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NDC Package 72189-359-05 Gentamicin Sulfate Opth Solution

Solution/ Drops Ophthalmic - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Find all the important details about this NDC Package code, including the 11-Digit NDC Billing number, billing units, wholesale price, RxNorm crosswalk, active ingredients, pharmacologic clasess, etc.

NDC Package Code:
72189-359-05
Package Description:
5 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER
Product Code:
72189-359
Proprietary Name:
Gentamicin Sulfate Opth Solution
Non-Proprietary Name:
Gentamicin Sulfate Opth Solution
Substance Name:
Gentamicin Sulfate
Usage Information:
This medication is used to treat bacterial infections (such as blepharitis, conjunctivitis) of the eye and the skin around the eyes (such as eyelids). It is also used to prevent infection after eye injury or surgery. It belongs to a class of drugs known as aminoglycoside antibiotics. Gentamicin works by killing the bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
72189035905
Billing Unit:
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
5 ML
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 310467 - gentamicin sulfate 0.3 % Ophthalmic Solution
  • RxCUI: 310467 - gentamicin 3 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution
  • RxCUI: 310467 - gentamicin (as gentamicin sulfate) 0.3 % Ophthalmic Solution
  • RxCUI: 310467 - gentamicin sulfate 3 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Direct_rx
    Dosage Form:
    Solution/ Drops - A solution which is usually administered in a drop-wise fashion.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Ophthalmic - Administration to the external eye.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • GENTAMICIN SULFATE 3 mg/mL
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Aminoglycoside Antibacterial - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Aminoglycosides - [CS]
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA064048
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    06-17-2022
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 72189-359-05?

    The NDC Packaged Code 72189-359-05 is assigned to a package of 5 ml in 1 bottle, dropper of Gentamicin Sulfate Opth Solution, a human prescription drug labeled by Direct_rx. The product's dosage form is solution/ drops and is administered via ophthalmic form.This product is billed per "ML" milliliter and contains an estimated amount of 5 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 72189-359 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Gentamicin Sulfate Opth Solution with product code 72189-359 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Direct_rx on June 17, 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 72189-359-05?

    The contents of this package are billed per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume. The calculated billable units for this package is 5.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 72189-359-05?

    The 11-digit format is 72189035905. 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
    5-3-272189-359-055-4-272189-0359-05