Gefitinib Tablets Tablet
NDC Package 72122-001-01

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

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.

Gefitinib Tablets tablets is gefitinib is used to treat lung cancer. This formulation utilizes a tablet delivery system. Marketed by Nipro Pharma Corporation, this product is identified by NDC 72122-001.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
72122-001-01
Package Description
1 DRUM in 1 PACKAGE / 570000 TABLET in 1 DRUM
Product Code
72122-001
11-Digit Billing Format
72122000101

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Gefitinib Tablets
Non-Proprietary Name
Gefitinib Tablets
Substance Name
Gefitinib
Dosage Form
Tablet - A solid dosage form containing medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents.
Active Ingredient(s)
GEFITINIB 250 mg/1
Usage Information
Gefitinib is used to treat lung cancer. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. Gefitinib blocks a certain protein (an enzyme called tyrosine kinase).

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Nipro Pharma Corporation
Product Type
Drug For Further Processing
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
11-23-2018
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Unfinished Product
Yes
Sample Package
N/A

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 72122-001-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 drum in 1 package / 570000 tablet in 1 drum of Gefitinib Tablets (UNFINISHED drug), drug for further processing labeled by Nipro Pharma Corporation. This tablet is formulated for use and contains gefitinib 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 Nipro Pharma Corporation on November 23, 2018. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Gefitinib is used to treat lung cancer. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. Gefitinib blocks a certain protein (an enzyme called tyrosine kinase).

How is this Nipro Pharma Corporation product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 72122000101. 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 (5-3-2)
72122-001-01
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
72122-0001-01

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