Prescription drug · NDA
Pemrydi Rtu (Pemetrexed disodium) NDC 70121-2461
Pemetrexed disodium hemipentahydrate 500 mg/50mL · Injection · Intravenous · Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
NDC codes
FDA NDC Directory| Package NDC | 11-digit (billing) | Package | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70121-2461-1 | 7012124610170121246101 | 1 VIAL in 1 CARTON (70121-2461-1) / 50 mL in 1 VIALMarketed from Jun 6, 2023 |
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)
- Pemrydi Rtu
- Generic name (nonproprietary)
- pemetrexed disodium
- Active ingredients
- Pemetrexed disodium hemipentahydrate — 500 mg/50mL
- Dosage form
- Injection
- Route
- Intravenous
- Labeler
- Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLCNDC labeler code 70121
- Product type
- Prescription drug
- Marketing category
- NDA — New Drug ApplicationApplication NDA 215179
- Marketing start
- Listing expires
- Other FDA classes
- Folic Acid Metabolism Inhibitors (Mechanism)
- Identifiers
- Product ID 70121-2461_b6a00be1-95d1-4b91-93bf-4430a57eeff6SPL ID b6a00be1-95d1-4b91-93bf-4430a57eeff6SPL set ID 0f006b06-ab85-423d-ba0c-dfc3fc25844eRxCUI 2637958, 2637964, 2637966, 2637967, 2637968, 2637969UNII F4GSH45R4CUPC 0370121246213, 0370121246114, 0370121245315
- Pharmacologic class
- Folate Analog Metabolic Inhibitor
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
N470121246101followed by a unit qualifier and the quantityPackage 70121-2461-01. 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 AND USAGE PEMRYDI RTU ® is a folate analog metabolic inhibitor indicated: in combination with pembrolizumab and platinum chemotherapy, for the initial treatment of patients with metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations. ( 1.1 ) in combination with cisplatin for the initial treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic, non-squamous NSCLC. ( 1.1 ) as a single agent for the maintenance treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic, non-squamous NSCLC whose disease has not progressed after four cycles of platinum-based first-line chemotherapy. ( 1.1 ) as a single agent for the treatment of pa…
Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.
About NDC 70121-2461
- What is NDC 70121-2461?
- 70121-2461 is the product NDC for Pemrydi Rtu (pemetrexed disodium), Pemetrexed disodium hemipentahydrate 500 mg/50mL injection, listed with the FDA by Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
- What drug is associated with this NDC?
- Pemrydi Rtu (Pemetrexed disodium).
- What is the active ingredient?
- Pemetrexed disodium hemipentahydrate.
- Who is the labeler?
- Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, NDC labeler code 70121. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
- What other NDCs exist for Pemrydi Rtu?
- 2 other product NDCs are listed under this name. See all Pemrydi Rtu NDCs.
- Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?
- Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory. See Billing references above.
Related NDCs: other Pemrydi Rtu products
Other finished products listed under the same name: strengths, forms and labelers.
| Product | Strength | Form · route | Labeler | Product NDC | Package NDCs (11-digit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pemrydi Rtupemetrexed disodium | Pemetrexed disodium hemipentahydrate 100 mg/10mL | InjectionIntravenous | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | 70121-2453 | 70121-2453-01 |
| Pemrydi Rtupemetrexed disodium | Pemetrexed disodium hemipentahydrate 1000 mg/100mL | InjectionIntravenous | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | 70121-2462 | 70121-2462-01 |
Other NDCs under NDA 215179
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pemetrexedpemetrexed disodium | Pemetrexed disodium hemipentahydrate 100 mg/10mL | InjectionIntravenous | Shilpa Medicare Limited | 63759-3048 |
| Pemetrexedpemetrexed disodium | Pemetrexed disodium hemipentahydrate 500 mg/50mL | InjectionIntravenous | Shilpa Medicare Limited | 63759-3049 |
| Pemetrexedpemetrexed disodium | Pemetrexed disodium hemipentahydrate 1000 mg/100mL | InjectionIntravenous | Shilpa Medicare Limited | 63759-3050 |
| Pemrydi Rtupemetrexed disodium | Pemetrexed disodium hemipentahydrate 100 mg/10mL | InjectionIntravenous | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | 70121-2453 |
| Pemrydi Rtupemetrexed disodium | Pemetrexed disodium hemipentahydrate 1000 mg/100mL | InjectionIntravenous | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | 70121-2462 |