What is NDC 27437-050?

27437-050 is the product NDC for Methergine (methylergonovine maleate), Methylergonovine maleate .2 mg/1 tablet, listed with the FDA by Lupin Pharmaceuticals,Inc.. It has 2 package NDCs, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

What drug is associated with this NDC?

Methergine (Methylergonovine maleate).

Lupin Pharmaceuticals,Inc., NDC labeler code 27437. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.

What other NDCs exist for Methergine?

None: this is the only finished product listed under this name.

Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?

Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory.

Methergine NDC 27437-050 | National Drug Code

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)27437-050Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width27437-0050Add the package segment from the table below.

Package NDCs as listed with the FDA, and the 11-digit 5-4-2 form used on claims. The highlighted digit is the added leading zero.
Package NDC	11-digit (billing)	Package	Copy
27437-050-56	27437005056	28 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (27437-050-56)Marketed from Apr 4, 2016
27437-050-57	27437005057	12 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (27437-050-57)Marketed from Apr 4, 2016

How the 11-digit form is made: The product segment has 3 digits, so one leading zero is added to it (5-3-2 → 5-4-2). Formatting the NDC does not by itself make it billable — the product, package and quantity must match what was dispensed or administered, and payer rules apply. Conversion rules

Product information

Brand name (proprietary): Methergine
Generic name (nonproprietary): methylergonovine maleate
Active ingredients: Methylergonovine maleate — .2 mg/1
Dosage form: Tablet
Route: Oral
Labeler: Lupin Pharmaceuticals,Inc.NDC labeler code 27437
Product type: Prescription drug
Marketing category: ANDA — Abbreviated New Drug Application (generic)Application ANDA 091577
Marketing start: Apr 4, 2016
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2026
Other FDA classes: Ergolines (Chemical structure)
Identifiers: Product ID 27437-050_0c5bd53a-48a3-4892-aeaf-ea0abc73e612SPL ID 0c5bd53a-48a3-4892-aeaf-ea0abc73e612SPL set ID 3f04ca06-fe52-46d6-96cd-2e77ef6fa36fRxCUI 996824, 996826UNII IR84JPZ1RK
Pharmacologic class: Ergot Derivative

Billing references

What Med-Code can say about coding this product, and where each statement comes from. Nothing here is inferred from the name alone.

HCPCS codeNo match

No HCPCS code in Med-Code's directory. Oral products like this are usually dispensed by a pharmacy and billed by NDC.

NDC on a medical claim

N427437005056 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 27437-0050-56. Unit qualifiers: F2 (international unit), GR (gram), ME (milligram), ML (milliliter), UN (unit (each)). The qualifier and quantity depend on what was given. About the N4 qualifier

Product label

Current FDA label (SPL), effective Mar 20, 2024.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Following delivery of placenta, for routine management of uterine atony, hemorrhage and subinvolution of the uterus. For control of uterine hemorrhage in the second stage of labor following delivery of the anterior shoulder.

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About NDC 27437-050

What is NDC 27437-050?: 27437-050 is the product NDC for Methergine (methylergonovine maleate), Methylergonovine maleate .2 mg/1 tablet, listed with the FDA by Lupin Pharmaceuticals,Inc.. It has 2 package NDCs, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: Methergine (Methylergonovine maleate).
What is the active ingredient?: Methylergonovine maleate.
Who is the labeler?: Lupin Pharmaceuticals,Inc., NDC labeler code 27437. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
What other NDCs exist for Methergine?: None: this is the only finished product listed under this name.
Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?: Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory. See Billing references above.

Methergine (Methylergonovine maleate) NDC 27437-050