What is NDC 0143-9742?

0143-9742 is the product NDC for Oxytocin, Oxytocin 10 [USP'U]/mL injection, listed with the FDA by West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp, NDC labeler code 0143. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.

What other NDCs exist for Oxytocin?

5 other product NDCs are listed under this name.

Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?

Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory.

Oxytocin NDC 0143-9742 | National Drug Code

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)0143-9742Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width00143-9742Add the package segment from the table below.

Package NDCs as listed with the FDA, and the 11-digit 5-4-2 form used on claims. The highlighted digit is the added leading zero.
Package NDC	11-digit (billing)	Package	Copy
0143-9742-25	0014397422500143974225	25 VIAL in 1 CARTON (0143-9742-25) / 10 mL in 1 VIAL (0143-9742-01)Marketed from Feb 13, 2013

How the 11-digit form is made: The labeler segment has 4 digits, so one leading zero is added to it (4-4-2 → 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): Oxytocin
Generic name (nonproprietary): oxytocin
Active ingredients: Oxytocin — 10 [USP'U]/mL
Dosage form: Injection
Route: Intramuscular, Intravenous
Labeler: West-Ward Pharmaceuticals CorpNDC labeler code 0143
Product type: Prescription drug
Marketing category: ANDA — Abbreviated New Drug Application (generic)Application ANDA 200219
Marketing start: Feb 13, 2013
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2026
Other FDA classes: Increased Uterine Smooth Muscle Contraction or Tone (Physiologic effect)Oxytocin (Chemical structure)
Identifiers: Product ID 0143-9742_9a99920c-c630-487a-a1fc-5289eeaf451bSPL ID 9a99920c-c630-487a-a1fc-5289eeaf451bSPL set ID d16a48c5-6b71-40a0-bcda-204f043fe832RxCUI 238013, 1791721UNII 1JQS135EYN
Pharmacologic class: Oxytocic

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.

How CPT relates to drug billing

NDC on a medical claim

N400143974225 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 00143-9742-25. 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 Dec 14, 2018. This label includes a boxed warning.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

INDICATIONS AND USAGE IMPORTANT NOTICE Oxytocin Injection, USP (synthetic) is indicated for the medical rather than the elective induction of labor. Available data and information are inadequate to define the benefits to risks considerations in the use of the drug product for elective induction. Elective induction of labor is defined as the initiation of labor for convenience in an individual with a term pregnancy who is free of medical indications. Antepartum Oxytocin Injection, USP (synthetic) is indicated for the initiation or improvement of uterine contractions, where this is desirable and considered suitable, in order to achieve early vaginal delivery for fetal or maternal reasons. It i…

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About NDC 0143-9742

What is NDC 0143-9742?: 0143-9742 is the product NDC for Oxytocin, Oxytocin 10 [USP'U]/mL injection, listed with the FDA by West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: Oxytocin.
What is the active ingredient?: Oxytocin.
Who is the labeler?: West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp, NDC labeler code 0143. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
What other NDCs exist for Oxytocin?: 5 other product NDCs are listed under this name. See all Oxytocin NDCs.
Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?: Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory. See Billing references above.

Other finished products listed under the same name: strengths, forms and labelers.

Other Oxytocin NDCs
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC	Package NDCs (11-digit)
Oxytocin	Oxytocin 10 [USP'U]/mL	Injection, SolutionIntramuscular, Intravenous	REMEDYREPACK INC.	70518-4233	70518-4233-00
Oxytocin	Oxytocin 10 [USP'U]/mL	Injection, SolutionIntramuscular, Intravenous	Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC	65219-021	65219-0021-01
Oxytocin	Oxytocin 10 [USP'U]/mL	InjectionIntramuscular, Intravenous	West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp	0143-9743	00143-9743-25
Oxytocin	Oxytocin 10 [USP'U]/mL	Injection, SolutionIntramuscular, Intravenous	Cardinal Health 107, LLC	55154-9584	55154-9584-05
Oxytocin	Oxytocin 10 [USP'U]/mL	Injection, SolutionIntramuscular, Intravenous	Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC	63323-012	63323-0012-1063323-0012-1163323-0012-30

Other NDCs under ANDA 200219

Products listed under the same FDA application: other strengths and forms, and repackagers who relabel the same product.

FDA NDC Directory listings under ANDA 200219
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC
Oxytocin	Oxytocin 10 [USP'U]/mL	InjectionIntramuscular, Intravenous	West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp	0143-9743