Acarbose Tablet
NDC Package 0054-0141-25

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Other Packages
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Acarbose tablets is acarbose is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This formulation utilizes a tablet delivery system. Marketed by Hikma Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc., this product is identified by NDC 0054-0141 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA078470.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
0054-0141-25
Package Description
100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
0054-0141
11-Digit Billing Format
00054014125
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
100 EA
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Acarbose
Non-Proprietary Name
Acarbose
Substance Name
Acarbose
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)
ACARBOSE 50 mg/1
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
Acarbose is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Acarbose works in your intestines to slow the breakdown and absorption of carbohydrates from foods that you eat. This effect helps lessen your blood sugar rise after a meal.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Hikma Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc.
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
ANDA078470
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
05-07-2008
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (0054-0141). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

0054-0141-20
10 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 10 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 0054-0141-25 identifies a specific commercial package of 100 tablet in 1 bottle of Acarbose, a human prescription drug labeled by Hikma Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc.. This tablet is formulated for oral use and contains acarbose 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 Hikma Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc. on May 07, 2008. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Acarbose is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Acarbose works in your intestines to slow the breakdown and absorption of carbohydrates from foods that you eat. This effect helps lessen your blood sugar rise after a meal.

How is this Hikma Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 00054014125. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 100 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)
0054-0141-25
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
00054-0141-25

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