Prescription drug · ANDA
Ertapenem (Ertapenem sodium) NDC 60505-4956
Ertapenem sodium 1 g/20mL · Injection · Intramuscular, Intravenous · Apotex Corp
NDC codes
FDA NDC Directory| Package NDC | 11-digit (billing) | Package | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60505-4956-0 | 60505495600 | 10 VIAL in 1 CARTON (60505-4956-0) / 20 mL in 1 VIAL (60505-4956-1)Marketed from Oct 1, 2026 |
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)
- Ertapenem
- Generic name (nonproprietary)
- ertapenem sodium
- Active ingredients
- Ertapenem sodium — 1 g/20mL
- Dosage form
- Injection
- Route
- Intramuscular, Intravenous
- Labeler
- Apotex CorpNDC labeler code 60505
- Product type
- Prescription drug
- Marketing category
- ANDA — Abbreviated New Drug Application (generic)Application ANDA 207647
- Marketing start
- Listing expires
- Other FDA classes
- Carbapenems (Chemical structure)
- Identifiers
- Product ID 60505-4956_5b050245-aa04-4e28-e063-6394a90aeabcSPL ID 5b050245-aa04-4e28-e063-6394a90aeabc
- Pharmacologic class
- Penem 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
N460505495600followed by a unit qualifier and the quantityPackage 60505-4956-00. 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
The FDA listing for this product does not reference a label (SPL) set.
About NDC 60505-4956
- What is NDC 60505-4956?
- 60505-4956 is the product NDC for Ertapenem (ertapenem sodium), Ertapenem sodium 1 g/20mL injection, listed with the FDA by Apotex Corp. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
- What drug is associated with this NDC?
- Ertapenem (Ertapenem Sodium).
- What is the active ingredient?
- Ertapenem sodium.
- Who is the labeler?
- Apotex Corp, NDC labeler code 60505. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
- What other NDCs exist for Ertapenem?
- 16 other product NDCs are listed under this name. See all Ertapenem NDCs.
- Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?
- Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory. See Billing references above.
Related NDCs: other Ertapenem products
Other finished products listed under the same name: strengths, forms and labelers.
| Product | Strength | Form · route | Labeler | Product NDC | Package NDCs (11-digit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ertapenemertapenem sodium | Ertapenem sodium 1 g/1 | Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For solutionIntramuscular, Intravenous | Sagent Pharmaceuticals | 25021-199 | 25021-0199-66 |
| Ertapenemertapenem sodium | Ertapenem sodium 1 g/1 | Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For solutionIntramuscular, Intravenous | Sagent Pharmaceuticals | 25021-199 | 25021-0199-20 |
| Ertapenemertapenem sodium | Ertapenem sodium 1 g/1 | Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For solutionIntramuscular, Intravenous | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | 0143-9429 | 00143-9429-10 |
| Ertapenemertapenem sodium | Ertapenem sodium 1 g/1 | Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For solutionIntramuscular, Intravenous | Qilu Antibiotics Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | 51810-504 | 51810-0504-02 |
| Ertapenemertapenem sodium | Ertapenem sodium 1 g/1 | Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For solutionIntramuscular, Intravenous | Fosun Pharma USA Inc | 72266-159 | 72266-0159-0572266-0159-10 |
| Ertapenemertapenem sodium | Ertapenem sodium 1 g/1 | Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For solutionIntramuscular, Intravenous | Gland Pharma Limited | 68083-351 | 68083-0351-10 |
| Ertapenem | Ertapenem sodium 1 g/1 | Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For solutionIntramuscular, Intravenous | Hospira, Inc. | 0409-3510 | 00409-3510-22 |
| ertapenem | Ertapenem sodium 1 g/1 | Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For solutionIntramuscular, Intravenous | WG Critical Care, LLC | 44567-820 | 44567-0820-10 |
| Ertapenemertapenem sodium | Ertapenem sodium 1 g/1 | Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For solutionIntramuscular, Intravenous | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | 63323-823 | 63323-0823-20 |
| Ertapenemertapenem sodium | Ertapenem sodium 1 g/20mL | InjectionIntramuscular, Intravenous | BluePoint Laboratories | 68001-408 | 68001-0408-31 |
Other NDCs under ANDA 207647
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ertapenemertapenem sodium | Ertapenem sodium 1 g/20mL | InjectionIntramuscular, Intravenous | Savior Lifetec Corporation | 44647-051 |
| Ertapenemertapenem sodium | Ertapenem sodium 1 g/20mL | InjectionIntramuscular, Intravenous | Apotex Corp | 60505-6196 |
| Ertapenemertapenem sodium | Ertapenem sodium 1 g/20mL | InjectionIntramuscular, Intravenous | BluePoint Laboratories | 68001-408 |