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NDC Package 71879-001-01 Dexycu

Dexamethasone Injection, Suspension Intraocular - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
71879-001-01
Package Description:
1 VIAL, GLASS in 1 CARTON / .5 mL in 1 VIAL, GLASS
Product Code:
71879-001
Proprietary Name:
Dexycu
Non-Proprietary Name:
Dexamethasone
Substance Name:
Dexamethasone
Usage Information:
Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders. It is also used as a test for an adrenal gland disorder (Cushing's syndrome). Dexamethasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
71879000101
Billing Unit:
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 2045404 - dexAMETHasone 9 % in 0.005 ML Intraocular Injection
  • RxCUI: 2045404 - 0.005 ML dexamethasone 103.4 MG/ML Injection
  • RxCUI: 2045404 - dexamethasone 517 MCG per 0.005 ML Intraocular Injection
  • RxCUI: 2045404 - dexamethasone 9 % per 0.005 ML Intraocular Injection
  • RxCUI: 2045409 - DEXYCU 9 % in 0.005 ML Intraocular Injection
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Eyepoint Pharmaceuticals Us, Inc
    Dosage Form:
    Injection, Suspension - A liquid preparation, suitable for injection, which consists of solid particles dispersed throughout a liquid phase in which the particles are not soluble. It can also consist of an oil phase dispersed throughout an aqueous phase, or vice-versa.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Intraocular - Administration within the eye.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • DEXAMETHASONE 517 ug/.005mL
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
  • Corticosteroid - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    NDA208912
    Marketing Category:
    NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    05-22-2018
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 71879-001-01?

    The NDC Packaged Code 71879-001-01 is assigned to a package of 1 vial, glass in 1 carton / .5 ml in 1 vial, glass of Dexycu, a human prescription drug labeled by Eyepoint Pharmaceuticals Us, Inc. The product's dosage form is injection, suspension and is administered via intraocular form.

    Is NDC 71879-001 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Dexycu with product code 71879-001 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Eyepoint Pharmaceuticals Us, Inc on May 22, 2018 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 NDC billing unit for package 71879-001-01?

    The contents of this package are billed per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 71879-001-01?

    The 11-digit format is 71879000101. 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
    5-3-271879-001-015-4-271879-0001-01