Permethrin Cream
NDC Package 84386-073-60

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

Package Information

Permethrin cream is a medication used to treat scabies, a condition caused by tiny insects called mites that infest and irritate your skin. This formulation utilizes a cream delivery system. Marketed by Aurobindo Pharma Limited, this product is identified by NDC 84386-073 and is authorized under FDA application NDA019855.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
84386-073-60
Package Description
1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 60 g in 1 TUBE
Product Code
84386-073
11-Digit Billing Format
84386007360
Billing Unit
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
Units Per Package
60 GM
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Permethrin
Non-Proprietary Name
Permethrin
Substance Name
Permethrin
Dosage Form
Cream - An emulsion, semisolid3 dosage form, usually containing > 20% water and volatiles5 and/or < 50% hydrocarbons, waxes, or polyols as the vehicle. This dosage form is generally for external application to the skin or mucous membranes.
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)
PERMETHRIN 50 mg/g
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
This medication is used to treat scabies, a condition caused by tiny insects called mites that infest and irritate your skin. Permethrin belongs to a class of drugs known as pyrethrins. Permethrin works by paralyzing and killing the mites and their eggs.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Aurobindo Pharma Limited
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
NDA019855
Marketing Category
NDA AUTHORIZED GENERIC - A product marketed as a "generic" drug under an approved New Drug Application (NDA), rather than an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA),.
Start Marketing Date
01-22-2024
Listing Expiration
12-31-2027
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 84386-073-60 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 tube in 1 carton / 60 g in 1 tube of Permethrin, a human prescription drug labeled by Aurobindo Pharma Limited. This product is billed per "GM" gram and contains an estimated amount of 60 billable units per package. This cream is formulated for topical use and contains permethrin 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 Aurobindo Pharma Limited on January 22, 2024. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2027.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used to treat scabies, a condition caused by tiny insects called mites that infest and irritate your skin. Permethrin belongs to a class of drugs known as pyrethrins. Permethrin works by paralyzing and killing the mites and their eggs.

How is this Aurobindo Pharma Limited product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 84386007360. Quantities are measured in per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight.. There are 60 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)
84386-073-60
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
84386-0073-60

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