Asperflex Hot Patch
NDC Package 71399-4439-6

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

Package Information

Asperflex Hot (camphor, menthol, methyl salicylate) patches is adults and children 12 years of age and over:clean and dry affected arearemove patch from filmapply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times dailyremove patch from the skin after at most 8-hour applicationChildren under 12 years of age: consult a doctor. This formulation utilizes a patch delivery system. Marketed by Akron Pharma Inc., this product is identified by NDC 71399-4439 and is authorized under FDA application M017.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
71399-4439-6
Package Description
6 PATCH in 1 BOX / 7 g in 1 PATCH
Product Code
71399-4439
11-Digit Billing Format
71399443906
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
1 EA
RxNorm Crosswalk
  • RxCUI: 853136 - capsaicin 0.025 % / menthol 1.25 % Medicated Patch
  • RxCUI: 853136 - capsaicin 0.00025 MG/MG / menthol 0.0125 MG/MG Medicated Patch

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Asperflex Hot
Non-Proprietary Name
Camphor, Menthol, Methyl Salicylate
Substance Name
Capsicum; Menthol
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)
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
Adults and children 12 years of age and over:clean and dry affected arearemove patch from filmapply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times dailyremove patch from the skin after at most 8-hour applicationChildren under 12 years of age: consult a doctor

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Akron Pharma Inc.
Product Type
Human Otc Drug
FDA Application #
M017
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
Start Marketing Date
11-04-2021
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 71399-4439-6 identifies a specific commercial package of 6 patch in 1 box / 7 g in 1 patch of Asperflex Hot, a human over the counter drug labeled by Akron Pharma Inc.. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 1 billable units per package. This patch is formulated for percutaneous; topical; transdermal use and contains capsicum; menthol 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 Akron Pharma Inc. on November 04, 2021. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

How is this Akron Pharma Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 71399443906. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 1 total billable units per package. 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 (5-4-1)
71399-4439-6
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
71399-4439-06

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