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NDC Package 70121-1453-7 Meropenem

Injection, Powder, For Solution Intravenous - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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    1. Package Information
    2. NDC HCPCS Crosswalk
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Find all the important details about this NDC Package code, including the 11-Digit NDC Billing number, billing units, wholesale price, RxNorm crosswalk, active ingredients, pharmacologic clasess, etc.

NDC Package Code:
70121-1453-7
Package Description:
10 VIAL, GLASS in 1 CARTON / 30 mL in 1 VIAL, GLASS (70121-1453-1)
Product Code:
70121-1453
Proprietary Name:
Meropenem
Non-Proprietary Name:
Meropenem
Substance Name:
Meropenem
Usage Information:
Meropenem is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a carbapenem-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
70121145307
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
1 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 1722934 - meropenem 500 MG Injection
  • RxCUI: 1722934 - meropenem (as meropenem trihydrate) 500 MG Injection
  • RxCUI: 1722939 - meropenem 1 GM Injection
  • RxCUI: 1722939 - meropenem 1000 MG Injection
  • RxCUI: 1722939 - meropenem (as meropenem trihydrate) 1000 MG Injection
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Amneal Pharmaceuticals Llc
    Dosage Form:
    Injection, Powder, For Solution - A sterile preparation intended for reconstitution to form a solution for parenteral use.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Intravenous - Administration within or into a vein or veins.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • MEROPENEM 1 g/30mL
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Carbapenems - [CS]
  • Penem Antibacterial - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA205883
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    05-09-2016
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    NDC HCPCS Crosswalk

    This crosswalk is intended to help the public understand which drug products (identified by NDCs) are assigned to which HCPCS billing codes.

    NDC 70121-1453-7 HCPCS crosswalk information with package details and bill units information.

    NDC Billing CodeHCPCS CodeHCPCS Code Desc.DosagePackage SizePackage QuantityBillable UnitsBillable Units / Pkg
    70121145307J2185Meropenem100 MG11010100

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 70121-1453-7?

    The NDC Packaged Code 70121-1453-7 is assigned to a package of 10 vial, glass in 1 carton / 30 ml in 1 vial, glass (70121-1453-1) of Meropenem, a human prescription drug labeled by Amneal Pharmaceuticals Llc. The product's dosage form is injection, powder, for solution and is administered via intravenous form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 1 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 70121-1453 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Meropenem with product code 70121-1453 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Amneal Pharmaceuticals Llc on May 09, 2016 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 70121-1453-7?

    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 1.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 70121-1453-7?

    The 11-digit format is 70121145307. 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
    5-4-170121-1453-75-4-270121-1453-07