NDC Package 0078-0501-15 Exelon

Rivastigmine Patch, Extended Release Transdermal - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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NDC Package Code:

0078-0501-15

Package Description:

30 PATCH in 1 CARTON / 24 h in 1 PATCH (0078-0501-61)

Product Code:

0078-0501

Proprietary Name:

Exelon

Non-Proprietary Name:

Rivastigmine

Substance Name:

Rivastigmine

Usage Information:

Rivastigmine is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease and to Parkinson's disease. Rivastigmine does not cure either of these diseases, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

11-Digit NDC Billing Format:

00078050115

Billing Unit:

EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

1 EA

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

RxCUI: 1308569 - rivastigmine 13.3 MG/Day 24HR Transdermal System
RxCUI: 1308569 - 24 HR rivastigmine 0.554 MG/HR Transdermal System
RxCUI: 1308569 - rivastigmine 13.3 MG/Day 24HR Transdermal Patch
RxCUI: 1308571 - EXELON PATCH 13.3 MG/Day 24HR Transdermal System
RxCUI: 1308571 - 24 HR rivastigmine 0.554 MG/HR Transdermal System [Exelon]

Product Type:

Human Prescription Drug

Labeler Name:

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

Dosage Form:

Patch, Extended Release - A drug delivery system in the form of a patch that releases the drug in such a manner that a reduction in dosing frequency compared to that drug presented as a conventional dosage form (e.g., a solution or a prompt drug-releasing, conventional solid dosage form).

Administration Route(s):

Transdermal - Administration through the dermal layer of the skin to the systemic circulation by diffusion.

Active Ingredient(s):

RIVASTIGMINE 4.6 mg/24h

Pharmacologic Class(es):

Sample Package:

FDA Application Number:

NDA022083

Marketing Category:

NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.

Start Marketing Date:

07-06-2007

Listing Expiration Date:

12-31-2025

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

0078 - Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
- 0078-0501 - Exelon
  - 0078-0501-15 - 30 PATCH in 1 CARTON / 24 h in 1 PATCH (0078-0501-61)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 0078-0501-15?

The NDC Packaged Code 0078-0501-15 is assigned to a package of 30 patch in 1 carton / 24 h in 1 patch (0078-0501-61) of Exelon, a human prescription drug labeled by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation. The product's dosage form is patch, extended release and is administered via transdermal form.

Is NDC 0078-0501 included in the NDC Directory?

Yes, Exelon with product code 0078-0501 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation on July 06, 2007 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 0078-0501-15?

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 1.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 0078-0501-15?

The 11-digit format is 00078050115. 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 Format	10-Digit Original Code	11-Digit Format	11-Digit Code
4-4-2	0078-0501-15	5-4-2	00078-0501-15

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