Buphenyl Powder
NDC Package 75987-070-09

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

Package Information

Buphenyl (sodium phenylbutyrate) powders is a medication used along with diet changes for long-term treatment of a certain inherited disorder (urea cycle disorder). This formulation utilizes a powder delivery system. Marketed by Horizon Therapeutics Usa, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 75987-070 and is authorized under FDA application NDA020573.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
75987-070-09
Package Description
1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 250 g in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
75987-070
11-Digit Billing Format
75987007009
Billing Unit
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
Units Per Package
250 GM
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Buphenyl
Non-Proprietary Name
Sodium Phenylbutyrate
Substance Name
Sodium Phenylbutyrate
Dosage Form
Powder - An intimate mixture of dry, finely divided drugs and/or chemicals that may be intended for internal or external use.
Administration Route
Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
Active Ingredient(s)
SODIUM PHENYLBUTYRATE .94 g/g
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
This medication is used along with diet changes for long-term treatment of a certain inherited disorder (urea cycle disorder). It helps remove a certain chemical (ammonia) from the body. Too much ammonia in the body can cause brain damage and sometimes death. This medication should not be used to treat sudden, severely high levels of ammonia in the body. Seek immediate medical attention if you have sudden symptoms of too much ammonia, such as trouble thinking, vomiting, irritability, trouble speaking, trouble walking, fainting.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Horizon Therapeutics Usa, Inc.
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
NDA020573
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
04-30-1996
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 75987-070-09 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 bottle in 1 carton / 250 g in 1 bottle of Buphenyl, a human prescription drug labeled by Horizon Therapeutics Usa, Inc.. This product is billed per "GM" gram and contains an estimated amount of 250 billable units per package. This powder is formulated for oral use and contains sodium phenylbutyrate 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 Horizon Therapeutics Usa, Inc. on April 30, 1996. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used along with diet changes for long-term treatment of a certain inherited disorder (urea cycle disorder). It helps remove a certain chemical (ammonia) from the body. Too much ammonia in the body can cause brain damage and sometimes death. This medication should not be used to treat sudden, severely high levels of ammonia in the body. Seek immediate medical attention if you have sudden symptoms of too much ammonia, such as trouble thinking, vomiting, irritability, trouble speaking, trouble walking, fainting.

How is this Horizon Therapeutics Usa, Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 75987007009. Quantities are measured in per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight.. There are 250 total billable units per package. 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)
75987-070-09
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
75987-0070-09

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