NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory
Product NDC (as listed)50090-1398Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.
Product NDC at billing width50090-1398Add 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
50090-1398-0500901398005 SYRINGE in 1 PACKAGE (50090-1398-0) / 3 mL in 1 SYRINGEMarketed from Nov 28, 2014

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)
Lantus Solostar
Generic name (nonproprietary)
insulin glargine
Active ingredients
Insulin glargine100 [iU]/mL
Dosage form
Injection, Solution
Route
Subcutaneous
Product type
Prescription drug
Marketing category
BLA — Biologics License ApplicationApplication BLA 021081
Marketing start
Listing expires
Other FDA classes
Insulin (Chemical structure)
Identifiers
Product ID 50090-1398_577365d4-f4cb-4431-9b05-a3d90efb7856SPL ID 577365d4-f4cb-4431-9b05-a3d90efb7856SPL set ID 632d9f68-f184-43d5-b184-a3af23f12ad9RxCUI 847230, 847232UNII 2ZM8CX04RZ
Pharmacologic class
Insulin Analog

Billing references

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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.

How CPT relates to drug billing

NDC on a medical claim

N450090139800 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 50090-1398-00. 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)

LANTUS is indicated to improve glycemic control in adult and pediatric patients with diabetes mellitus. LANTUS is a long-acting human insulin analog indicated to improve glycemic control in adult and pediatric patients with diabetes mellitus. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use Not recommended for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use LANTUS is not recommended for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis.

Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.

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Other NDCs under BLA 021081

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

FDA NDC Directory listings under BLA 021081
ProductStrengthForm · routeLabelerProduct NDC
Lantusinsulin glargineInsulin glargine 100 [iU]/mLInjection, SolutionSubcutaneousA-S Medication Solutions50090-0876
Lantus Solostarinsulin glargineInsulin glargine 100 [iU]/mLInjection, SolutionSubcutaneoussanofi-aventis U.S. LLC0088-2219
Lantusinsulin glargineInsulin glargine 100 [iU]/mLInjection, SolutionSubcutaneoussanofi-aventis U.S. LLC0088-2220
Lantus Solostarinsulin glargineInsulin glargine 100 [iU]/mLInjection, SolutionSubcutaneousA-S Medication Solutions50090-4068

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