Penicillamine Powder
NDC Package 72640-012-01

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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.

Penicillamine powders is a medication used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, Wilson's disease (a condition in which high levels of copper in the body cause damage to the liver, brain, and other organs), and a certain disorder which causes kidney stones (cystinuria). This formulation utilizes a powder delivery system. Marketed by Msn Life Sciences Private Limited, this product is identified by NDC 72640-012.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
72640-012-01
Package Description
50 kg in 1 DRUM
Product Code
72640-012
11-Digit Billing Format
72640001201

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Penicillamine
Non-Proprietary Name
Penicillamine
Substance Name
Penicillamine
Dosage Form
Powder - An intimate mixture of dry, finely divided drugs and/or chemicals that may be intended for internal or external use.
Active Ingredient(s)
PENICILLAMINE 1 kg/kg
Usage Information
This medication is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, Wilson's disease (a condition in which high levels of copper in the body cause damage to the liver, brain, and other organs), and a certain disorder which causes kidney stones (cystinuria). For the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, penicillamine is known as a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD). It helps to decrease pain/tenderness/swelling in the joints. For the treatment of Wilson's disease, penicillamine binds to copper and helps it to be removed from the body. Decreasing copper levels helps to improve liver function and the mental/mood/nerve problems (such as confusion, difficulty speaking/walking) caused by the disease. For the treatment of cystinuria, penicillamine helps to decrease the amount of a certain substance (cystine) in the urine which can cause kidney stones.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Msn Life Sciences Private Limited
Product Type
Bulk Ingredient
Marketing Category
BULK INGREDIENT - A category specifying that a product is marketed as a bulk ingredient.
Start Marketing Date
12-30-2019
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 72640-012-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 50 kg in 1 drum of Penicillamine (UNFINISHED drug), a bulk ingredient labeled by Msn Life Sciences Private Limited. This powder is formulated for use and contains penicillamine 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 Msn Life Sciences Private Limited on December 30, 2019. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, Wilson's disease (a condition in which high levels of copper in the body cause damage to the liver, brain, and other organs), and a certain disorder which causes kidney stones (cystinuria). For the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, penicillamine is known as a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD). It helps to decrease pain/tenderness/swelling in the joints. For the treatment of Wilson's disease, penicillamine binds to copper and helps it to be removed from the body. Decreasing copper levels helps to improve liver function and the mental/mood/nerve problems (such as confusion, difficulty speaking/walking) caused by the disease. For the treatment of cystinuria, penicillamine helps to decrease the amount of a certain substance (cystine) in the urine which can cause kidney stones.

How is this Msn Life Sciences Private Limited product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 72640001201. 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)
72640-012-01
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
72640-0012-01

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