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RotaTeq Rotavirus Vaccine, Live, Oral, Pentavalent 2200000 [iU]/2mL; 2800000 [iU]/2mL; 2200000 [iU]/2mL Solution
by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC · 25 POUCH in 1 CARTON (0006-4047-20) / 1 TUBE in 1 POUCH (0006-4047-02) / 2 mL in 1 TUBE (0006-4047-01)
NDC 00006-4047-20
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled)
0006-4047-20
billing pads the labeler segment with a zero
This package
Contains2 mL in 1 tube
Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Also comes in:
10 pouches 00006-4047-41
Brand
On market
Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Sep 10, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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🆔 Identity & classification
FDA NDC (as labeled)
0006-4047-20
Product NDC
0006-4047
11-digit billing NDC
00006404720
NCPDP billing unit
ML — per mL (volume)
Application #
BLA125122
SPL Set ID
aaf3b24e-85fd-43ee-b657-2ee4df312ec3
Established class (EPC)
Live Rotavirus Vaccine
Physiologic effect
Actively Acquired Immunity
DEA schedule
Non-controlled
Marketing category
BLA
Marketing status
On market
FDA listing status
Listed (active directory)
Marketing start
2006-02-03
Route
ORAL
Dosage form
SOLUTION
Substance
HUMAN ROTAVIRUS A TYPE G1P7(5) STRAIN WI79 LIVE ANTIGEN; HUMAN ROTAVIRUS A TYPE G2P7(5) STRAIN SC2 LIVE ANTIGEN; HUMAN ROTAVIRUS A TYPE G3P7(5) STRAIN WI78 LIVE ANTIGEN; HUMAN ROTAVIRUS A TYPE G4P7(5) STRAIN BRB LIVE ANTIGEN; HUMAN ROTAVIRUS A TYPE G6P1A(
GPI-14
17100075102020
GPI class
RotaTeq
GCN Seq No
060364
GCN
26500
HICL code
033460
Ingredient (HICL)
Rotavirus Vaccine,Live Oral Pv
HIC1 code
W
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1)
Anti-Infecting Agents
HIC2 code
W7
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2)
Biologicals
HIC3 code
W7H
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3)
Enteric Virus Vaccines
AHFS code
80:12.00.00
AHFS class
Vaccines
FDB label name
ROTATEQ VACCINE
FDB brand name
Rotateq
Legend status
F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
Biologic (Purple Book)
351(a)
Why two NDCs?
The FDA registers this code as 0006-4047-20 — a 4-4-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the labeler segment → 00006-4047-20. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.
🏭 Manufacturer & labeler
LabelerMerck Sharp & Dohme LLC
FDA applicationBLA125122 (BLA)
Labeler code00006
First marketedFeb 2006
Product typeVaccine
Portfolio112 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.
🩺 Clinical
Label name ROTATEQ VACCINE Ingredient Rotavirus Vaccine,Live Oral Pv
📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM
Why get vaccinated? Rotavirus live vaccine may prevent gastroenteritis (serious diarrhea and vomiting) that may occur with infection due to certain types of rotavirus viruses. Infection with rotavirus can cause serious dehydration (loss of body fluids) that may result in hospitalization. Rotavirus live vaccine contains 4 strains or live virus that has been weakened so it does not cause disease but can still stimulate the body to make antibodies against the virus to provide a defense against potential infection. This vaccine does not offer full protection against rotavirus gastroenteritis. The...
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗Patient education
Supplement & herbal interactions
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.
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💊 What it looks like
Color
Yellow / Pink
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.
🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.
💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.
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UNII 27432CM55Q
Bovine albumin is a natural protein derived from cow blood. In medicines, it acts as a stabilizer and binder, helping preserve active ingredients and hold solid formulations together.
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UNII 6OZP39ZG8H
Polysorbate 80 is a synthetic emulsifier derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together in medications and improves how the product disperses in the body.
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UNII 1Q73Q2JULR
Sodium citrate is a salt derived from citric acid. It works as a buffer to maintain the medicine's pH level and may also help improve taste or act as a preservative in the formulation.
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UNII 55X04QC32I
A strong alkaline chemical used to adjust and maintain the pH balance of liquid medicines. It helps keep the medicine stable and ensures it stays effective during storage.
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UNII 593YOG76RN
A salt made from sodium and phosphate that helps regulate acidity and maintain proper pH balance in the medicine. It also acts as a buffer to keep the product stable.
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UNII C151H8M554
A natural sugar derived from sugar cane or sugar beets. It's used as a sweetener, filler, and binder to improve taste, add bulk, and help hold tablet or capsule ingredients together.
6 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.
Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed —
ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.Inactive ingredient FAQ
Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.
💲 Pricing
A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.
| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
|---|---|---|
| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
ℹ️
No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Try another pack size:
10 pouches
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.
🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RotaTeq 2200000 [iU]/2mL; 2800000 [iU]/2mL; 2200000 [iU]/2mL 00006-4379-02 | Merck | 10 ampules | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| RotaTeq 2200000 [iU]/2mL; 2800000 [iU]/2mL; 2200000 [iU]/2mLthis 00006-4047-20 | Merck | 25 pouches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
About this product: this is a biologic. Biologics don't have small-molecule generics — competition comes from FDA-licensed biosimilars (shown above), not generics.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.
⏳ Availability & biosimilar status
🏛️
2006
First FDA approval
Feb 2006
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
20 years listed
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Biosimilars
see Purple Book
🧬Biologic — competition comes from biosimilars
Biologics have no small-molecule generics; biosimilar competition is tracked in the FDA Purple Book.
FDA Purple Book — biosimilars & interchangeables
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Reference product
🔒 No FDA-licensed biosimilars or interchangeable biosimilars are listed yet for this biologic. It currently has no biosimilar competition in the FDA Purple Book.
Source: FDA Purple Book (purplebooksearch.fda.gov), matched on the reference product’s active ingredient.
Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Purple Book (biologics), refreshed from public FDA data. Biosimilar launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.
📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00006-4047-20 You're viewing this | 25 POUCH in 1 CARTON (0006-4047-20) / 1 TUBE in 1 POUCH (0006-4047-02) / 2 mL in 1 TUBE (0006-4047-01) | 2006-02-03 | Active |
| 00006-4047-41 | 10 POUCH in 1 CARTON (0006-4047-41) / 1 TUBE in 1 POUCH (0006-4047-02) / 2 mL in 1 TUBE (0006-4047-01) | 2006-02-03 | Active |
Pack size FAQ
What quantity is in NDC 00006-4047-20?
NDC 00006-4047-20 is listed by the FDA — 25 pouch in 1 carton / 1 tube in 1 pouch / 2 ml in 1 tube.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of RotaTeq Rotavirus Vaccine, Live, Oral, Pentavalent 2200000 [iU]/2mL; 2800000 [iU]/2mL; 2200000 [iU]/2mL Solution?
Bill NDC 00006-4047-20 — the 11-digit billing format is 00006404720. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.
🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
| NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) | ✓ Available |
| Labeler | ✓ Available |
| Product & package description | ✓ Available |
| Marketing category & status | ✓ Available |
| Active ingredient / dosage form / route | ✓ Available |
| FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) | ✓ Available |
| Package photos | ✓ Available |
| Inactive ingredients (structured) | ✓ Available |
| NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) | — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey. |
| Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data | — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope. |
| HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk | — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal. |
| Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) | — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold. |
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.
Questions about this listing
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 0006-4047-20, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 00006-4047-20, written without dashes as 00006404720. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 00006-4047-20, the first segment (00006) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC; the middle segment (4047) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (20) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 1 other package presentation of this same product, including 10 pouches (00006-4047-41). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.
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NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.