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FDA Approval: BENDAMUSTINE HYDROCHLORIDE (BENDAMUSTINE HYDROCHLORIDE) — Type 5 - New Formulation or New Manufacturer

Policy ID: FDA-NDA219014Specialty: HematologyAdded: 10/2/2026Effective: July 3, 2025billing update
Routine

What changed

New IV bendamustine formulation; verify NDC-to-J-code mapping.

Who’s affected: Hematology billing teams · Effective: July 3, 2025

Affected codes

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This change affects 2 billing codes.

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