What is NDC 32909-116?

32909-116 is the product NDC for Varibar Nectar (barium sulfate), Barium sulfate 400 mg/mL suspension, listed with the FDA by E-Z-EM Canada Inc. It has 2 package NDCs, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

What drug is associated with this NDC?

Varibar Nectar (Barium sulfate).

E-Z-EM Canada Inc, NDC labeler code 32909. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.

What other NDCs exist for Varibar Nectar?

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.

Varibar Nectar NDC 32909-116 | National Drug Code

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)32909-116Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width32909-0116Add 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
32909-116-00	32909011600	12 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CASE (32909-116-00) / 240 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTICMarketed from Nov 1, 2020
32909-116-55	32909011655	12 BOTTLE, GLASS in 1 CASE (32909-116-55) / 70 mL in 1 BOTTLE, GLASSMarketed from Nov 1, 2024

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): Varibar Nectar
Generic name (nonproprietary): barium sulfate
Active ingredients: Barium sulfate — 400 mg/mL
Dosage form: Suspension
Route: Oral
Labeler: E-Z-EM Canada IncNDC labeler code 32909
Product type: Prescription drug
Marketing category: NDA — New Drug ApplicationApplication NDA 208143
Marketing start: Nov 1, 2020
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2027
Other FDA classes: X-Ray Contrast Activity (Mechanism)
Identifiers: Product ID 32909-116_72761dd2-44f8-4bd7-b5ca-c577ec893a00SPL ID 72761dd2-44f8-4bd7-b5ca-c577ec893a00SPL set ID 5e7045f7-b771-d8af-ce30-be95b2597c10UNII 25BB7EKE2E
Pharmacologic class: Radiographic Contrast Agent

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

N432909011600 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 32909-0116-00. 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 May 15, 2026.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

VARIBAR NECTAR is indicated for use in modified barium swallow examinations to evaluate the oral and pharyngeal function and morphology in adult and pediatric patients. VARIBAR NECTAR is a radiographic contrast agent indicated for use in modified barium swallow examinations to evaluate the oral and pharyngeal function and morphology in adult and pediatric patients. ( 1 )

Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.

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About NDC 32909-116

What is NDC 32909-116?: 32909-116 is the product NDC for Varibar Nectar (barium sulfate), Barium sulfate 400 mg/mL suspension, listed with the FDA by E-Z-EM Canada Inc. It has 2 package NDCs, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: Varibar Nectar (Barium sulfate).
What is the active ingredient?: Barium sulfate.
Who is the labeler?: E-Z-EM Canada Inc, NDC labeler code 32909. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
What other NDCs exist for Varibar Nectar?: 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.

Other NDCs under NDA 208143

Products listed under the same FDA application: other strengths and forms, and repackagers who relabel the same product.

FDA NDC Directory listings under NDA 208143
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC
E-Z-Paquebarium sulfate	Barium sulfate .6 g/mL	SuspensionOral	E-Z-EM Canada Inc	32909-187
ENTERO Vu 24%barium sulfate	Barium sulfate 240 mg/mL	SuspensionOral	E-Z-EM Canada Inc	32909-146
Readi-Cat 2barium sulfate	Barium sulfate 20 mg/mL	SuspensionOral	E-Z-EM Canada Inc	32909-744
Readi-Cat 2 Banana Smoothiebarium sulfate	Barium sulfate 20 mg/mL	SuspensionOral	E-Z-EM Canada Inc	32909-742
Readi-Cat 2 Berry Smoothiebarium sulfate	Barium sulfate 20 mg/mL	SuspensionOral	E-Z-EM Canada Inc	32909-741
Readi-Cat 2 Creamy Vanilla Smoothiebarium sulfate	Barium sulfate 20 mg/mL	SuspensionOral	E-Z-EM Canada Inc	32909-746
Readi-Cat 2 Mochaccino Smoothiebarium sulfate	Barium sulfate 20 mg/mL	SuspensionOral	E-Z-EM Canada Inc	32909-747
Tagitol Vbarium sulfate	Barium sulfate 400 mg/mL	SuspensionOral	E-Z-EM Canada Inc	32909-814
Varibar Honeybarium sulfate	Barium sulfate 400 mg/mL	SuspensionOral	E-Z-EM Canada Inc	32909-122
Varibar Thin Honeybarium sulfate	Barium sulfate 400 mg/mL	SuspensionOral	E-Z-EM Canada Inc	32909-121

Varibar Nectar (Barium sulfate) NDC 32909-116