Theracare Pain Relief 4% Lidocaine Patch
NDC Package 71101-059-05

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Theracare Pain Relief 4% Lidocaine (lidocaine) patches is a medication used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites). This formulation utilizes a patch delivery system. Marketed by Veridian Healthcare, this product is identified by NDC 71101-059 and is authorized under FDA application M017.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
71101-059-05
Package Description
5 POUCH in 1 BOX / 1 g in 1 POUCH
Product Code
71101-059
11-Digit Billing Format
71101005905
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Theracare Pain Relief 4% Lidocaine
Non-Proprietary Name
Lidocaine
Substance Name
Lidocaine
Dosage Form
Patch - A drug delivery system that often contains an adhesive backing that is usually applied to an external site on the body. Its ingredients either passively diffuse from, or are actively transported from, some portion of the patch. Depending upon the patch, the ingredients are either delivered to the outer surface of the body or into the body. A patch is sometimes synonymous with the terms ‘extended release film’ and ‘system’.
Administration Route
  • Percutaneous - Administration through the skin.
  • Topical - Administration to a particular spot on the outer surface of the body. The E2B term TRANSMAMMARY is a subset of the term TOPICAL.
  • Transdermal - Administration through the dermal layer of the skin to the systemic circulation by diffusion.
Active Ingredient(s)
LIDOCAINE 4 g/100g
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
This product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites). It may also be used to help relieve nerve pain after shingles (infection with herpes zoster virus). Lidocaine belongs to a class of drugs known as local anesthetics. It works by causing a temporary loss of feeling in the area where you apply the patch.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Veridian Healthcare
Product Type
Human Otc Drug
FDA Application #
M017
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
Start Marketing Date
02-01-2025
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 71101-059-05 identifies a specific commercial package of 5 pouch in 1 box / 1 g in 1 pouch of Theracare Pain Relief 4% Lidocaine, a human over the counter drug labeled by Veridian Healthcare. This patch is formulated for percutaneous; topical; transdermal use and contains lidocaine 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 Veridian Healthcare on February 01, 2025. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites). It may also be used to help relieve nerve pain after shingles (infection with herpes zoster virus). Lidocaine belongs to a class of drugs known as local anesthetics. It works by causing a temporary loss of feeling in the area where you apply the patch.

How is this Veridian Healthcare product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 71101005905. 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)
71101-059-05
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
71101-0059-05

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