Tesamorelin Acetate Powder
NDC Package 71052-520-01

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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.

Tesamorelin Acetate powders is a medication used to reduce excess fat in the stomach area (abdomen) in people with HIV infection who have changes in the way their body fat is distributed. This formulation utilizes a powder delivery system. Marketed by Darmerica, Llc, this product is identified by NDC 71052-520.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
71052-520-01
Package Description
1 g in 1 CONTAINER
Product Code
71052-520
11-Digit Billing Format
71052052001

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Tesamorelin Acetate
Non-Proprietary Name
Tesamorelin Acetate
Substance Name
Tesamorelin Acetate
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)
TESAMORELIN ACETATE 1 g/g
Usage Information
This medication is used to reduce excess fat in the stomach area (abdomen) in people with HIV infection who have changes in the way their body fat is distributed. Some HIV drugs may cause this side effect (increased fat in the upper back and stomach areas, decreased fat in the arms and legs). Tesamorelin works by causing your body to make more growth hormone. This medication should not be used for weight loss.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Darmerica, Llc
Product Type
Bulk Ingredient
Marketing Category
BULK INGREDIENT - A category specifying that a product is marketed as a bulk ingredient.
Start Marketing Date
09-24-2019
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 (71052-520). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

71052-520-05
.5 g in 1 CONTAINER
71052-520-10
.1 g in 1 CONTAINER
71052-520-25
5 g in 1 CONTAINER

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 71052-520-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 g in 1 container of Tesamorelin Acetate (UNFINISHED drug), a bulk ingredient labeled by Darmerica, Llc. This powder is formulated for use and contains tesamorelin acetate 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 Darmerica, Llc on September 24, 2019. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used to reduce excess fat in the stomach area (abdomen) in people with HIV infection who have changes in the way their body fat is distributed. Some HIV drugs may cause this side effect (increased fat in the upper back and stomach areas, decreased fat in the arms and legs). Tesamorelin works by causing your body to make more growth hormone. This medication should not be used for weight loss.

How is this Darmerica, Llc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 71052052001. 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)
71052-520-01
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
71052-0520-01

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