Zinc Oxide Powder
NDC Package 72955-310-01

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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.

Zinc Oxide powders is a medication used to treat and prevent diaper rash and other minor skin irritations (e.g., burns, cuts, scrapes). This formulation utilizes a powder delivery system. Marketed by Grillo Zinc Powder Gmbh, this product is identified by NDC 72955-310.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
72955-310-01
Package Description
25 kg in 1 BAG
Product Code
72955-310
11-Digit Billing Format
72955031001

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Zinc Oxide
Non-Proprietary Name
Zinc Oxide
Substance Name
Zinc Oxide
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)
ZINC OXIDE 100 kg/100kg
Usage Information
This medication is used to treat and prevent diaper rash and other minor skin irritations (e.g., burns, cuts, scrapes). It works by forming a barrier on the skin to protect it from irritants/moisture.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Grillo Zinc Powder Gmbh
Product Type
Bulk Ingredient
Marketing Category
BULK INGREDIENT - A category specifying that a product is marketed as a bulk ingredient.
Start Marketing Date
08-17-2023
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 72955-310-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 25 kg in 1 bag of Zinc Oxide (UNFINISHED drug), a bulk ingredient labeled by Grillo Zinc Powder Gmbh. This powder is formulated for use and contains zinc oxide 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 Grillo Zinc Powder Gmbh on August 17, 2023. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used to treat and prevent diaper rash and other minor skin irritations (e.g., burns, cuts, scrapes). It works by forming a barrier on the skin to protect it from irritants/moisture.

How is this Grillo Zinc Powder Gmbh product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 72955031001. 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)
72955-310-01
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
72955-0310-01

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