HCPCS | Generic Name | Brand Name | Strength | SEER*Rx Category | Major Drug Class | Minor Drug Class | Oral (Y/N) | FDA Approval Year | FDA Discontinuation Year | CMS Effective Date | CMS Discontinuation Date | Status |
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S0146 | Peginterferon Alfa-2b | Pegintron, Sylatron | 20 mcg/mL | Immunotherapy | Cytokine | Interferon | No | 2001 | Jul 1, 2005 | Sep 30, 2010 | No Longer Used | |
S0156 | Exemestane | Aromasin | 25 mg | Hormonal Therapy | Aromatase Inhibitor | Yes | 1999 | Jan 1, 2001 | In Use | |||
S0165 | Abarelix | Plenaxis | 100 mg | Hormonal Therapy | Androgen Receptor Inhibitor | LHRH antagonist | No | 2003 | 2005 | Jan 1, 2005 | No Longer Used | |
S0170 | Anastrozole | Arimidex | 1mg | Hormonal Therapy | Aromatase Inhibitor | Yes | 1995 | Jan 1, 2002 | In Use | |||
S0172 | Chlorambucil | Leukeran | 2 mg | Chemotherapy | Alkylating Agent | Nitrogen Mustard | Yes | 1957 | Jan 1, 2002 | In Use | ||
S0174 | Dolasetron Mesylate | Anzemet | 50 mg | Ancillary Therapy | Antiemetic | 5HT3 Receptor Antagonist | Yes | 1997 | Jan 1, 2002 | In Use | ||
S0176 | Hydroxyurea | Hydrea | 500 mg | Chemotherapy | Miscellaneous Agent | Antimetabolite/Organooxygen | Yes | 1967 | Jan 1, 2002 | In Use | ||
S0177 | Levamisole | Ergamisol | 50 mg | Immunotherapy | Antiinfective Agent | antihelminitic | Yes | 1990 | 2000 | Jan 1, 2002 | In Use | |
S0178 | Lomustine | Ceenu, Gleostine | 10 mg | Chemotherapy | Alkylating Agent | Nitrosourea | Yes | 1976 | Jan 1, 2002 | In Use | ||
S0179 | Megesterol | Megace | 20 mg | Hormonal Therapy | Progestin | Yes | 2002 | In Use | ||||
S0181 | Ondansetron | Zofran, Zofran ODT, Zuplenz | 4 mg | Ancillary Therapy | Antiemetic | 5HT3 Receptor Antagonist | Yes | 1991 | Jan 1, 2002 | Dec 31, 2011 | No Longer Used | |
S0182 | Procarbazine | Matulane | 50 mg | Chemotherapy | Alkylating Agent | Benzamide | Yes | 1969 | Jan 1, 2002 | In Use | ||
S0187 | Tamoxifen Citrate | Nolvadex, Nolvadex-D, Soltamox | 10 mg | Hormonal Therapy | Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM) | Yes | 1977 | Jan 1, 2002 | In Use | |||
S0190 | Mifepristone | Korlym, Mifeprex | 200 mg | Hormonal Therapy | Antiprogestin | Cortisol Receptor Blocker | Yes | 2000 | Jan 1, 2001 | In Use | ||
S2107 | Immunotherapy - non specific | Adoptive immunotherapy (ie development of specific anti-tumor reactivity) | NA | Immunotherapy | No | Apr 1, 2002 | In Use | |||||
S9338 | Immunotherapy - non specific | Home infusion therapy, immunotherapy | NA | Immunotherapy | No | Jan 1, 2002 | In Use |
The use of NA indicates that the HCPCS code was Not Available. NA may mean that a) the HCPCS code has
not yet been created (new drug), b) the drug is given as an oral drug or alternative route (only in
specific instances are HCPCS assigned to these medications), or c) the HCPCS could not be found or is
truly not available.