Prevnar - 13

Manufacturer:

Pfizer

Name:

Prevnar - 13

HCPCS Code Descriptor:

Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 13 valent, for intramuscular use

Category:

CPT Drug Code

HCPCS:

90670

NDC(s):

00005-1971-05, 00005-1971-02

Primary Type:

Vaccine-Pneumococcal

Generic/Specialty Status:

Single-Source

Route of Administration:

Intramuscular

Potential NDC Listing Errors:

Our team has identified potential listing errors/discrepancies with the following NDCs:

00005-1971-02, 00005-1971-05

About:

Prevnar - 13 is a Vaccine-Pneumococcal drug manufactured by Pfizer and administered via the Intramuscular route of administration. The CPT Drug Code: 90670 is aligned to the drug Prevnar - 13.

Prevnar-13, also known as Pneumococcal 13-valent Conjugate Vaccine, is an intramuscular injection that provides active immunization against infection caused by 13 common strains of pneumococcal bacteria. Prevnar-13 is typically given to children between 6 weeks and 5 years of age. Pneumococcal bacteria can cause infections like pneumonia and meningitis.