NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory
Product NDC (as listed)0299-5906Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.
Product NDC at billing width00299-5906Add 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 NDC11-digit (billing)PackageCopy
0299-5906-00002995906002 g in 1 TUBE (0299-5906-00)Marketed from Nov 1, 2019 · Sample package
0299-5906-02002995906021 TUBE in 1 BLISTER PACK (0299-5906-02) / 2 g in 1 TUBEMarketed from Jul 1, 2015 · Sample package
0299-5906-05002995906051 TUBE in 1 BLISTER PACK (0299-5906-05) / 5 g in 1 TUBEMarketed from Jul 1, 2015 · Sample package
0299-5906-15002995906151 BOTTLE, PUMP in 1 CARTON (0299-5906-15) / 15 g in 1 BOTTLE, PUMPMarketed from Jul 1, 2015
0299-5906-30002995906301 BOTTLE, PUMP in 1 CARTON (0299-5906-30) / 30 g in 1 BOTTLE, PUMPMarketed from Jul 1, 2015
0299-5906-45002995906451 BOTTLE, PUMP in 1 CARTON (0299-5906-45) / 45 g in 1 BOTTLE, PUMPMarketed from Jul 1, 2015
0299-5906-60002995906601 BOTTLE, PUMP in 1 CARTON (0299-5906-60) / 60 g in 1 BOTTLE, PUMPMarketed from Jul 1, 2015
0299-5906-70002995906701 BOTTLE, PUMP in 1 CARTON (0299-5906-70) / 70 g in 1 BOTTLE, PUMPMarketed from Jul 1, 2015

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)
epiduo forte
Generic name (nonproprietary)
adapalene and benzoyl peroxide
Active ingredients
Adapalene3 mg/gBenzoyl peroxide25 mg/g
Dosage form
Gel
Route
Topical
Product type
Prescription drug
Marketing category
NDA — New Drug ApplicationApplication NDA 207917
Marketing start
Listing expires
Other FDA classes
Retinoids (Chemical structure)
Identifiers
Product ID 0299-5906_253bb988-14bf-4654-e063-6394a90a0fe0SPL ID 253bb988-14bf-4654-e063-6394a90a0fe0SPL set ID f4e5d381-098a-4c93-9ff0-002cae46daacRxCUI 1663745, 1663747UNII 1L4806J2QF, W9WZN9A0GM
Pharmacologic class
Retinoid

Billing references

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HCPCS codeNo match

No HCPCS code in Med-Code's directory. Topical products like this are usually dispensed by a pharmacy and billed by NDC.

NDC on a medical claim

N400299590600 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 00299-5906-00. 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

Current FDA label (SPL), effective .

Indications (excerpt from the label)

EPIDUO FORTE is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older. EPIDUO FORTE, is a combination of adapalene, a retinoid, and benzoyl peroxide and is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older. ( 1 )

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Other NDCs under NDA 207917

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

FDA NDC Directory listings under NDA 207917
ProductStrengthForm · routeLabelerProduct NDC
adapalene and benzoyl peroxideAdapalene 3 mg/g; Benzoyl peroxide 25 mg/gGelTopicalMayne Pharma Inc.68308-662

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