NDC Package 0008-0836-21 Effexor XR

Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Capsule, Extended Release Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
0008-0836-21
Package Description:
30 CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Effexor XR
Non-Proprietary Name:
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride
Substance Name:
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride
Usage Information:
Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia). It may improve your mood and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may also decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Venlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
00008083621
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
30 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 313581 - venlafaxine HCl 150 MG 24HR Extended Release Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 313581 - 24 HR venlafaxine 150 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 313581 - venlafaxine (as venlafaxine HCl) 150 MG 24 HR Extended Release Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 313583 - venlafaxine HCl 37.5 MG 24HR Extended Release Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 313583 - 24 HR venlafaxine 37.5 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Llc, A Subsidiary Of Pfizer Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Capsule, Extended Release - A solid dosage form in which the drug is enclosed within either a hard or soft soluble container made from a suitable form of gelatin, and which releases a drug (or drugs) in such a manner to allow a reduction in dosing frequency as compared to that drug (or drugs) presented as a conventional dosage form.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
  • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    NDA020699
    Marketing Category:
    NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    11-01-1997
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Other Product Packages

    The following packages are also available for this product:

    NDC Package CodePackage Description
    0008-0836-2290 CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 0008-0836-21?

    The NDC Packaged Code 0008-0836-21 is assigned to a package of 30 capsule, extended release in 1 bottle of Effexor XR, a human prescription drug labeled by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Llc, A Subsidiary Of Pfizer Inc.. The product's dosage form is capsule, extended release and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 0008-0836 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Effexor XR with product code 0008-0836 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Llc, A Subsidiary Of Pfizer Inc. on November 01, 1997 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2024 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 0008-0836-21?

    The contents of this package are billed per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units. The calculated billable units for this package is 30.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 0008-0836-21?

    The 11-digit format is 00008083621. The 11-digit billing format might be required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other payers in billing claim forms.

    This package code is originally configured in a 4-4-2 segment 10-digit format and by adding a zero within the original NDC package code we can obtain the converted 11-digit format in a 5-4-2 segment configuration. The table below shows the 11-digit code conversion:

    10-Digit Format10-Digit Original Code11-Digit Format11-Digit Code
    4-4-20008-0836-215-4-200008-0836-21