What is NDC 51662-1290?

51662-1290 is the product NDC for Adrenalin (Epinephrine), Epinephrine 1 mg/mL injection, listed with the FDA by HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst. It has 2 package NDCs, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst, NDC labeler code 51662. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.

What other NDCs exist for Adrenalin (Epinephrine)?

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

Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?

Yes: J0171, Injection, adrenalin, epinephrine, 0.1 mg.

Adrenalin (Epinephrine) NDC 51662-1290

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)51662-1290Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width51662-1290Add 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
51662-1290-1	51662129001	1 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE (51662-1290-1)Marketed from Sep 21, 2018
51662-1290-3	51662129003	25 POUCH in 1 CASE (51662-1290-3) / 1 mL in 1 POUCH (51662-1290-2)Marketed from Apr 29, 2020

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): Adrenalin (Epinephrine)
Generic name (nonproprietary): adrenalin (epinephrine)
Active ingredients: Epinephrine — 1 mg/mL
Dosage form: Injection
Route: Intramuscular, Subcutaneous
Labeler: HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirstNDC labeler code 51662
Product type: Prescription drug
Marketing category: NDA — New Drug ApplicationApplication NDA 204200
Marketing start: Sep 21, 2018
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2026
Other FDA classes: Adrenergic alpha-Agonists (Mechanism)Adrenergic beta-Agonists (Mechanism)Catecholamines (Chemical structure)
Identifiers: Product ID 51662-1290_120003b7-8ffd-a631-e063-6394a90a2c0bSPL ID 120003b7-8ffd-a631-e063-6394a90a2c0bSPL set ID 7663c49d-1b1d-755d-e053-2991aa0a4ee3RxCUI 1660014UNII YKH834O4BH
Pharmacologic class: Catecholamine; alpha-Adrenergic Agonist; beta-Adrenergic Agonist

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 codeMed-Code curated

J0171 — Injection, adrenalin, epinephrine, 0.1 mg

Billing unit: 0.1 mg. Units on the claim = dose given ÷ 0.1 mg.

Applies when epinephrine is administered in a clinical setting. Auto-injectors dispensed to patients are billed by NDC through a pharmacy benefit.

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.

How CPT relates to drug billing

NDC on a medical claim

N451662129001 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 51662-1290-01. 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 Feb 22, 2024.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

Adrenalin® is available as a single-use 1 mL vial and a multiple-use 30 mL vial for intramuscular and subcutaneous use. Emergency treatment of allergic reactions (Type I), including anaphylaxis, which may result from allergic reactions to insect stings, biting insects, foods, drugs, sera, diagnostic testing substances and other allergens, as well as idiopathic anaphylaxis or exercise-induced anaphylaxis. The signs and symptoms associated with anaphylaxis include flushing, apprehension, syncope, tachycardia, thready or unobtainable pulse associated with hypotension, convulsions, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, involuntary voiding, airway swelling, laryngospasm, bronchospasm, pruritus…

Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.

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About NDC 51662-1290

What is NDC 51662-1290?: 51662-1290 is the product NDC for Adrenalin (Epinephrine), Epinephrine 1 mg/mL injection, listed with the FDA by HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst. It has 2 package NDCs, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: Adrenalin (Epinephrine).
What is the active ingredient?: Epinephrine.
Who is the labeler?: HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst, NDC labeler code 51662. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
What other NDCs exist for Adrenalin (Epinephrine)?: None: this is the only finished product listed under this name.
Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?: Yes: J0171, Injection, adrenalin, epinephrine, 0.1 mg. See Billing references above.

Other NDCs under NDA 204200

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

FDA NDC Directory listings under NDA 204200
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC
Epinephrine Professionalepinephrine and isopropyl alcohol	—	KitIntramuscular, Subcutaneous	Focus Health Group	24357-011
Epinephrine Convenience Kitepinephrine	—	KitIntramuscular, Subcutaneous	HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst	51662-1507
Adrenalinepinephrine	Epinephrine 1 mg/mL	InjectionIntramuscular, Intravenous, Subcutaneous	Medical Purchasing Solutions, LLC	71872-7223
Adrenalinepinephrine	Epinephrine 1 mg/mL	InjectionIntramuscular, Intravenous, Subcutaneous	ProPharma Distribution	84549-159
Adrenalinepineprine	Epinephrine 1 mg/mL	InjectionIntramuscular, Intravenous, Subcutaneous	Henry Schein, Inc.	0404-9810
Adrenalin Vialsepinephrine	Epinephrine 1 mg/mL	InjectionIntramuscular, Intravenous, Subcutaneous	Sina Health Inc	70385-2024
Adrenalinepinephrine	Epinephrine 1 mg/mL	InjectionIntramuscular, Intravenous, Subcutaneous	Par Health USA, LLC	42023-159