NDC Package 79643-002-01 Capsaicin

Patch Topical - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
79643-002-01
Package Description:
10 PATCH in 1 BOX / 100 g in 1 PATCH
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Capsaicin
Non-Proprietary Name:
Capsaicin
Substance Name:
Capsaicin
Usage Information:
 Adults and children 18 years of age and older:  Apply 1 patch to the affected area of intact skin up to 3 times a day. Do not leave patch on for more than 8 hours at a time. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE : Clean and dry the affected area.  Open pouch and remove one patch.  Remove any protective film and apply directly to affected area of pain. Apply immediately after removal from the protective envelope.Wash hands with soap and water after handling the patches.  Reseal pouch containing unused patches after each use. Do not store patch outside the sealed envelope.Discontinue use at least one hour prior to bath, shower, or swimming; do not use immediately after bath, shower, or swimming.  Fold used patches so that the adhesive side sticks to itself and safely discard used patches or pieces of cut patches where children and pets       cannot get to them. Children under 18 years: Ask a physician
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
79643000201
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
1 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 1043399 - capsaicin 0.025 % Medicated Patch
  • RxCUI: 1043399 - capsaicin 0.00025 MG/MG Medicated Patch
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Pharmacure, Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Patch - A drug delivery system that often contains an adhesive backing that is usually applied to an external site on the body. Its ingredients either passively diffuse from, or are actively transported from, some portion of the patch. Depending upon the patch, the ingredients are either delivered to the outer surface of the body or into the body. A patch is sometimes synonymous with the terms ‘extended release film’ and ‘system’.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Topical - Administration to a particular spot on the outer surface of the body. The E2B term TRANSMAMMARY is a subset of the term TOPICAL.
  • Active Ingredient(s):
    Sample Package:
    No
    Marketing Category:
    UNAPPROVED DRUG OTHER - An unapproved drug product in a marketing category that is not reflected on a particular list.
    Start Marketing Date:
    02-02-2021
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 79643-002-01?

    The NDC Packaged Code 79643-002-01 is assigned to a package of 10 patch in 1 box / 100 g in 1 patch of Capsaicin, a human prescription drug labeled by Pharmacure, Inc.. The product's dosage form is patch and is administered via topical form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 1 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 79643-002 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Capsaicin with product code 79643-002 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Pharmacure, Inc. on February 02, 2021 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 79643-002-01?

    The contents of this package are billed per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units. The calculated billable units for this package is 1.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 79643-002-01?

    The 11-digit format is 79643000201. 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
    5-3-279643-002-015-4-279643-0002-01