Methergine (methylergonovine maleate) NDC 27437-050

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)27437-050Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width27437-0050Add 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
27437-050-56	27437005056	28 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (27437-050-56)Marketed from Apr 4, 2016
27437-050-57	27437005057	12 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (27437-050-57)Marketed from Apr 4, 2016

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): Methergine
Generic name (nonproprietary): methylergonovine maleate
Active ingredients: Methylergonovine maleate — .2 mg/1
Dosage form: Tablet
Route: Oral
Labeler: Lupin Pharmaceuticals,Inc.
Product type: Prescription drug
Marketing category: ANDA — Abbreviated New Drug Application (generic)Application ANDA 091577
Marketing start: Apr 4, 2016
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2026
Other FDA classes: Ergolines (Chemical structure)
Identifiers: Product ID 27437-050_0c5bd53a-48a3-4892-aeaf-ea0abc73e612SPL ID 0c5bd53a-48a3-4892-aeaf-ea0abc73e612SPL set ID 3f04ca06-fe52-46d6-96cd-2e77ef6fa36fRxCUI 996824, 996826UNII IR84JPZ1RK
Pharmacologic class: Ergot Derivative

Billing references

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NDC on a medical claim

N427437005056 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 27437-0050-56. 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

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