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Dextrose 50 mg/mL Injection, Solution — NDC 63323-0624-50 package photo

Dextrose 50 mg/mL Injection, Solution

by Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC · 60 BAG in 1 CASE (63323-624-50) / 50 mL in 1 BAG (63323-624-05)
NDC 63323-0624-50
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 63323-624-50 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains50 mL in 1 bag Pack sizes5 compare ↓
Also priced by: Part D plans $0.0214/unit — full pricing hub ↓
Also comes in: 100 ml 63323-0624-61 250 ml 63323-0624-74 500 ml 63323-0624-75 1000 ml 63323-0624-10
Rx only Generic On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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⚠️
Other active recalls for Dextrose Monohydrate (different manufacturers) — 3 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class II · Mar 11, 2026 — Lack of Assurance of Sterility (Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC) · FDA recall D-0435-2026
Class II · Mar 11, 2026 — Lack of Assurance of Sterility (Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC) · FDA recall D-0437-2026
Class II · Mar 11, 2026 — Lack of Assurance of Sterility (Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC) · FDA recall D-0436-2026
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 63323-624-50
Product NDC 63323-624
11-digit billing NDC 63323062450
NCPDP billing unit ML — per mL (volume)
RxCUI 1795607, 1795609, 1795610, 1795612, 1795616
UNII LX22YL083G
Application # ANDA207449
SPL Set ID f2379398-a07b-417e-a022-f7b41f962067
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2016-10-21
Route INTRAVENOUS
Dosage form INJECTION, SOLUTION
Substance DEXTROSE MONOHYDRATE
GPI-14 80100020002015
GPI class Dextrose
GCN Seq No 001972
GCN 06641
HICL code 000915
Ingredient (HICL) Dextrose 5 % In Water
HIC1 code C
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Electrolyte Balance/Metabolism/Nutrition
HIC2 code C5
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Carbohydrates And/Or Proteins
HIC3 code C5J
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Iv Solutions: Dextrose-Water
AHFS code 40:20.00.00
AHFS class Caloric Agents
FDB label name DEXTROSE 5%-WATER IV SOLN
FDB brand name Dextrose In Water
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
TE code (Orange Book) AP · RLD · RS
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 63323-624-50 — a 5-3-2 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 product segment → 63323-0624-50. 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.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Other irrigating solutions class.

Drug family (ATC) Other irrigating solutions, Tests for diabetes, Carbohydrates
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerFresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Application holderFRESENIUS KABI USA LLC
FDA applicationANDA207449 (ANDA)
Labeler code63323
First marketedOct 2016
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio554 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 DEXTROSE 5%-WATER IV SOLN Ingredient Dextrose 5 % In Water
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • Dextrose is essentially glucose — sugar — given directly into a vein. In an emergency, it's used to quickly raise dangerously low blood sugar, which can happen with too much insuli...
  • Specific formulations — Infant Dextrose (25%) and Dextrose (25% injection) — are FDA-approved to treat low blood sugar in newborns and infants up to 2 years old. That said, prematu...
  • Is dextrose safe for my baby or newborn?
  • The most common issues are high blood sugar, vein irritation or clotting at the IV site, low sodium in the blood, and infection. More serious — but less common — reactions include...
📖 Read our full Dextrose guide →

Supplement & herbal interactions

🌿 Drug–supplement interaction checker →
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.

🧪 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.

A current SPL was checked, but it does not contain a structured or narrative inactive-ingredient list for this product. This does not mean the product has no inactive ingredients.
Where does this data come from?
Source: official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed and the openFDA label index. Structured IACT rows and label-wide narrative are kept separate; availability and product-level specificity depend on the submitted label.

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 systemPer mLPer 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 · Q2 2026 $0.0214 $64.20 / 3000 ml
Medicare Part B allowsASP · J7060 $1.649 / J7060 unit —
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.

🧾 Billing & reimbursement

FDA NDC (as labeled)63323-624-50
11-digit billing NDC63323-0624-50
Format5-3-2 as registered → padded to 5-4-2 for billing (zero added to the product segment)
HCPCS J-codeJ7060
Descriptor5% DEXTROSE/WATER (500 ML = 1 UNIT)
Billing units / pkg0 units
Crosswalk sourcePDAC NDC-HCPCS crosswalk (DME MAC / DMEPOS)
Where does this data come from?
The HCPCS J-code crosswalk comes from the CMS ASP NDC-HCPCS crosswalk and the DMEPDAC (DME MAC) NDC-HCPCS crosswalk — free public CMS data. Billing units are derived from the code’s descriptor and the package amount.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Dextrose 50 mg/mL 65219-0464-50 FRESENIUS 100 ml — AP FDA listed —
Dextrose 50 mg/mLthis 63323-0624-50 Fresenius 50 ml — AP FDA listed —
Dextrose 50 mg/mL 00409-7100-02 Hospira, 12 pouches — AP FDA listed —
Dextrose 50 mg/mL 84549-0460-20 ProPharma 500 ml — AP FDA listed —
Dextrose 50 mg/mL 65219-0456-60 FRESENIUS 50 ml — AP FDA listed —
Dextrose 50 mg/mL 65219-0460-20 FRESENIUS 500 ml — AP FDA listed —
Dextrose 50 mg/mL 65219-0458-30 FRESENIUS 250 ml — AP FDA listed —
Dextrose 50 mg/mL 65219-0462-10 FRESENIUS 1000 ml — AP FDA listed —
Dextrose 50 mg/mL 17271-0720-02 Becton 50 ml — AP FDA listed —
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
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 & generic status

🏛️
2016
On the market since
Oct 2016
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
10 years listed
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Generic on the market
this product is a generic
✅This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

💊 Medicaid utilization by pack size

Medicaid (SDUD) totals over the four most recent reported quarters for every package size of this drug — handy when a specific package (e.g. a starter/titration pack) carries little or no Medicaid volume on its own.
1 ml63323-0624-10 41 Rx · $691
1 ml63323-0624-61 27 Rx · $195
5 ml this page63323-0624-50 No Medicaid data
25 ml63323-0624-74 No Medicaid data
5 ml63323-0624-75 No Medicaid data
Drug total (last 4 qtrs): 68 Rx · 57,200 units · $885 gross reimbursed
Tap a pack size to open its page. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data, last 4 quarters.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
63323-0624-10 10 BAG in 1 CASE (63323-624-10) / 1000 mL in 1 BAG (63323-624-03) 2016-10-21 Active
63323-0624-50 You're viewing this 60 BAG in 1 CASE (63323-624-50) / 50 mL in 1 BAG (63323-624-05) 2018-07-31 Active
63323-0624-61 50 BAG in 1 CASE (63323-624-61) / 100 mL in 1 BAG (63323-624-06) 2016-10-21 Active
63323-0624-74 30 BAG in 1 CASE (63323-624-74) / 250 mL in 1 BAG (63323-624-04) 2016-10-21 Active
63323-0624-75 20 BAG in 1 CASE (63323-624-75) / 500 mL in 1 BAG (63323-624-07) 2016-10-21 Active

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 63323-0624-50?
NDC 63323-0624-50 is listed by the FDA — 60 bag in 1 case / 50 ml in 1 bag.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Dextrose 50 mg/mL Injection, Solution?
Bill NDC 63323-0624-50 — the 11-digit billing format is 63323062450. 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

Finished prescription product
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) — Not published for this NDC The labeler did not submit a structured excipient list, or no SPL is 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 ✓ Available
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk ✓ Available
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 63323-624-50, 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: 63323-0624-50, written without dashes as 63323062450. 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 63323-0624-50, the first segment (63323) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC; the middle segment (0624) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (50) 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 Fresenius Kabi USA, 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 4 other package presentations of this same product, including 100 ml (63323-0624-61), 250 ml (63323-0624-74), 500 ml (63323-0624-75). 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?
Fresenius Kabi USA, 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.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.
Does this product have a billing J-code?
Yes — this NDC cross-references HCPCS code J7060 for medical-claim billing (typically used when a product is administered in a clinical setting rather than dispensed at a retail pharmacy). See the Billing section on this page.
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.

📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⛔ Contraindications ⚠️ Warnings 🤒 Adverse Reactions 🔄 Drug Interactions 🤰 Pregnancy 🧒 Pediatric Use 🧓 Geriatric Use 🆘 Overdosage 🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 📋 Description
🎯 Indications and Usage 27 words ▾

INDICATIONS AND USAGE: Intravenous solutions containing dextrose are indicated for parenteral replenishment of fluid and minimal carbohydrate calories as required by the clinical condition of the patient.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 99 words ▾

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: The dose is dependent upon the age, weight and clinical condition of the patient. As reported in the literature, the dosage and constant infusion rate of intravenous dextrose must be selected with caution in pediatric patients, particularly neonates and low birth weight infants, because of the increased risk of hyperglycemia/hypoglycemia. Drug Interactions Additives may be incompatible.

Consult with pharmacist, if available. When introducing additives, use aseptic technique, mix thoroughly and do not store. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit (see PRECAUTIONS ).

⛔ Contraindications 30 words ▾

CONTRAINDICATIONS: 5% Dextrose Injection, USP without electrolytes should not be administered simultaneously with blood through the same infusion set because of the possibility that pseudoagglutination of red cells may occur.

⚠️ Warnings 75 words ▾

WARNINGS: Excessive administration of potassium-free solutions may result in significant hypokalemia. The intravenous administration of these solutions can cause fluid and/or solute overloading resulting in dilution of serum electrolyte concentrations, overhydration, congested states or pulmonary edema. The risk of dilutional states is inversely proportional to the electrolyte concentrations of administered parenteral solutions.

The risk of solute overload causing congested states with peripheral and pulmonary edema is directly proportional to the electrolyte concentrations of such solutions.

🤒 Adverse Reactions 65 words ▾

ADVERSE REACTIONS: Reactions which may occur because of the solution or the technique of administration include febrile response, infection at the site of injection, venous thrombosis or phlebitis extending from the site of injection, extravasation and hypervolemia. If an adverse reaction does occur, discontinue the infusion, evaluate the patient, institute appropriate therapeutic countermeasures and save the remainder of the fluid for examination if deemed necessary.

🔄 Drug Interactions 46 words ▾

Drug Interactions Additives may be incompatible. Consult with pharmacist, if available. When introducing additives, use aseptic technique, mix thoroughly and do not store. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit (see PRECAUTIONS ).

🤰 Pregnancy 50 words ▾

Pregnancy Teratogenic Effects Pregnancy Category C . Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with dextrose. It is also not known whether dextrose can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Dextrose should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

🧒 Pediatric Use 86 words ▾

Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness in the pediatric population are based on the similarity of the clinical conditions of the pediatric and adult populations. In neonates or very small infants the volume of fluid may affect fluid and electrolyte balance. Frequent monitoring of serum glucose concentrations is required when dextrose is prescribed to pediatric patients, particularly neonates and low birth weight infants.

In very low birth weight infants, excessive or rapid administration of dextrose injection may result in increased serum osmolarity and possible intracerebral hemorrhage.

🧓 Geriatric Use 60 words ▾

Geriatric Use An evaluation of current literature revealed no clinical experience identifying differences in response between elderly and younger patients. In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.

🆘 Overdosage 26 words ▾

OVERDOSAGE: In the event of overhydration or solute overload, re-evaluate the patient and institute appropriate corrective measures (see WARNINGS , PRECAUTIONS , and ADVERSE REACTIONS ).

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 157 words ▾

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY: When administered intravenously, these solutions provide a source of water and carbohydrate. Isotonic and hypertonic concentrations of dextrose are suitable for parenteral maintenance of water requirements when salt is not needed or should be avoided. Solutions containing carbohydrate in the form of dextrose restore blood glucose levels and provide calories.

Carbohydrate in the form of dextrose may aid in minimizing liver glycogen depletion and exerts a protein-sparing action. Dextrose injected parenterally undergoes oxidation to carbon dioxide and water. Water is an essential constituent of all body tissues and accounts for approximately 70% of total body weight.

Average normal adult daily requirements range from two to three liters (1 to 1.5 liters each for insensible water loss by perspiration and urine production). Water balance is maintained by various regulatory mechanisms. Water distribution depends primarily on the concentration of electrolytes in the body compartments and sodium (Na + ) plays a major role in maintaining physiologic equilibrium.

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 197 words ▾

HOW SUPPLIED: 5% Dextrose Injection, USP is supplied in single dose flexible plastic containers as follows: Product Code Unit of Sale Strength Each 624650 NDC 63323-624-50 Package of 60 freeflex ® bags 2.5 grams per 50 mL (50 mg per mL) NDC 63323-624-05 50mL fill in a 100 mL freeflex ® Bag 624661 NDC 63323-624-61 Package of 50 freeflex ® bags 5 grams per 100 mL (50 mg per mL) NDC 63323-624-06 One 100 mL freeflex ® Bag 624674 NDC 63323-624-74 Package of 30 freeflex ® bags 12.5 grams per 250 mL (50 mg per mL) NDC 63323-624-04 One 250 mL freeflex ® Bag 624675 NDC 63323-624-75 Package of 20 freeflex ® bags 25 grams per 500 mL (50 mg per mL) NDC 63323-624-07 One 500 mL freeflex ® Bag 624610 NDC 63323-624-10 Package of 10 freeflex ® bags 50 grams per 1,000 mL (50 mg per mL) NDC 63323-624-03 One 1,000 mL freeflex ® Bag Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Exposure of pharmaceutical products to heat should be minimized. Avoid excessive heat. Protect from freezing.

The container closure is not made with natural rubber latex. Non-PVC, Non-DEHP, Sterile.

📋 Description ~1 min read ▾

DESCRIPTION: 5% Dextrose Injection, USP solution is sterile and nonpyrogenic. It is a parenteral solution containing dextrose in water for injection intended for intravenous administration. Each 100 mL of 5% Dextrose Injection, USP, contains dextrose monohydrate, 5 g in water for injection.

The caloric value is 170 kcal/L. The osmolarity is 252 mOsmol/L (calc.), which is slightly hypotonic. The solution pH is 4.3 (3.2 to 6.5).

This solution contains no bacteriostat, antimicrobial agent or added buffer and is intended only as a single-dose injection. When smaller doses are required the unused portion should be discarded. 5% Dextrose Injection, USP is a parenteral fluid and nutrient replenisher.

Dextrose, USP is chemically designated D-glucose monohydrate (C 6 H 12 O 6 • H 2 O), a hexose sugar freely soluble in water. It has the following structural formula: Water for Injection, USP is chemically designated H 2 O. The flexible container is fabricated from a specially formulated non-plasticized film containing polypropylene and thermoplastic elastomers ( free flex ® bag).

The amount of water that can permeate from the container into the overwrap is insufficient to affect the solution significantly. Solutions in contact with the flexible container can leach out certain of the container’s chemical components in very small amounts within the expiration period. The suitability of the container material has been confirmed by tests in animals according to USP biological tests for plastic containers. structure

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 63323-0623-53 · Fresenius 63323-0626-00 · Fresenius →
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.