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NDC Package 71872-7061-1 Solu-medrol

Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate Injection, Powder, For Solution Intramuscular; - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
71872-7061-1
Package Description:
1 VIAL in 1 BAG / 2 mL in 1 VIAL
Product Code:
71872-7061
Proprietary Name:
Solu-medrol
Non-Proprietary Name:
Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate
Substance Name:
Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate
Usage Information:
This medication is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling, pain, and allergic-type reactions. Methylprednisolone is a corticosteroid hormone. This injectable form of methylprednisolone is used when a similar drug cannot be taken by mouth or when a very fast response is needed, especially in patients with severe medical conditions. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of methylprednisolone, especially if it is to be injected near your spine (epidural). Rare but serious side effects may occur with epidural use. Methylprednisolone may also be used with other medications in hormone disorders.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
71872706101
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 1743704 - methylPREDNISolone sodium succinate 125 MG Injection
  • RxCUI: 1743704 - methylprednisolone 125 MG Injection
  • RxCUI: 1743704 - methylprednisolone (as methylprednisolone sodium succinate) 125 MG Injection
  • RxCUI: 1743707 - SOLU-Medrol 125 MG Injection
  • RxCUI: 1743707 - methylprednisolone 125 MG Injection [Solu-Medrol]
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Medical Purchasing Solutions, Llc
    Dosage Form:
    Injection, Powder, For Solution - A sterile preparation intended for reconstitution to form a solution for parenteral use.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Intramuscular - Administration within a muscle.
  • Intravenous - Administration within or into a vein or veins.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • METHYLPREDNISOLONE SODIUM SUCCINATE 125 mg/2mL
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
  • Corticosteroid - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    NDA011856
    Marketing Category:
    NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    04-02-1959
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 71872-7061-1?

    The NDC Packaged Code 71872-7061-1 is assigned to a package of 1 vial in 1 bag / 2 ml in 1 vial of Solu-medrol, a human prescription drug labeled by Medical Purchasing Solutions, Llc. The product's dosage form is injection, powder, for solution and is administered via intramuscular; intravenous form.

    Is NDC 71872-7061 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Solu-medrol with product code 71872-7061 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Medical Purchasing Solutions, Llc on April 02, 1959 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 71872-7061-1?

    The 11-digit format is 71872706101. 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 5-4-1 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
    5-4-171872-7061-15-4-271872-7061-01