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NDC Package 0069-1540-41 Norvasc

Amlodipine Besylate Tablet Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
0069-1540-41
Package Description:
100 BLISTER PACK in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE / 1 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK
Product Code:
0069-1540
Proprietary Name:
Norvasc
Non-Proprietary Name:
Amlodipine Besylate
Substance Name:
Amlodipine Besylate
Usage Information:
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
00069154041
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
100 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 197361 - amLODIPine besylate 5 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 197361 - amlodipine 5 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 197361 - amlodipine (as amlodipine besylate) 5 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 212542 - Norvasc 2.5 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 212542 - amlodipine 2.5 MG Oral Tablet [Norvasc]
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc
    Dosage Form:
    Tablet - A solid dosage form containing medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • AMLODIPINE BESYLATE 10 mg/1
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Calcium Channel Antagonists - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
  • Calcium Channel Blocker - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Cytochrome P450 3A Inhibitors - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
  • Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Dihydropyridines - [CS]
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    NDA019787
    Marketing Category:
    NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    07-31-1992
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2025
    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
    0069-1540-6890 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 0069-1540-41?

    The NDC Packaged Code 0069-1540-41 is assigned to a package of 100 blister pack in 1 box, unit-dose / 1 tablet in 1 blister pack of Norvasc, a human prescription drug labeled by Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc. The product's dosage form is tablet and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 0069-1540 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Norvasc with product code 0069-1540 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc on July 31, 1992 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2025 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 0069-1540-41?

    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 100.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 0069-1540-41?

    The 11-digit format is 00069154041. 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
    4-4-20069-1540-415-4-200069-1540-41