Apremilast Powder
NDC Package 69766-024-04

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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.

Apremilast powders is a medication used to treat a certain type of arthritis (psoriatic arthritis). This formulation utilizes a powder delivery system. Marketed by Msn Life Sciences Private Limited, this product is identified by NDC 69766-024.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
69766-024-04
Package Description
20 kg in 1 DRUM
Product Code
69766-024
11-Digit Billing Format
69766002404

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Apremilast
Non-Proprietary Name
Apremilast
Substance Name
Apremilast
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)
APREMILAST 1 kg/kg
Usage Information
This medication is used to treat a certain type of arthritis (psoriatic arthritis). Apremilast is also used to treat a certain type of skin condition (moderate to severe plaque psoriasis). Apremilast belongs to a class of drugs known as phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitors. For the treatment of psoriatic arthritis, it decreases pain and swelling, and may help improve flexibility in the affected joints. For the treatment of plaque psoriasis, it may help to reduce the redness, thickening, and scaling of the skin that occurs with this condition. Apremilast is also used to treat mouth sores in people who have Behcet's disease. It helps to reduce the pain and improve the healing of these mouth sores.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Msn Life Sciences Private Limited
Product Type
Bulk Ingredient
Marketing Category
BULK INGREDIENT - A category specifying that a product is marketed as a bulk ingredient.
Start Marketing Date
12-23-2016
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Unfinished Product
Yes
Sample Package
N/A

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (69766-024). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

69766-024-02
25 kg in 1 DRUM

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 69766-024-04 identifies a specific commercial package of 20 kg in 1 drum of Apremilast (UNFINISHED drug), a bulk ingredient labeled by Msn Life Sciences Private Limited. This powder is formulated for use and contains apremilast 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 Msn Life Sciences Private Limited on December 23, 2016. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used to treat a certain type of arthritis (psoriatic arthritis). Apremilast is also used to treat a certain type of skin condition (moderate to severe plaque psoriasis). Apremilast belongs to a class of drugs known as phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitors. For the treatment of psoriatic arthritis, it decreases pain and swelling, and may help improve flexibility in the affected joints. For the treatment of plaque psoriasis, it may help to reduce the redness, thickening, and scaling of the skin that occurs with this condition. Apremilast is also used to treat mouth sores in people who have Behcet's disease. It helps to reduce the pain and improve the healing of these mouth sores.

How is this Msn Life Sciences Private Limited product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 69766002404. 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)
69766-024-04
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
69766-0024-04

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