and FDA labeling data.

Primary Identification

NDC Product Code:
68968-0525
Proprietary Name:
Combipatch (estradiol/norethindrone Acetate Transdermal System)
Non-Proprietary Name: [1]
Estradiol/norethindrone Acetate Transdermal System
Substance Name: [2]
Estradiol; Norethindrone Acetate
NDC Directory Status:
Human Prescription Drug
Product Type: [3]
ACTIVE PRODUCT INCLUDED in the NDC Directory
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Clinical Specifications

Dosage Form:
Patch, Extended Release - A drug delivery system in the form of a patch that releases the drug in such a manner that a reduction in dosing frequency compared to that drug presented as a conventional dosage form (e.g., a solution or a prompt drug-releasing, conventional solid dosage form).
Administration Route(s): [4]
Transdermal - Administration through the dermal layer of the skin to the systemic circulation by diffusion.

Labeler & Regulatory Data

Labeler Name: [5]
Noven Therapeutics, Llc
Labeler Code:
68968
Product Label ID:
83198ef1-11c4-11e4-9191-0800200c9a66
FDA Application Number: [6]
NDA020870
Marketing Category: [8]
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.

Marketing Timeline

Start Marketing Date: [9]
08-07-1998
Listing Expiration Date: [11]
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag: [12]
N

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Product Details

What is NDC 68968-0525?

The NDC code 68968-0525 is assigned by the FDA to the product Combipatch (estradiol/norethindrone Acetate Transdermal System). It is commonly known by its generic name, estradiol/norethindrone acetate transdermal system. This pharmaceutical product is labeled by Noven Therapeutics, Llc and is currently categorized as listed product. The medication is a patch, extended release administered via transdermal route. In terms of distribution, this product is available in a single package configuration. The associated package NDC(s) include: 68968-0525-8. Beyond standard identification, this entry provides technical data including pharmacologic classes, UNII ingredient references, and RxNorm cross-referencing for healthcare systems.

What are the uses of this product?

CombiPatch is indicated in a woman with a uterus for:Treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms due to menopause.Treatment of moderate to severe symptoms of vulvar and vaginal atrophy due to menopause. When prescribing solely for the treatment of symptoms of vulvar and vaginal atrophy, topical vaginal products should be considered.Treatment of hypoestrogenism due to hypogonadism, castration, or primary ovarian failure.

What are Active Ingredients of this product?

An active ingredient is the substance responsible for the medicinal effects of a product specified by the substance's molecular structure or if the molecular structure is not known, defined by an unambiguous definition that identifies the substance. Each active ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.
  • ESTRADIOL .05 mg/d - The 17-beta-isomer of estradiol, an aromatized C18 steroid with hydroxyl group at 3-beta- and 17-beta-position. Estradiol-17-beta is the most potent form of mammalian estrogenic steroids.
  • NORETHINDRONE ACETATE .25 mg/d - Acetate ester of norethindrone that is used as a long-term contraceptive (CONTRACEPTIVE AGENTS).

Which are the associated UNII Codes?

The UNII codes for the active ingredients in this product are:

Which are the Inactive Ingredients associated UNII Codes?

The inactive ingredients are all the component of a medicinal product OTHER than the active ingredient(s). The acronym "UNII" stands for “Unique Ingredient Identifier” and is used to identify each inactive ingredient present in a product. The UNII codes for the inactive ingredients in this product are:

What is the NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this product?

RxNorm is a normalized naming system for generic and branded drugs that assigns unique concept identifier(s) known as RxCUIs to NDC products.The NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this produdct indicates multiple concept unique identifiers (RXCUIs) are associated with this product:
  • RxCUI: 1251493 - estradiol 50 MCG / norethindrone acetate 140 MCG/Day Twice Weekly Transdermal System
  • RxCUI: 1251493 - 84 HR estradiol 0.00208 MG/HR / norethindrone acetate 0.00583 MG/HR Transdermal System
  • RxCUI: 1251493 - estradiol 0.00208 MG / norethindrone acetate 0.00583 MG per HR 84 HR Transdermal Patch
  • RxCUI: 1251493 - estradiol 0.05 MG / norethindrone acetate 0.14 MG per Day Twice Weekly Transdermal Patch
  • RxCUI: 1251495 - Combipatch 50/140 MCG/Day Twice Weekly Transdermal System

Which are the Pharmacologic Classes of this product?

A pharmacologic class is a group of drugs that share the same scientifically documented properties. The following is a list of the reported pharmacologic class(es) corresponding to the active ingredients of this product.

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Product & Regulatory Definitions
What is the Non-Proprietary Name? The non-proprietary name is sometimes called the generic name. The generic name usually includes the active ingredient(s) of the product.
What is the Substance Name? An active ingredient is the substance responsible for the medicinal effects of a product specified by the substance's molecular structure or if the molecular structure is not known, defined by an unambiguous definition that identifies the substance. Each active ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.
What kind of product is this? Indicates the type of product, such as Human Prescription Drug or Human Over the Counter Drug. This data element matches the “Document Type” field of the Structured Product Listing.
What are the Administration Routes? The translation of the route code submitted by the firm, indicating route of administration.
What is the Labeler Name? Name of Company corresponding to the labeler code segment of the Product NDC.
What is the FDA Application Number? This corresponds to the NDA, ANDA, or BLA number reported by the labeler for products which have the corresponding Marketing Category designated. If the designated Marketing Category is OTC Monograph Final or OTC Monograph Not Final, then the Application number will be the CFR citation corresponding to the appropriate Monograph (e.g. “part 341”). For unapproved drugs, this field will be null.
What is the Marketing Category? Product types are broken down into several potential Marketing Categories, such as NDA/ANDA/BLA, OTC Monograph, or Unapproved Drug. One and only one Marketing Category may be chosen for a product, not all marketing categories are available to all product types. Currently, only final marketed product categories are included. The complete list of codes and translations can be found at www.fda.gov/edrls under Structured Product Labeling Resources.
What is the Start Marketing Date? This is the date that the labeler indicates was the start of its marketing of the drug product.
What is the Listing Expiration Date? This is the date when the listing record will expire if not updated or certified by the product labeler.
What is the NDC Exclude Flag? This field indicates whether the product has been removed/excluded from the NDC Directory for failure to respond to FDA"s requests for correction to deficient or non-compliant submissions, or because the listing certification is expired, or because the listing data was inactivated by FDA, or because it was discontinued by the labeler. Possible values in this field are: "D", "E", "I", "N", "U".