What is NDC 72189-575?

72189-575 is the product NDC for Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution, Diclofenac sodium 20 mg/g solution, 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 Topical Solution?

1 other product NDC are listed under this name.

Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?

Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory.

Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution NDC 72189-575

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)72189-575Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width72189-0575Add 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
72189-575-04	7218905750472189057504	112 g in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP (72189-575-04)Marketed from Sep 16, 2024

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 Topical Solution
Generic name (nonproprietary): diclofenac sodium topical solution
Active ingredients: Diclofenac sodium — 20 mg/g
Dosage form: Solution
Route: Topical
Labeler: Direct_RxNDC labeler code 72189
Product type: Prescription drug
Marketing category: ANDA — Abbreviated New Drug Application (generic)Application ANDA 208021
Marketing start: Sep 16, 2024
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2027
Other FDA classes: Non-Steroidal (Chemical structure)Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors (Mechanism)Decreased Prostaglandin Production (Physiologic effect)
Identifiers: Product ID 72189-575_4d3a452b-bb60-24a6-e063-6294a90a6d21SPL ID 4d3a452b-bb60-24a6-e063-6294a90a6d21SPL set ID 223f0fb4-2006-c2dd-e063-6394a90a563aRxCUI 1487074UNII 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

N472189057504 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 72189-0575-04. 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 Mar 17, 2026. This label includes a boxed warning.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

Diclofenac sodium topical solution is indicated for the treatment of the pain of osteoarthritis of the knee(s).

Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.

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About NDC 72189-575

What is NDC 72189-575?: 72189-575 is the product NDC for Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution, Diclofenac sodium 20 mg/g solution, 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 Topical Solution.
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 Topical Solution?: 1 other product NDC are listed under this name. See all Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution 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 Topical Solution NDCs
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC	Package NDCs (11-digit)
Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution	Diclofenac sodium 20 mg/g	SolutionTopical	Direct_Rx	72189-546	72189-0546-04

Other NDCs under ANDA 208021

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

FDA NDC Directory listings under ANDA 208021
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC
Diclofenac Sodium	Diclofenac sodium 20 mg/g	SolutionTopical	Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	68180-537
Diclofenac Sodium	Diclofenac sodium 20 mg/g	SolutionTopical	Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.	68788-8743
Diclofenac Sodium	Diclofenac sodium 20 mg/g	SolutionTopical	Advanced Rx of Tennessee, LLC	80425-0405
Diclofenac Sodium	Diclofenac sodium 20 mg/g	SolutionTopical	Proficient Rx LP	82804-113
Diclofenac Sodium	Diclofenac sodium 20 mg/g	SolutionTopical	PHOENIX RX LLC	85509-1537
Diclofenac Sodium	Diclofenac sodium 20 mg/g	SolutionTopical	ASCLEMED USA INC.	87063-223