NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory
Product NDC (as listed)0487-9501Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.
Product NDC at billing width00487-9501Add 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
0487-9501-010048795010130 POUCH in 1 CARTON (0487-9501-01) / 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 POUCH / 3 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSEMarketed from Sep 17, 1997
0487-9501-03004879501031 POUCH in 1 CARTON (0487-9501-03) / 30 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 POUCH / 3 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSEMarketed from Sep 17, 1997
0487-9501-25004879501251 POUCH in 1 CARTON (0487-9501-25) / 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 POUCH / 3 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSEMarketed from Sep 17, 1997
0487-9501-60004879501602 POUCH in 1 CARTON (0487-9501-60) / 30 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 POUCH / 3 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSEMarketed from Sep 17, 1997

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)
Albuterol Sulfate
Generic name (nonproprietary)
albuterol sulfate
Active ingredients
Albuterol sulfate — 2.5 mg/3mL
Dosage form
Solution
Route
Respiratory (Inhalation)
Product type
Prescription drug
Marketing category
ANDA — Abbreviated New Drug Application (generic)Application ANDA 074880
Marketing start
Listing expires
Other FDA classes
Adrenergic beta2-Agonists (Mechanism)
Identifiers
Product ID 0487-9501_43071d13-87b9-6cff-e063-6394a90aff2eSPL ID 43071d13-87b9-6cff-e063-6394a90aff2eSPL set ID 574824f3-51cc-4b94-9c10-e3204d8b19f8RxCUI 630208UNII 021SEF3731UPC 0304879501003
Pharmacologic class
beta2-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.

NDC on a medical claim

N400487950101 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 00487-9501-01. 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)

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Albuterol inhalation solution is indicated for the relief of bronchospasm in patients 2 years of age and older with reversible obstructive airway disease and acute attacks of bronchospasm.

Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.

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Other NDCs under ANDA 074880

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

FDA NDC Directory listings under ANDA 074880
ProductStrengthForm · routeLabelerProduct NDC
Albuterol SulfateAlbuterol sulfate 2.5 mg/3mLSolutionRespiratory (Inhalation)Proficient Rx LP63187-204
Albuterol SulfateAlbuterol sulfate 2.5 mg/3mLSolutionRespiratory (Inhalation)HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst51662-1499
Albuterol SulfateAlbuterol sulfate 2.5 mg/3mLSolutionRespiratory (Inhalation)Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc.64980-641
Albuterol SulfateAlbuterol sulfate 2.5 mg/3mLSolutionRespiratory (Inhalation)NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.68071-4543
Albuterol SulfateAlbuterol sulfate 2.5 mg/3mLSolutionRespiratory (Inhalation)Chartwell RX, LLC62135-828
Albuterol SulfateAlbuterol sulfate 2.5 mg/3mLSolutionRespiratory (Inhalation)NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.68071-4754
Albuterol SulfateAlbuterol sulfate 2.5 mg/3mLSolutionRespiratory (Inhalation)ASCLEMED USA INC.87063-031
Albuterol SulfateAlbuterol sulfate 2.5 mg/3mLSolutionRespiratory (Inhalation)Sportpharm LLC85766-127
Albuterol SulfateAlbuterol sulfate 2.5 mg/3mLSolutionRespiratory (Inhalation)Asclemed USA, Inc.76420-087
Albuterol SulfateAlbuterol sulfate 2.5 mg/3mLSolutionRespiratory (Inhalation)A-S Medication Solutions50090-6560
Albuterol SulfateAlbuterol sulfate 2.5 mg/3mLSolutionRespiratory (Inhalation)Asclemed USA, Inc.76420-087

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