Colestid Tablet
NDC Package 0009-0450-03

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

Package Information

Colestid (colestipol hydrochloride) tablets is colestipol is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood. This formulation utilizes a tablet delivery system. Marketed by Pharmacia & Upjohn Company Llc, this product is identified by NDC 0009-0450 and is authorized under FDA application NDA020222.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
0009-0450-03
Package Description
120 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
0009-0450
11-Digit Billing Format
00009045003
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
120 EA
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Colestid
Non-Proprietary Name
Colestipol Hydrochloride
Substance Name
Colestipol Hydrochloride
Dosage Form
Tablet - A solid dosage form containing medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents.
Administration Route
Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
Active Ingredient(s)
COLESTIPOL HYDROCHLORIDE 1 g/1
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
Colestipol is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood. Lowering cholesterol helps decrease the risk for strokes and heart attacks. In addition to a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. This medication is known as a bile acid-binding resin. It works by removing bile acid from the body. In people with high cholesterol, this causes the liver to make more bile acid by using cholesterol in the blood. This helps to lower the cholesterol levels.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Pharmacia & Upjohn Company Llc
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
NDA020222
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
07-19-1994
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 0009-0450-03 identifies a specific commercial package of 120 tablet in 1 bottle of Colestid, a human prescription drug labeled by Pharmacia & Upjohn Company Llc. This tablet is formulated for oral use and contains colestipol hydrochloride as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

Yes, this product is active and verified within the NDC Directory. It was introduced to the market by Pharmacia & Upjohn Company Llc on July 19, 1994. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Colestipol is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood. Lowering cholesterol helps decrease the risk for strokes and heart attacks. In addition to a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. This medication is known as a bile acid-binding resin. It works by removing bile acid from the body. In people with high cholesterol, this causes the liver to make more bile acid by using cholesterol in the blood. This helps to lower the cholesterol levels.

How is this Pharmacia & Upjohn Company Llc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 00009045003. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 120 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)
0009-0450-03
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
00009-0450-03

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