Famotidine
NDC Package 0069-0121-02
Package Information
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. Marketed by Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc, this product is identified by NDC 0069-0121 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA078642.
Identification & Billing
Clinical Specifications
Regulatory & Marketing
Hierarchy Structure
- 0069 - Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc
- 0069-0121 - Famotidine
- 0069-0121-02 - 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON / 2 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE (0069-0121-01)
- 0069-0121 - Famotidine
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the distribution configuration for this product package?
The code 0069-0121-02 identifies a specific commercial package of 25 vial, single-dose in 1 carton / 2 ml in 1 vial, single-dose (0069-0121-01) of Famotidine, labeled by Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer 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 Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc on May 10, 2011. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2017.
What are the primary indications for this medication?
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn't go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Famotidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers. This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist.
How is this Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc product billed for insurance claims?
For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 00069012102. Quantities are measured in per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.. 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:
Note: The zero is added to the Labeler segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.