NDC Package 71773-050-05 Xerava

Eravacycline Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution Intravenous - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
71773-050-05
Package Description:
1 VIAL, GLASS in 1 CARTON / 1 INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION in 1 VIAL, GLASS
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Xerava
Non-Proprietary Name:
Eravacycline
Substance Name:
Eravacycline Dihydrochloride
Usage Information:
Eravacycline is used to treat certain abdominal infections (such as appendicitis, diverticulitis, gastric/intestinal perforation). This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as tetracycline antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
71773005005
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
1 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 2055911 - eravacycline 50 MG Injection
  • RxCUI: 2055911 - eravacycline 50 MG (equivalent to eravacycline dihydrochloride 63.5 MG) Injection
  • RxCUI: 2055916 - XERAVA 50 MG Injection
  • RxCUI: 2055916 - eravacycline 50 MG Injection [Xerava]
  • RxCUI: 2055916 - Xerava 50 MG Injection
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Tetraphase Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution - A dosage form intended for the solution prepared by lyophilization ("freeze drying"), a process which involves the removal of water from products in the frozen state at extremely low pressures; this is intended for subsequent addition of liquid to create a solution that conforms in all respects to the requirements for Injections.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Intravenous - Administration within or into a vein or veins.
  • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    NDA211109
    Marketing Category:
    NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    09-10-2018
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2025
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Other Product Packages

    The following packages are also available for this product:

    NDC Package CodePackage Description
    71773-050-1212 VIAL, GLASS in 1 CARTON / 1 INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION in 1 VIAL, GLASS

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 71773-050-05?

    The NDC Packaged Code 71773-050-05 is assigned to a package of 1 vial, glass in 1 carton / 1 injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution in 1 vial, glass of Xerava, a human prescription drug labeled by Tetraphase Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. The product's dosage form is injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution and is administered via intravenous form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 1 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 71773-050 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Xerava with product code 71773-050 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Tetraphase Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on September 10, 2018 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2025 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 71773-050-05?

    The contents of this package are billed per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units. The calculated billable units for this package is 1.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 71773-050-05?

    The 11-digit format is 71773005005. 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
    5-3-271773-050-055-4-271773-0050-05