NDC Package 70710-1615-1 Fosaprepitant

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

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
70710-1615-1
Package Description:
1 VIAL in 1 CARTON / 5 mL in 1 VIAL
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Fosaprepitant
Non-Proprietary Name:
Fosaprepitant
Substance Name:
Fosaprepitant
Usage Information:
Fosaprepitant for injection, in combination with other antiemetic agents, is indicated in adults for the prevention of:acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy (HEC) including high-dose cisplatin.delayed nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy (MEC).Limitations of UseĀ  Fosaprepitant for injection has not been studied for the treatment of established nausea and vomiting.Pediatric use information is approved for Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc.'s Emend (fosaprepitant) for injection. However, due to Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc.'s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that pediatric information.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
70710161501
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 1731077 - fosaprepitant 150 MG Injection
  • RxCUI: 1731077 - fosaprepitant 150 MG (as fosaprepitant dimeglumine 245.3 MG) Injection
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Zydus Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution - A dosage form intended for the solution prepared by lyophilization ("freeze drying"), a process which involves the removal of water from products in the frozen state at extremely low pressures; this is intended for subsequent addition of liquid to create a solution that conforms in all respects to the requirements for Injections.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Intravenous - Administration within or into a vein or veins.
  • Active Ingredient(s):
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA212957
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    11-01-2020
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 70710-1615-1?

    The NDC Packaged Code 70710-1615-1 is assigned to a package of 1 vial in 1 carton / 5 ml in 1 vial of Fosaprepitant, a human prescription drug labeled by Zydus Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc.. The product's dosage form is injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution and is administered via intravenous form.

    Is NDC 70710-1615 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Fosaprepitant with product code 70710-1615 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Zydus Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc. on November 01, 2020 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 11-digit format for NDC 70710-1615-1?

    The 11-digit format is 70710161501. 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
    5-4-170710-1615-15-4-270710-1615-01