Prescription drug · NDA
Bicillin L-A (Penicillin g benzathine) NDC 50090-1016
Penicillin g benzathine 1200000 [iU]/2mL · Injection, Suspension · Intramuscular · A-S Medication Solutions
NDC codes
FDA NDC Directory| Package NDC | 11-digit (billing) | Package | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50090-1016-0 | 50090101600 | 10 SYRINGE in 1 PACKAGE (50090-1016-0) / 2 mL in 1 SYRINGEMarketed from Jul 6, 2015 | |
| 50090-1016-1 | 50090101601 | 1 SYRINGE in 1 PACKAGE (50090-1016-1) / 2 mL in 1 SYRINGEMarketed from Jul 6, 2015 |
How the 11-digit form is made: The package segment has 1 digit, so one leading zero is added to it (5-4-1 → 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)
- Bicillin L-A
- Generic name (nonproprietary)
- penicillin g benzathine
- Active ingredients
- Penicillin g benzathine — 1200000 [iU]/2mL
- Dosage form
- Injection, Suspension
- Route
- Intramuscular
- Labeler
- A-S Medication SolutionsNDC labeler code 50090
- Product type
- Prescription drug
- Marketing category
- NDA — New Drug ApplicationApplication NDA 050141
- Marketing start
- Listing expires
- Other FDA classes
- Penicillins (Chemical structure)
- Identifiers
- Product ID 50090-1016_78cd2843-8c8f-43a1-b511-ba65823588aeSPL ID 78cd2843-8c8f-43a1-b511-ba65823588aeSPL set ID a519a9bf-8fec-4fd3-b0b2-f4ae8c7f20ceRxCUI 731564, 731566, 731567, 731568UNII RIT82F58GK
- Pharmacologic class
- Penicillin-class Antibacterial
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 drug-specific HCPCS code in Med-Code's directory for this product. The directory is curated and not complete — check the current CMS HCPCS file before billing.
- Administration
Drug administration (CPT 96360–96549)
When a clinician administers the drug, the administration is reported separately. Codes in this range cover hydration, therapeutic injections and infusions, and chemotherapy or other complex drug administration. The right code depends on route, duration and drug type, and self-administered drugs are not billed this way.
- NDC on a medical claim
N450090101600followed by a unit qualifier and the quantityPackage 50090-1016-00. 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 . This label includes a boxed warning.
Indications (excerpt from the label)
INDICATIONS AND USAGE To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Bicillin L-A and other antibacterial drugs, Bicillin L-A should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy. Intramuscular penicillin G benzathine is indicated in the treatment of infections due to penicillin-G-sensitive microorganisms that are susceptible to the lo…
Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.
About NDC 50090-1016
- What is NDC 50090-1016?
- 50090-1016 is the product NDC for Bicillin L-A (penicillin g benzathine), Penicillin g benzathine 1200000 [iU]/2mL injection, suspension, listed with the FDA by A-S Medication Solutions. It has 2 package NDCs, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
- What drug is associated with this NDC?
- Bicillin L-A (Penicillin G benzathine).
- What is the active ingredient?
- Penicillin g benzathine.
- Who is the labeler?
- A-S Medication Solutions, NDC labeler code 50090. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
- What other NDCs exist for Bicillin L-A?
- 3 other product NDCs are listed under this name. See all Bicillin L-A NDCs.
- Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?
- Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory. See Billing references above.
Related NDCs: other Bicillin L-A products
Other finished products listed under the same name: strengths, forms and labelers.
| Product | Strength | Form · route | Labeler | Product NDC | Package NDCs (11-digit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bicillin L-Apenicillin g benzathine | Penicillin g benzathine 600000 [iU]/mL | Injection, SuspensionIntramuscular | Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc | 60793-700 | 60793-0700-10 |
| Bicillin L-Apenicillin g benzathine | Penicillin g benzathine 1200000 [iU]/2mL | Injection, SuspensionIntramuscular | Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc | 60793-701 | 60793-0701-10 |
| Bicillin L-Apenicillin g benzathine | Penicillin g benzathine 2400000 [iU]/4mL | Injection, SuspensionIntramuscular | Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc | 60793-702 | 60793-0702-10 |
Other NDCs under NDA 050141
Products listed under the same FDA application: other strengths and forms, and repackagers who relabel the same product.
| Product | Strength | Form · route | Labeler | Product NDC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bicillin L-Apenicillin g benzathine | Penicillin g benzathine 600000 [iU]/mL | Injection, SuspensionIntramuscular | Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc | 60793-700 |
| Bicillin L-Apenicillin g benzathine | Penicillin g benzathine 1200000 [iU]/2mL | Injection, SuspensionIntramuscular | Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc | 60793-701 |
| Bicillin L-Apenicillin g benzathine | Penicillin g benzathine 2400000 [iU]/4mL | Injection, SuspensionIntramuscular | Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc | 60793-702 |