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Nucala 40 mg/.4mL

mepolizumab · INJECTION, SOLUTION · GlaxoSmithKline LLC

No Recall History
Plain English

Nucala (mepolizumab) is an injectable medication that works by blocking interleukin-5, a protein involved in inflammation, and is used to treat certain types of asthma and eosinophilic conditions. It is given as a subcutaneous injection and requires a prescription from your doctor.

Key Facts

Brand Name
Nucala
Generic Name
mepolizumab
NDC Code (Product)
0173-0904
Manufacturer
GlaxoSmithKline LLC
Strength
40 mg/.4mL
Dosage Form
INJECTION, SOLUTION
Route
SUBCUTANEOUS
Marketing Status
Application #
BLA761122
Drug Class
Interleukin-5 Antagonist [EPC]
Marketing Start
01/22/2022

Recall History

No Recall History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nucala used for?

Nucala (mepolizumab) is an injectable medication that works by blocking interleukin-5, a protein involved in inflammation, and is used to treat certain types of asthma and eosinophilic conditions. It is given as a subcutaneous injection and requires a prescription from your doctor.

Is Nucala a controlled substance?

Nucala is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for Nucala?

The generic name for Nucala is mepolizumab. There are no other listed brand versions of mepolizumab.

What is the NDC code for Nucala 40 mg/.4mL?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for Nucala 40 mg/.4mL is 0173-0904, listed by GlaxoSmithKline LLC.

Product NDC

0173-0904

Package NDC

0173-0904-42

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