Prescription drug · BLA
Avonex (interferon beta-1a) NDC 59627-002
Interferon beta-1a 30 ug/.5mL · Injection, Solution · Intramuscular · Biogen Inc.
NDC codes
FDA NDC Directory| Package NDC | 11-digit (billing) | Package | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59627-002-06 | 59627000206 | 1 TRAY in 1 CARTON (59627-002-06) / 1 SYRINGE in 1 TRAY (59627-002-07) / .5 mL in 1 SYRINGEMarketed from May 23, 2003 |
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)
- Avonex
- Generic name (nonproprietary)
- interferon beta-1a
- Active ingredients
- Interferon beta-1a — 30 ug/.5mL
- Dosage form
- Injection, Solution
- Route
- Intramuscular
- Labeler
- Biogen Inc.
- Product type
- Prescription drug
- Marketing category
- BLA — Biologics License ApplicationApplication BLA 103628
- Marketing start
- Listing expires
- Other FDA classes
- Interferon-beta (Chemical structure)
- Identifiers
- Product ID 59627-002_8c84155d-4436-404a-bb05-aee683889f0bSPL ID 8c84155d-4436-404a-bb05-aee683889f0bSPL set ID d70a39cc-de15-4c12-a1ec-8063b69ea0e1RxCUI 727813, 727816, 797544, 1650899, 1650901UNII XRO4566Q4RUPC 0359627002066
- Pharmacologic class
- Interferon beta
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
N459627000206followed by a unit qualifier and the quantityPackage 59627-0002-06. 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)
AVONEX is indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults. AVONEX is for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults. ( 1 )
Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.
Other NDCs under BLA 103628
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avonex Peninterferon beta-1a | Interferon beta-1a 30 ug/.5mL | Injection, SolutionIntramuscular | Biogen Inc. | 59627-003 |
| Avonexinterferon beta-1a | — | KitIntramuscular | Biogen Inc. | 59627-222 |
| Avonexinterferon beta-1a | — | KitIntramuscular | Biogen Inc. | 59627-333 |