Over-the-counter drug · NDA
Primatene Mist (Epinephrine inhalation) NDC 17270-5512
Epinephrine 125 ug/1 · Aerosol · Respiratory (Inhalation) · Armstrong Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
NDC codes
FDA NDC Directory| Package NDC | 11-digit (billing) | Package | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17270-5512-0 | 1727055120017270551200 | 12 CARTON in 1 PACKAGE (17270-5512-0) / 1 INHALER in 1 CARTON / 160 AEROSOL in 1 INHALERMarketed from Jun 9, 2026 |
How the 11-digit form is made: The package segment has 1 digit, so one leading zero is added to it (5-4-1 → 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)
- Primatene Mist
- Generic name (nonproprietary)
- epinephrine inhalation
- Active ingredients
- Epinephrine — 125 ug/1
- Dosage form
- Aerosol
- Route
- Respiratory (Inhalation)
- Labeler
- Armstrong Pharmaceuticals, Inc.NDC labeler code 17270
- Product type
- Over-the-counter drug
- Marketing category
- NDA — New Drug ApplicationApplication NDA 205920
- Marketing start
- Listing expires
- Other FDA classes
- Adrenergic alpha-Agonists (Mechanism)Adrenergic beta-Agonists (Mechanism)Catecholamines (Chemical structure)
- Identifiers
- Product ID 17270-5512_20996512-5726-4ffe-a471-1696250913f2SPL ID 20996512-5726-4ffe-a471-1696250913f2SPL set ID 95011f7e-51be-4851-80a6-a7e9c6cad82aRxCUI 2109083, 2109088UNII YKH834O4BH
- Pharmacologic class
- Catecholamine; 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.
- NDC on a medical claim
N417270551200followed by a unit qualifier and the quantityPackage 17270-5512-00. 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)
Uses for temporary relief of mild symptoms of intermittent asthma ■ wheezing ■ tightness of chest ■ shortness of breath
Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.
About NDC 17270-5512
- What is NDC 17270-5512?
- 17270-5512 is the product NDC for Primatene Mist (epinephrine inhalation), Epinephrine 125 ug/1 aerosol, listed with the FDA by Armstrong Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
- What drug is associated with this NDC?
- Primatene Mist (Epinephrine Inhalation).
- What is the active ingredient?
- Epinephrine.
- Who is the labeler?
- Armstrong Pharmaceuticals, Inc., NDC labeler code 17270. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
- What other NDCs exist for Primatene Mist?
- 1 other product NDC are listed under this name. See all Primatene Mist NDCs.
- Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?
- Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory. See Billing references above.
Related NDCs: other Primatene Mist products
Other finished products listed under the same name: strengths, forms and labelers.
| Product | Strength | Form · route | Labeler | Product NDC | Package NDCs (11-digit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primatene Mistepinephrine inhalation | Epinephrine 125 ug/1 | AerosolRespiratory (Inhalation) | Armstrong Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 17270-5530 | 17270-5530-00 |
Other NDCs under NDA 205920
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primatene Mistepinephrine inhalation | Epinephrine 125 ug/1 | AerosolRespiratory (Inhalation) | Armstrong Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 17270-5530 |