Minipress
NDC Package 0069-4380-71

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

Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was discontinued by the firm.

Minipress is prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Marketed by Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc, this product is identified by NDC 0069-4380 and is authorized under FDA application NDA017442.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
0069-4380-71
Package Description
250 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
0069-4380
11-Digit Billing Format
00069438071
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
250 EA

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Minipress
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Prazosin belongs to a class of medications called alpha blockers. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc
FDA Application #
NDA017442
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
05-10-1994
End Marketing Date
05-31-2024
Listing Expiration
05-31-2024
Exclude Flag
D
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 0069-4380-71 identifies a specific commercial package of 250 capsule in 1 bottle of Minipress, labeled by Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 250 billable units per package. 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, 1994. The current certification is valid through May 31, 2024.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Prazosin belongs to a class of medications called alpha blockers. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

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: 00069438071. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 250 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)
0069-4380-71
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
00069-4380-71

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