Prescription drug · NDA
Epinephrine NDC 51662-1531
Epinephrine .1 mg/mL · Injection, Solution · Intravenous · HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst
NDC codes
FDA NDC Directory| Package NDC | 11-digit (billing) | Package | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51662-1531-1 | 51662153101 | 1 SYRINGE, GLASS in 1 CARTON (51662-1531-1) / 10 mL in 1 SYRINGE, GLASSMarketed from Apr 25, 2021 | |
| 51662-1531-3 | 51662153103 | 50 POUCH in 1 CARTON (51662-1531-3) / 1 CARTON in 1 POUCH (51662-1531-2) / 1 SYRINGE, GLASS in 1 CARTON / 10 mL in 1 SYRINGE, GLASSMarketed from Apr 25, 2021 |
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)
- Epinephrine
- Generic name (nonproprietary)
- epinephrine
- Active ingredients
- Epinephrine — .1 mg/mL
- Dosage form
- Injection, Solution
- Route
- Intravenous
- Labeler
- HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirstNDC labeler code 51662
- Product type
- Prescription drug
- Marketing category
- NDA — New Drug ApplicationApplication NDA 209359
- Marketing start
- Listing expires
- Other FDA classes
- Adrenergic alpha-Agonists (Mechanism)Adrenergic beta-Agonists (Mechanism)Catecholamines (Chemical structure)
- Identifiers
- Product ID 51662-1531_1032c441-4e3d-930a-e063-6394a90a5f35SPL ID 1032c441-4e3d-930a-e063-6394a90a5f35SPL set ID c0d1def8-9f47-0d3e-e053-2995a90af955RxCUI 727373UNII 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.
- NDC on a medical claim
N451662153101followed by a unit qualifier and the quantityPackage 51662-1531-01. 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 .
Indications (excerpt from the label)
1. INDICATIONS & USAGE 1.1 Hypotension associated with Septic Shock Epinephrine Injection USP, 1 mg/10 mL (0.1 mg/mL) is indicated to increase mean arterial blood pressure in adult patients with hypotension associated with septic shock.
Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.
About NDC 51662-1531
- What is NDC 51662-1531?
- 51662-1531 is the product NDC for Epinephrine, Epinephrine .1 mg/mL injection, solution, 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?
- 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 Epinephrine?
- 74 other product NDCs are listed under this name. See all Epinephrine NDCs.
- Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?
- Yes: J0171, Injection, adrenalin, epinephrine, 0.1 mg. See Billing references above.
Related NDCs: other Epinephrine products
Other finished products listed under the same name: strengths, forms and labelers.
| Product | Strength | Form · route | Labeler | Product NDC | Package NDCs (11-digit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| epinephrine | Epinephrine 1 mg/mL | InjectionIntramuscular, Intravenous, Subcutaneous | Gland Pharma Limited | 68083-699 | 68083-0699-1068083-0699-25 |
| Epinephrine | Epinephrine 1 mg/mL | InjectionIntramuscular, Intravenous, Subcutaneous | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | 0143-9476 | 00143-9476-25 |
| Epinephrine | Epinephrine 1 mg/mL | InjectionIntramuscular, Intravenous, Subcutaneous | HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst | 51662-1708 | 51662-1708-03 |
| epinephrine | Epinephrine 1 mg/mL | Injection, Solution, ConcentrateIntramuscular, Intravenous, Subcutaneous | Baxter Healthcare Corporation | 43066-801 | 43066-0801-02 |
| epinephrine | Epinephrine 1 mg/mL | Injection, Solution, ConcentrateIntramuscular, Intravenous, Subcutaneous | Baxter Healthcare Corporation | 43066-803 | 43066-0803-25 |
| epinephrine | Epinephrine bitartrate 16 ug/mL | Injection, SolutionIntravenous | Baxter Healthcare Corporation | 0338-0006 | 00338-0006-20 |
| epinephrine | Epinephrine .15 mg/.15mL | InjectionSubcutaneous | REMEDYREPACK INC. | 70518-4573 | 70518-4573-00 |
| epinephrine | Epinephrine 1 mg/mL | InjectionIntramuscular, Intravenous, Subcutaneous | GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS INC., USA | 68462-761 | 68462-0761-30 |
| Epinephrine | Epinephrine 1 mg/mL | InjectionIntramuscular, Intravenous, Subcutaneous | Amneal Pharmaceuticals Private Limited | 80830-1659 | 80830-1659-02 |
| epinephrine | Epinephrine 1 mg/mL | InjectionIntramuscular, Intravenous, Subcutaneous | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | 70121-1660 | 70121-1660-02 |
Other NDCs under NDA 209359
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epinephrine | Epinephrine .1 mg/mL | Injection, SolutionIntravenous | Medical Purchasing Solutions, LLC | 71872-7250 |