FDA-NDA021132
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Summary
Linezolid for suspension is an oral medication that will be billed under Medicare Part D. Since it does not have an injectable form, there will be no assignment of J-codes. Billing teams should monitoNew oral drug linezolid approved; watch for Part D billing.
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