Tamiflu
NDC Package 0004-0801-85

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was discontinued by the firm.

Tamiflu is oseltamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza). Marketed by Genentech, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 0004-0801 and is authorized under FDA application NDA021087.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
0004-0801-85
Package Description
1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 10 CAPSULE in 1 BLISTER PACK
Product Code
0004-0801
11-Digit Billing Format
00004080185
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
1 EA
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Tamiflu
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Oseltamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza). It helps make the symptoms (such as stuffy nose, cough, sore throat, fever/chills, aches, tiredness) less severe and shortens the recovery time by 1-2 days. This medication may also be used to prevent the flu if you have been exposed to someone who already has the flu (such as a sick household member) or if there is a flu outbreak in the community. Talk to your doctor for more details. This medication works by stopping the flu virus from growing. It is not a substitute for the flu vaccine. (See also Notes section.)

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Genentech, Inc.
FDA Application #
NDA021087
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
10-27-1999
End Marketing Date
04-30-2026
Listing Expiration
04-30-2026
Exclude Flag
D
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 0004-0801-85 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 blister pack in 1 carton / 10 capsule in 1 blister pack of Tamiflu, labeled by Genentech, Inc.. This is formulated for use and contains as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

This product code is currently listed as inactive or excluded from the primary directory. It was introduced to the market by Genentech, Inc. on October 27, 1999. The current certification is valid through April 30, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Oseltamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza). It helps make the symptoms (such as stuffy nose, cough, sore throat, fever/chills, aches, tiredness) less severe and shortens the recovery time by 1-2 days. This medication may also be used to prevent the flu if you have been exposed to someone who already has the flu (such as a sick household member) or if there is a flu outbreak in the community. Talk to your doctor for more details. This medication works by stopping the flu virus from growing. It is not a substitute for the flu vaccine. (See also Notes section.)

How is this Genentech, Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 00004080185. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 1 total billable units per package. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.

11-Digit Code Conversion

Billing payers usually require a 5-4-2 segment configuration. Below is the conversion from the 10-digit package format to the 11-digit billing format:

10-Digit Format (4-4-2)
0004-0801-85
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
00004-0801-85

Note: The zero is added to the Labeler segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.