NDC Package 71215-102-11 Icosapent Ethyl

Liquid - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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.

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NDC Package Code:
71215-102-11
Package Description:
180 kg in 1 DRUM
Product Code:
Non-Proprietary Name:
Icosapent Ethyl
Substance Name:
Icosapent Ethyl
Usage Information:
Icosapent ethyl is used along with certain other cholesterol medications ("statins" such as atorvastatin, simvastatin) to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of heart problems that require treatment in a hospital. It is also used along with a proper diet to help lower fats (triglycerides) in the blood. Icosapent ethyl is a type of omega-3 fatty acid, a fat found in fish oil. It is thought to work by decreasing the amount of triglycerides made by the body. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
71215010211
Product Type:
Drug For Further Processing
Labeler Name:
Nissui Corporation
Dosage Form:
Liquid - A dosage form consisting of a pure chemical in its liquid1 state. This dosage form term should not be applied to solutions.
Active Ingredient(s):
Sample Package:
N/A
Marketing Category:
DRUG FOR FURTHER PROCESSING - A drug (other than the bulk ingredient API) that is in an interim stage of manufacture, processing, preparation, or packaging, and not ready for human or animal use.
Start Marketing Date:
07-06-2020
Listing Expiration Date:
12-31-2024
Exclude Flag:
N
Unfinished Product:
Yes
Code Structure:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 71215-102-11?

The NDC Packaged Code 71215-102-11 is assigned to an UNFINISHED drug package of 180 kg in 1 drum of Icosapent Ethyl, drug for further processing labeled by Nissui Corporation. The product's dosage form is liquid and is administered via form.

Is NDC 71215-102 included in the NDC Directory?

Yes, Icosapent Ethyl is an UNFINISHED PRODUCT with code 71215-102 that is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Nissui Corporation on July 06, 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 71215-102-11?

The 11-digit format is 71215010211. 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 5-3-2 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
5-3-271215-102-115-4-271215-0102-11