NDC Package 72189-306-45 Metronidazole Topical Cream

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This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was inactivated by the FDA.

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NDC Package Code:

72189-306-45

Package Description:

45 g in 1 TUBE

Product Code:

72189-306

Proprietary Name:

Metronidazole Topical Cream

Usage Information:

Metronidazole Topical Cream is indicated for topical application in the treatment of inflammatory papules and pustules of rosacea.

11-Digit NDC Billing Format:

72189030645

Billing Unit:

GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

45 GM

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

RxCUI: 311678 - metroNIDAZOLE 0.75 % Topical Cream
RxCUI: 311678 - metronidazole 7.5 MG/ML Topical Cream
RxCUI: 311678 - metronidazole 0.75 % Topical Cream

Labeler Name:

Directrx

Sample Package:

FDA Application Number:

NDA020531

Marketing Category:

NDA AUTHORIZED GENERIC - A product marketed as a "generic" drug under an approved New Drug Application (NDA), rather than an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA),.

Start Marketing Date:

01-18-2022

Listing Expiration Date:

12-31-2024

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

72189 - Directrx
- 72189-306 - Metronidazole Topical Cream
  - 72189-306-45 - 45 g in 1 TUBE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 72189-306-45?

The NDC Packaged Code 72189-306-45 is assigned to a package of 45 g in 1 tube of Metronidazole Topical Cream, labeled by Directrx. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.This product is billed per "GM" gram and contains an estimated amount of 45 billable units per package.

Is NDC 72189-306 included in the NDC Directory?

No, Metronidazole Topical Cream with product code 72189-306 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it's listing has been INACTIVATED by FDA. The product was first marketed by Directrx on January 18, 2022 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 72189-306-45?

The contents of this package are billed per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight. The calculated billable units for this package is 45.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 72189-306-45?

The 11-digit format is 72189030645. 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 Format	10-Digit Original Code	11-Digit Format	11-Digit Code
5-3-2	72189-306-45	5-4-2	72189-0306-45

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