What is NDC 21749-225?

21749-225 is the product NDC for Purell Antimicrobial Foam (chlorhexidine gluconate 2% solution), Chlorhexidine gluconate 20 mg/mL liquid, listed with the FDA by GOJO Industries, Inc.. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

What drug is associated with this NDC?

Purell Antimicrobial Foam (Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2% Solution).

GOJO Industries, Inc., NDC labeler code 21749. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.

What other NDCs exist for Purell Antimicrobial Foam?

None: this is the only finished product listed under this name.

Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?

Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory.

Purell Antimicrobial Foam NDC 21749-225

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)21749-225Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width21749-0225Add 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
21749-225-53	2174902255321749022553	535 mL in 1 BOTTLE (21749-225-53)Marketed from Feb 1, 2018

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): Purell Antimicrobial Foam
Generic name (nonproprietary): chlorhexidine gluconate 2% solution
Active ingredients: Chlorhexidine gluconate — 20 mg/mL
Dosage form: Liquid
Route: Topical
Labeler: GOJO Industries, Inc.NDC labeler code 21749
Product type: Over-the-counter drug
Marketing category: NDA — New Drug ApplicationApplication NDA 019422
Marketing start: Feb 1, 2018
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2027
Other FDA classes: Decreased Cell Wall Integrity (Physiologic effect)
Identifiers: Product ID 21749-225_8ba00543-347d-ac42-e053-2a95a90ae897SPL ID 8ba00543-347d-ac42-e053-2a95a90ae897SPL set ID 6e0f3d2f-7834-68a0-e053-2991aa0ab453RxCUI 1245230UNII MOR84MUD8E

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 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

N421749022553 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 21749-0225-53. 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 Jun 18, 2019.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

Uses healthcare personnel handwash: helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease surgical hand scrub: significantly reduces the number of microorganisms on the hands and forearms prior to surgery or patient care

Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.

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About NDC 21749-225

What is NDC 21749-225?: 21749-225 is the product NDC for Purell Antimicrobial Foam (chlorhexidine gluconate 2% solution), Chlorhexidine gluconate 20 mg/mL liquid, listed with the FDA by GOJO Industries, Inc.. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: Purell Antimicrobial Foam (Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2% Solution).
What is the active ingredient?: Chlorhexidine gluconate.
Who is the labeler?: GOJO Industries, Inc., NDC labeler code 21749. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
What other NDCs exist for Purell Antimicrobial Foam?: None: this is the only finished product listed under this name.
Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?: Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory. See Billing references above.

Other NDCs under NDA 019422

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

FDA NDC Directory listings under NDA 019422
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC
Antimicrobial Foam Handwashchlorhexidine gluconate 2% solution	Chlorhexidine gluconate 20 mg/mL	LiquidTopical	GOJO Industries, Inc.	21749-416
Antimicrobial Skin Cleanserchlorhexidine gluconate 2% solution	Chlorhexidine gluconate 20 mg/mL	LiquidTopical	Gojo Industries, Inc.	21749-106
Antiseptic Foam Handwashchlorhexidine gluconate 2% solution	Chlorhexidine gluconate 20 mg/mL	LiquidTopical	GOJO Industries, Inc.	21749-461
Bactoshield CHGchlorhexidine gluconate 2%	Chlorhexidine gluconate 2 mg/100mL	SolutionTopical	Xttrium Laboratories, Inc.	0116-0038
Bactoshield CHG Chlorhexidine Gluconatechlorhexidine gluconate	Chlorhexidine gluconate 20 mg/mL	SolutionTopical	SC Johnson Professional USA, Inc.	11084-038
Dyna-Hex 2chlorhexidine gluconate	Chlorhexidine gluconate 2 g/100mL	LiquidTopical	Xttrium Laboratories, Inc.	0116-1021
Dyna-Hex 2chlorhexidine gluconate 2%	Chlorhexidine gluconate 20 mg/mL	SolutionTopical	Xttrium Laboratories, Inc.	0116-1022
foaming hand washchlorhexidine gluconate	Chlorhexidine gluconate 20 mg/mL	LiquidTopical	Medline Industries, LP	53329-994
Provon Antimicrobial Foam Handwashchlorhexidine gluconate 2%	Chlorhexidine gluconate 20 mg/mL	SolutionTopical	Xttrium Laboratories, Inc.	0116-8500
Provon Antimicrobial Foam Handwashchlorhexidine gluconate 2%	Chlorhexidine gluconate 20 mg/mL	SolutionTopical	Gojo Industries, Inc.	21749-850

Purell Antimicrobial Foam (Chlorhexidine gluconate 2% solution) NDC 21749-225