Prescription drug · ANDA
Ephedrine sulfate NDC 72603-203
Ephedrine sulfate 50 mg/mL · Injection · Intravenous · NorthStar RxLLC
NDC codes
FDA NDC Directory| Package NDC | 11-digit (billing) | Package | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72603-203-10 | 7260302031072603020310 | 10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (72603-203-10) / 1 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE (72603-203-01)Marketed from Jul 10, 2026 | |
| 72603-203-25 | 7260302032572603020325 | 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (72603-203-25) / 1 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE (72603-203-01)Marketed from May 1, 2024 |
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)
- Ephedrine sulfate
- Generic name (nonproprietary)
- ephedrine sulfate
- Active ingredients
- Ephedrine sulfate — 50 mg/mL
- Dosage form
- Injection
- Route
- Intravenous
- Labeler
- NorthStar RxLLCNDC labeler code 72603
- Product type
- Prescription drug
- Marketing category
- ANDA — Abbreviated New Drug Application (generic)Application ANDA 216129
- Marketing start
- Listing expires
- Other FDA classes
- Adrenergic alpha-Agonists (Mechanism)Adrenergic beta-Agonists (Mechanism)Increased Norepinephrine Activity (Physiologic effect)
- Identifiers
- Product ID 72603-203_62c7243e-7577-4c4c-a17c-aee25ea02bf9SPL ID 62c7243e-7577-4c4c-a17c-aee25ea02bf9SPL set ID b6fc8311-7853-4666-a1c2-668a04fe2119RxCUI 1116294UNII U6X61U5ZEGUPC 0372603203011
- Pharmacologic class
- Norepinephrine Releasing Agent; 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 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
N472603020310followed by a unit qualifier and the quantityPackage 72603-0203-10. 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)
Ephedrine sulfate injection is indicated for the treatment of clinically important hypotension occurring in the setting of anesthesia. Ephedrine sulfate injection is an alpha- and beta-adrenergic agonist and a norepinephrine-releasing agent that is indicated for the treatment of clinically important hypotension occurring in the setting of anesthesia. ( 1 )
Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.
About NDC 72603-203
- What is NDC 72603-203?
- 72603-203 is the product NDC for Ephedrine sulfate, Ephedrine sulfate 50 mg/mL injection, listed with the FDA by NorthStar RxLLC. It has 2 package NDCs, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
- What drug is associated with this NDC?
- Ephedrine sulfate.
- What is the active ingredient?
- Ephedrine sulfate.
- Who is the labeler?
- NorthStar RxLLC, NDC labeler code 72603. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
- What other NDCs exist for Ephedrine sulfate?
- 32 other product NDCs are listed under this name. See all Ephedrine sulfate NDCs.
- Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?
- Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory. See Billing references above.
Related NDCs: other Ephedrine sulfate products
Other finished products listed under the same name: strengths, forms and labelers.
| Product | Strength | Form · route | Labeler | Product NDC | Package NDCs (11-digit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ephedrine sulfate | Ephedrine sulfate 50 mg/mL | InjectionIntravenous | Baxter Healthcare Corporation | 36000-336 | 36000-0336-25 |
| Ephedrine Sulfate | Ephedrine sulfate 50 mg/mL | InjectionIntravenous | REMEDYREPACK INC. | 70518-4433 | 70518-4433-00 |
| ephedrine sulfate | Ephedrine sulfate 5 mg/mL | InjectionIntravenous | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | 65219-546 | 65219-0546-05 |
| ephedrine sulfate | Ephedrine sulfate 5 mg/mL | InjectionIntravenous | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | 65219-548 | 65219-0548-10 |
| Ephedrine Sulfate | Ephedrine sulfate 5 mg/mL | InjectionIntravenous | Gland Pharma Limited | 68083-610 | 68083-0610-10 |
| Ephedrine Sulfate | Ephedrine sulfate 5 mg/mL | InjectionIntravenous | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | 0641-6236 | 00641-6236-10 |
| Ephedrine Sulfate | Ephedrine sulfate 50 mg/mL | InjectionIntravenous | Somerset Therapeutics, LLC | 70069-819 | 70069-0819-10 |
| Ephedrine Sulfate | Ephedrine sulfate 50 mg/mL | InjectionIntravenous | Caplin Steriles Limited | 65145-158 | 65145-0158-25 |
| Ephedrine Sulfate | Ephedrine sulfate 5 mg/mL | InjectionIntravenous | Par Health USA, LLC | 42023-243 | 42023-0243-99 |
| Ephedrine Sulfate | Ephedrine sulfate 50 mg/mL | Injection, SolutionIntravenous | Sagent Pharmaceuticals | 25021-836 | 25021-0836-01 |
Other NDCs under ANDA 216129
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ephedrine sulfate | Ephedrine sulfate 50 mg/mL | InjectionIntravenous | Lifestar Pharma LLC | 70756-611 |
| Ephedrine sulfate | Ephedrine sulfate 50 mg/mL | InjectionIntravenous | Medical Purchasing Solutions, LLC | 71872-7302 |
| Ephedrine sulfate | Ephedrine sulfate 50 mg/mL | InjectionIntravenous | ProPharma Distribution | 84549-611 |