Lidocaine Powder
NDC Package 69617-009-01

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Other Packages
    3. 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.

Lidocaine powders is a medication used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites). This formulation utilizes a powder delivery system. Marketed by Apex Healthcare Limited, this product is identified by NDC 69617-009.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
69617-009-01
Package Description
25 kg in 1 DRUM
Product Code
69617-009
11-Digit Billing Format
69617000901

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Lidocaine
Non-Proprietary Name
Lidocaine
Substance Name
Lidocaine
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)
LIDOCAINE 25 kg/25kg
Usage Information
This product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites). It may also be used to help relieve nerve pain after shingles (infection with herpes zoster virus). Lidocaine belongs to a class of drugs known as local anesthetics. It works by causing a temporary loss of feeling in the area where you apply the patch.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Apex Healthcare Limited
Product Type
Bulk Ingredient
Marketing Category
BULK INGREDIENT - A category specifying that a product is marketed as a bulk ingredient.
Start Marketing Date
01-01-2019
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Unfinished Product
Yes
Sample Package
N/A

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

The NDC Directory contains ONLY information on final marketed drugs submitted to FDA electronically by labelers. A labeler might be a manufacturer, re-packager or re-labeler. The product information included in the NDC directory does not indicate that FDA has verified the information provided by the product labeler. Assigned NDC numbers are not in any way an indication of FDA approval of the product.

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (69617-009). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

69617-009-02
10 kg in 1 DRUM
69617-009-03
5 kg in 1 DRUM
69617-009-04
1 kg in 1 DRUM

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 69617-009-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 25 kg in 1 drum of Lidocaine (UNFINISHED drug), a bulk ingredient labeled by Apex Healthcare Limited. This powder is formulated for use and contains lidocaine 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 Apex Healthcare Limited on January 01, 2019. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites). It may also be used to help relieve nerve pain after shingles (infection with herpes zoster virus). Lidocaine belongs to a class of drugs known as local anesthetics. It works by causing a temporary loss of feeling in the area where you apply the patch.

How is this Apex Healthcare Limited product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 69617000901. 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 (5-3-2)
69617-009-01
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
69617-0009-01

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