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NDC Package 81962-001-03 Meropenem

Injection Intravenous - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
81962-001-03
Package Description:
25 VIAL in 1 CARTON / 20 mL in 1 VIAL
Product Code:
81962-001
Proprietary Name:
Meropenem
Non-Proprietary Name:
Meropenem
Substance Name:
Meropenem
Usage Information:
Meropenem is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a carbapenem-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
81962000103
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 1722934 - meropenem 500 MG Injection
  • RxCUI: 1722934 - meropenem (as meropenem trihydrate) 500 MG Injection
  • RxCUI: 1722939 - meropenem 1 GM Injection
  • RxCUI: 1722939 - meropenem 1000 MG Injection
  • RxCUI: 1722939 - meropenem (as meropenem trihydrate) 1000 MG Injection
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Brooks Steriscience Limited
    Dosage Form:
    Injection - A sterile preparation intended for parenteral use; five distinct classes of injections exist as defined by the USP.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Intravenous - Administration within or into a vein or veins.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • MEROPENEM 1 g/20mL
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Carbapenems - [CS]
  • Penem Antibacterial - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA216154
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    05-31-2023
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Other Product Packages

    The following packages are also available for this product:

    NDC Package CodePackage Description
    81962-001-011 VIAL in 1 CARTON / 20 mL in 1 VIAL
    81962-001-0210 VIAL in 1 CARTON / 20 mL in 1 VIAL

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 81962-001-03?

    The NDC Packaged Code 81962-001-03 is assigned to a package of 25 vial in 1 carton / 20 ml in 1 vial of Meropenem, a human prescription drug labeled by Brooks Steriscience Limited. The product's dosage form is injection and is administered via intravenous form.

    Is NDC 81962-001 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Meropenem with product code 81962-001 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Brooks Steriscience Limited on May 31, 2023 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 11-digit format for NDC 81962-001-03?

    The 11-digit format is 81962000103. 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
    5-3-281962-001-035-4-281962-0001-03