CMS TransmittalPain Management

FDA Approval: DEMEROL (MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE) — Type 1 - New Molecular Entity

FDA-NDA005010

Document details

Document type
CMS Transmittal
Issuing body
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Document ID
FDA-NDA005010
Published
June 25, 2026
Effective date
November 10, 1942
MAC region
National

Summary

The billing pathway for DEMEROL cannot be determined until the FDA label publishes further details regarding its billing status. Billing teams should verify against the FDA label for updated informati

Watch for updates on DEMEROL's FDA label for billing details.

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Source document

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/daf/index.cfm?event=overview.process&ApplNo=005010

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