CMS TransmittalInfectious Disease

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

FDA-NDA206473

Document details

Document type
CMS Transmittal
Issuing body
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Document ID
FDA-NDA206473
Published
June 13, 2026
Effective date
June 18, 2015
MAC region
National

Summary

The new formulation of Linezolid, administered intravenously, is likely to be assigned a J-code for Medicare billing. As an injectable Part B drug, it may also qualify for pass-through payment and wil

New Linezolid formulation could impact Medicare billing.

Affected specialty

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Source document

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2015/206473s000lbl.pdf

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