Prescription drug · NDA
Emerphed PFS (Ephedrine sulfate) NDC 14789-251
Ephedrine sulfate 5 mg/mL · Injection · Intravenous · Nexus Pharmaceuticals, LLC
NDC codes
FDA NDC Directory| Package NDC | 11-digit (billing) | Package | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14789-251-10 | 1478902511014789025110 | 10 SYRINGE in 1 CARTON (14789-251-10) / 5 mL in 1 SYRINGE (14789-251-09)Marketed from Mar 1, 2023 |
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)
- Emerphed PFSSuffix: PFS
- Generic name (nonproprietary)
- ephedrine sulfate
- Active ingredients
- Ephedrine sulfate — 5 mg/mL
- Dosage form
- Injection
- Route
- Intravenous
- Labeler
- Nexus Pharmaceuticals, LLCNDC labeler code 14789
- Product type
- Prescription drug
- Marketing category
- NDA — New Drug ApplicationApplication NDA 213407
- Marketing start
- Listing expires
- Other FDA classes
- Adrenergic alpha-Agonists (Mechanism)Adrenergic beta-Agonists (Mechanism)Increased Norepinephrine Activity (Physiologic effect)
- Identifiers
- Product ID 14789-251_5064287a-af00-4516-a8a3-f430f176e06eSPL ID 5064287a-af00-4516-a8a3-f430f176e06eSPL set ID 14601778-93ac-43ec-b66b-5a942317133fRxCUI 2586841, 2631015, 2631017, 2631018UNII U6X61U5ZEG
- 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
N414789025110followed by a unit qualifier and the quantityPackage 14789-0251-10. 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)
1. INDICATIONS AND USAGE EMERPHED and EMERPHED-PFS is indicated for the treatment of clinically important hypotension occurring in the setting of anesthesia. EMERPHED and EMERPHED-PFS 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 14789-251
- What is NDC 14789-251?
- 14789-251 is the product NDC for Emerphed PFS (ephedrine sulfate), Ephedrine sulfate 5 mg/mL injection, listed with the FDA by Nexus Pharmaceuticals, LLC. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
- What drug is associated with this NDC?
- Emerphed PFS (Ephedrine Sulfate).
- What is the active ingredient?
- Ephedrine sulfate.
- Who is the labeler?
- Nexus Pharmaceuticals, LLC, NDC labeler code 14789. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
- What other NDCs exist for Emerphed PFS?
- 1 other product NDC are listed under this name. See all Emerphed PFS NDCs.
- Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?
- Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory. See Billing references above.
Related NDCs: other Emerphed PFS products
Other finished products listed under the same name: strengths, forms and labelers.
| Product | Strength | Form · route | Labeler | Product NDC | Package NDCs (11-digit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerphed PFSephedrine sulfate | Ephedrine sulfate 5 mg/mL | InjectionIntravenous | Nexus Pharmaceuticals, LLC | 14789-252 | 14789-0252-10 |
Other NDCs under NDA 213407
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerphedephedrine sulfate | Ephedrine sulfate 5 mg/mL | InjectionIntravenous | Nexus Pharamaceuticals Inc. | 14789-250 |
| Emerphed PFSephedrine sulfate | Ephedrine sulfate 5 mg/mL | InjectionIntravenous | Nexus Pharmaceuticals, LLC | 14789-252 |