Rugby Pain Relieving Cream
NDC Package 72162-2156-2

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

Package Information

Rugby Pain Relieving (menthol, unspecified form and methyl salicylate) cream is ♦ adults and children 12 years and over: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily♦ children under 12 years: ask a doctor. This formulation utilizes a cream delivery system. Marketed by Bryant Ranch Prepack, this product is identified by NDC 72162-2156 and is authorized under FDA application M017.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
72162-2156-2
Package Description
1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 85 g in 1 TUBE
Product Code
72162-2156
11-Digit Billing Format
72162215602
RxNorm Crosswalk
  • RxCUI: 259203 - menthol 1 % / methyl salicylate 15 % Topical Cream
  • RxCUI: 259203 - menthol 10 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 150 MG/ML Topical Cream

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Rugby Pain Relieving Analgesic
Non-Proprietary Name
Menthol, Unspecified Form And Methyl Salicylate
Substance Name
Menthol, Unspecified Form; Methyl Salicylate
Dosage Form
Cream - An emulsion, semisolid3 dosage form, usually containing > 20% water and volatiles5 and/or < 50% hydrocarbons, waxes, or polyols as the vehicle. This dosage form is generally for external application to the skin or mucous membranes.
Administration Route
Topical - Administration to a particular spot on the outer surface of the body. The E2B term TRANSMAMMARY is a subset of the term TOPICAL.
Active Ingredient(s)
Usage Information
♦ adults and children 12 years and over: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily♦ children under 12 years: ask a doctor.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Bryant Ranch Prepack
Product Type
Human Otc Drug
FDA Application #
M017
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
Start Marketing Date
05-11-2016
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 72162-2156-2 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 tube in 1 carton / 85 g in 1 tube of Rugby Pain Relieving Analgesic, a human over the counter drug labeled by Bryant Ranch Prepack. This cream is formulated for topical use and contains menthol, unspecified form; methyl salicylate 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 Bryant Ranch Prepack on May 11, 2016. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

How is this Bryant Ranch Prepack product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 72162215602. 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)
72162-2156-2
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
72162-2156-02

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