Equate Gel
NDC Package 79903-144-32

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Other Packages
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Equate (ethyl alcohol) gel is for personal hand hygiene to help prevent the spread of bacteria, and can be used in place of hand washing if soap andwater are not available. This formulation utilizes a gel delivery system. Marketed by Wal-mart Stores Inc., this product is identified by NDC 79903-144 and is authorized under FDA application 505G(a)(3).

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
79903-144-32
Package Description
946 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code
79903-144
11-Digit Billing Format
79903014432
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Equate
Non-Proprietary Name
Ethyl Alcohol
Substance Name
Alcohol
Dosage Form
Gel - A semisolid3 dosage form that contains a gelling agent to provide stiffness to a solution or a colloidal dispersion.4 A gel may contain suspended particles.
Administration Route
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)
ALCOHOL 700 mg/mL
Usage Information
For personal hand hygiene to help prevent the spread of bacteria, and can be used in place of hand washing if soap andwater are not available.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Wal-mart Stores Inc.
Product Type
Human Otc Drug
FDA Application #
505G(a)(3)
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
Start Marketing Date
11-13-2022
Listing Expiration
12-31-2027
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (79903-144). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

79903-144-03
89 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
79903-144-12
355 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
79903-144-60
1770 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 79903-144-32 identifies a specific commercial package of 946 ml in 1 bottle, plastic of Equate, a human over the counter drug labeled by Wal-mart Stores Inc.. This gel is formulated for topical use and contains alcohol 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 Wal-mart Stores Inc. on November 13, 2022. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2027.

How is this Wal-mart Stores Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 79903014432. 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)
79903-144-32
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
79903-0144-32

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