What is NDC 72189-479?

72189-479 is the product NDC for Diclofenac Sodium Gel, Diclofenac sodium 10 mg/g gel, listed with the FDA by Direct_Rx. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

Direct_Rx, NDC labeler code 72189. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.

What other NDCs exist for Diclofenac Sodium Gel?

2 other product NDCs are listed under this name.

Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?

Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory.

Diclofenac Sodium Gel NDC 72189-479

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)72189-479Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width72189-0479Add 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
72189-479-01	7218904790172189047901	1 g in 1 TUBE (72189-479-01)Marketed from May 30, 2023

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): Diclofenac Sodium Gel
Generic name (nonproprietary): diclofenac sodium gel
Active ingredients: Diclofenac sodium — 10 mg/g
Dosage form: Gel
Route: Topical
Labeler: Direct_RxNDC labeler code 72189
Product type: Prescription drug
Marketing category: ANDA — Abbreviated New Drug Application (generic)Application ANDA 210986
Marketing start: May 30, 2023
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2026
Other FDA classes: Non-Steroidal (Chemical structure)Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors (Mechanism)Decreased Prostaglandin Production (Physiologic effect)
Identifiers: Product ID 72189-479_2c4e167d-2908-0703-e063-6394a90a9132SPL ID 2c4e167d-2908-0703-e063-6394a90a9132SPL set ID fce9b3eb-ae79-a090-e053-6294a90ad20eRxCUI 855633UNII QTG126297Q
Pharmacologic class: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug

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

N472189047901 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 72189-0479-01. 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 Jan 22, 2025. This label includes a boxed warning.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

Diclofenac sodium topical gel is indicated for the relief of the pain of osteoarthritis of joints amenable to topical treatment, such as the knees and those of the hands. Diclofenac sodium topical gel has not been evaluated for use on the spine, hip, or shoulder.

Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.

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About NDC 72189-479

What is NDC 72189-479?: 72189-479 is the product NDC for Diclofenac Sodium Gel, Diclofenac sodium 10 mg/g gel, listed with the FDA by Direct_Rx. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: Diclofenac Sodium Gel.
What is the active ingredient?: Diclofenac sodium.
Who is the labeler?: Direct_Rx, NDC labeler code 72189. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
What other NDCs exist for Diclofenac Sodium Gel?: 2 other product NDCs are listed under this name. See all Diclofenac Sodium Gel NDCs.
Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?: Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory. See Billing references above.

Other finished products listed under the same name: strengths, forms and labelers.

Other Diclofenac Sodium Gel NDCs
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC	Package NDCs (11-digit)
Diclofenac Sodium Gel	Diclofenac sodium 30 mg/g	GelTopical	Direct_Rx	72189-473	72189-0473-01
Diclofenac Sodium Gel	Diclofenac sodium 30 mg/g	GelTopical	Direct_Rx	72189-379	72189-0379-01

Other NDCs under ANDA 210986

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

FDA NDC Directory listings under ANDA 210986
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC
Arthritis Paindiclofenac sodium topical gel, 1%	Diclofenac sodium 10 mg/g	GelTopical	Strategic Sourcing Services, LLC	70677-1125
Diclofenac Sodiumdiclofenac sodium 1%	Diclofenac sodium 10 mg/g	GelTopical	SOLA Pharmaceuticals	70512-106
Diclofenac Sodiumdiclofenac sodium topical gel, 1%	Diclofenac sodium 10 mg/g	GelTopical	BluePoint Laboratories	68001-621
Diclofenac Sodiumdiclofenac sodium topical gel, 1%	Diclofenac sodium 10 mg/g	GelTopical	NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.	68071-3483
Curist Arthritis Reliefdiclofenac sodium	Diclofenac sodium 1 g/100g	GelTopical	Little Pharma, Inc.	72559-020
Diclofenac Sodiumdiclofenac sodium topical gel, 1%	Diclofenac sodium 10 mg/g	GelTopical	Proficient Rx LP	71205-747
Diclofenac Sodiumdiclofenac sodium topical gel, 1%	Diclofenac sodium 10 mg/g	GelTopical	Chain Drug Marketing Association INC	63868-730
Diclofenac Sodiumdiclofenac sodium topical gel, 1%,	Diclofenac sodium 10 mg/g	GelTopical	A-S Medication Solutions	50090-6998
Diclofenac Sodiumdiclofenac sodium topical gel, 1%	Diclofenac sodium 10 mg/g	GelTopical	GERI-CARE PHARMACEUTICALS CORP	57896-140
Diclofenac Sodiumdiclofenac sodium topical gel, 1%	Diclofenac sodium 10 mg/g	GelTopical	Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc.	43598-885
Diclofenac Sodiumdiclofenac sodium topical gel, 1%,	Diclofenac sodium 10 mg/g	GelTopical	Asclemed USA, Inc.	76420-091
Diclofenac Sodium Topical Gel 1%diclofenac sodium topical gel, 1%	Diclofenac sodium 10 mg/g	GelTopical	Walgreens Company	0363-7065
Aspercreme Arthritisdiclofenac sodium	Diclofenac sodium .01 g/g	GelTopical	Chattem, Inc.	41167-0571
Diclofenac Sodiumdiclofenac sodium topical gel, 1%	Diclofenac sodium 10 mg/g	GelTopical	Simple Diagnostics	62379-401
Diclofenac Sodiumdiclofenac sodium topical gel, 1%	Diclofenac sodium 10 mg/g	GelTopical	Sportpharm LLC	85766-160
Diclofenac Sodiumdiclofenac sodium topical gel, 1%	Diclofenac sodium 10 mg/g	GelTopical	IPG Pharmaceuticals, inc.	71085-084
Diclofenac Sodiumdiclofenac sodium topical gel, 1%	Diclofenac sodium 10 mg/g	GelTopical	Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc.	43598-977
Arthritis Paindiclofenac sodium topical gel, 1%	Diclofenac sodium 10 mg/g	GelTopical	Discount Drug Mart, Inc.	53943-523
Diclofenac Sodiumdiclofenac sodium topical gel, 1%,	Diclofenac sodium 10 mg/g	GelTopical	Proficient Rx LP	71205-552
Diclofenac Sodium Topical Gel 1%diclofenac sodium topical gel, 1%	Diclofenac sodium 10 mg/g	GelTopical	Kroger Company	30142-025

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