What is NDC 54288-127?

54288-127 is the product NDC for Tetracaine HCL, Tetracaine hydrochloride 10 mg/mL injection, listed with the FDA by BPI LABS LLC. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

BPI LABS LLC, NDC labeler code 54288. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.

What other NDCs exist for Tetracaine HCL?

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.

Tetracaine HCL NDC 54288-127 | National Drug Code

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)54288-127Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width54288-0127Add 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
54288-127-10	5428801271054288012710	10 VIAL in 1 BOX (54288-127-10) / 2 mL in 1 VIAL (54288-127-01)Marketed from Jun 26, 2020

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): Tetracaine HCL
Generic name (nonproprietary): tetracaine hcl
Active ingredients: Tetracaine hydrochloride — 10 mg/mL
Dosage form: Injection
Route: Subarachnoid
Labeler: BPI LABS LLCNDC labeler code 54288
Product type: Prescription drug
Marketing category: Unapproved drug (other)
Marketing start: Jun 26, 2020
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2026
Other FDA classes: Esters (Chemical structure)Local Anesthesia (Physiologic effect)
Identifiers: Product ID 54288-127_df1a3d1f-8d9c-4ae6-9cad-527680105425SPL ID df1a3d1f-8d9c-4ae6-9cad-527680105425SPL set ID 2b3349c1-bd02-4442-9bf0-40a654bb8a80RxCUI 198248UNII 5NF5D4OPCIUPC 0354288127103
Pharmacologic class: Ester Local Anesthetic

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

N454288012710 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 54288-0127-10. 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 Dec 17, 2025.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

INDICATIONS AND USAGE: Tetracaine hydrochloride is indicated for the production of spinal anesthesia for procedures requiring two to three hours.

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About NDC 54288-127

What is NDC 54288-127?: 54288-127 is the product NDC for Tetracaine HCL, Tetracaine hydrochloride 10 mg/mL injection, listed with the FDA by BPI LABS LLC. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: Tetracaine HCL.
What is the active ingredient?: Tetracaine hydrochloride.
Who is the labeler?: BPI LABS LLC, NDC labeler code 54288. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
What other NDCs exist for Tetracaine HCL?: 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.