Prescription drug · ANDA
Cefazolin NDC 71872-7141
Cefazolin sodium 1 g/1 · Injection, Powder, For solution · Intramuscular, Intravenous · Medical Purchasing Solutions, LLC
NDC codes
FDA NDC Directory| Package NDC | 11-digit (billing) | Package | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71872-7141-1 | 71872714101 | 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 BAG (71872-7141-1) / 1 INJECTION, POWDER, FOR SOLUTION in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSEMarketed from Jul 13, 2018 |
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)
- Cefazolin
- Generic name (nonproprietary)
- cefazolin
- Active ingredients
- Cefazolin sodium — 1 g/1
- Dosage form
- Injection, Powder, For solution
- Route
- Intramuscular, Intravenous
- Product type
- Prescription drug
- Marketing category
- ANDA — Abbreviated New Drug Application (generic)Application ANDA 203661
- Marketing start
- Listing expires
- Other FDA classes
- Cephalosporins (Chemical structure)
- Identifiers
- Product ID 71872-7141_fbd8fbec-88d3-1726-e053-6294a90af96dSPL ID fbd8fbec-88d3-1726-e053-6294a90af96dSPL set ID 79787707-c84f-f229-e053-2a91aa0a1f16RxCUI 1665050UNII P380M0454Z
- Pharmacologic class
- Cephalosporin Antibacterial
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.
- 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.
- NDC on a medical claim
N471872714101followed by a unit qualifier and the quantityPackage 71872-7141-01. 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)
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Cefazolin for Injection, USP and other antibacterial drugs, Cefazolin for Injection, USP should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy. Cefazolin for Injection, USP is indicated for the treatment of the following serious infections due to susceptible organisms. Cefazolin…
Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.
Other NDCs under ANDA 203661
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cefazolin | Cefazolin sodium 3 g/1 | Injection, Powder, For solutionIntramuscular, Intravenous | Apotex Corp. | 60505-6266 |
| Cefazolin | Cefazolin sodium 1 g/1 | Injection, Powder, For solutionIntramuscular, Intravenous | Qilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | 67184-1001 |
| Cefazolin | Cefazolin sodium 1 g/1 | Injection, Powder, For solutionIntramuscular, Intravenous | Henry Schein, Inc. | 0404-9833 |
| Cefazolin | Cefazolin sodium 1 g/1 | Injection, Powder, For solutionIntramuscular, Intravenous | Proficient Rx LP | 71205-679 |
| Cefazolin | Cefazolin sodium 1 g/1 | Injection, Powder, For solutionIntramuscular, Intravenous | ProPharma Distribution | 84549-142 |
| Cefazolin Sodium | Cefazolin sodium 1 g/1 | Injection, Powder, For solutionIntramuscular, Intravenous | Direct_rx | 72189-584 |
| Cefazolin | Cefazolin sodium 1 g/1 | Injection, Powder, For solutionIntramuscular, Intravenous | Apotex Corp. | 60505-6142 |
| Cefazolin | Cefazolin sodium 1 g/1 | Injection, Powder, For solutionIntramuscular, Intravenous | Apotex Corp. | 60505-6243 |
| Cefazolin | Cefazolin sodium 2 g/1 | Injection, Powder, For solutionIntramuscular, Intravenous | Apotex Corp. | 60505-6231 |