Procella HelpdeskThis edit will require that the NDC code of the smallest package size is being submitted. This is a simply on/off switch.
This does not address the smallest unbreakable package size as defined by Medicare Part D.
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To find the smallest package size based on the Product Service ID, there is a field in the MediSpan NDC File data, Next-Smaller NDC suffice number. If the field is null or empty (not sure how it is), that NDC is considered the smallest for the NDC submitted.
| Drug Name | Pkg Size | NDC | Next Smaller NDC suffix | |
| Nexium 20mg | 90 | 00186-5020-54 | 31 | |
| Nexium 20mg | 30 | 00186-5020-31 |
Per MediSpan
H103 - Next-Smaller NDC Suffix Number This is a 2-character field.
When available, the Next-Smaller NDC Suffix Number identifies the last one or two-digit suffix for the next smaller size of a drug product. This field is used for products identified by an NDC. UPCs, HRIs, inner packs, clinic packs, and unit-dose items are not considered.