NDC Package 70710-1688-8 Fulvestrant

Injection, Solution Intramuscular - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
70710-1688-8
Package Description:
2 SYRINGE, GLASS in 1 CARTON / 5 mL in 1 SYRINGE, GLASS (70710-1688-2)
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Fulvestrant
Non-Proprietary Name:
Fulvestrant
Substance Name:
Fulvestrant
Usage Information:
Fulvestrant is used to treat certain types of breast cancer. Breast cancer cells need the hormone estrogen in order to grow. Fulvestrant works by blocking the effect of estrogen, slowing tumor cell growth.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
70710168808
Billing Unit:
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 727762 - fulvestrant 250 MG in 5 ML Prefilled Syringe
  • RxCUI: 727762 - 5 ML fulvestrant 50 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe
  • RxCUI: 727762 - fulvestrant 250 MG per 5 ML Prefilled Syringe
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Zydus Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Injection, Solution - A liquid preparation containing one or more drug substances dissolved in a suitable solvent or mixture of mutually miscible solvents that is suitable for injection.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Intramuscular - Administration within a muscle.
  • Active Ingredient(s):
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA215234
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    12-14-2021
    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 70710-1688-8 HCPCS crosswalk information with package details and bill units information.

    NDC Billing CodeHCPCS CodeHCPCS Code Desc.DosagePackage SizePackage QuantityBillable UnitsBillable Units / Pkg
    70710168808J9395Injection, fulvestrant25 MG521020

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 70710-1688-8?

    The NDC Packaged Code 70710-1688-8 is assigned to a package of 2 syringe, glass in 1 carton / 5 ml in 1 syringe, glass (70710-1688-2) of Fulvestrant, a human prescription drug labeled by Zydus Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc.. The product's dosage form is injection, solution and is administered via intramuscular form.

    Is NDC 70710-1688 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Fulvestrant with product code 70710-1688 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Zydus Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc. on December 14, 2021 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 70710-1688-8?

    The contents of this package are billed per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 70710-1688-8?

    The 11-digit format is 70710168808. 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
    5-4-170710-1688-85-4-270710-1688-08