NDC Package 0078-0559-15 Exforge Hct

Amlodipine Valsartan And Hydrochlorothiazide Tablet, Film Coated Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
0078-0559-15
Package Description:
30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Exforge Hct
Non-Proprietary Name:
Amlodipine Valsartan And Hydrochlorothiazide
Substance Name:
Amlodipine Besylate; Hydrochlorothiazide; Valsartan
Usage Information:
This product is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains 3 medications: amlodipine, valsartan, and hydrochlorothiazide. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker, and valsartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). They both work by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is called a "water pill" (diuretic) and causes your body to get rid of extra salt and water by making more urine.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
00078055915
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
30 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 848131 - amLODIPine 10 MG / valsartan 160 MG / hydroCHLOROthiazide 12.5 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 848131 - amlodipine 10 MG / hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 MG / valsartan 160 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 848131 - amlodipine (as amlodipine besylate) 10 MG / HCTZ 12.5 MG / valsartan 160 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 848131 - amlodipine 10 MG / HCTZ 12.5 MG / valsartan 160 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 848134 - EXFORGE HCT 10 MG / 160 MG / 12.5 MG Oral Tablet
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
    Dosage Form:
    Tablet, Film Coated - A solid dosage form that contains medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents and is coated with a thin layer of a water-insoluble or water-soluble polymer.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
  • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    NDA022314
    Marketing Category:
    NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    04-04-2009
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 0078-0559-15?

    The NDC Packaged Code 0078-0559-15 is assigned to a package of 30 tablet, film coated in 1 bottle of Exforge Hct, a human prescription drug labeled by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation. The product's dosage form is tablet, film coated and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 0078-0559 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Exforge Hct with product code 0078-0559 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation on April 04, 2009 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2024 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 0078-0559-15?

    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 30.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 0078-0559-15?

    The 11-digit format is 00078055915. 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
    4-4-20078-0559-155-4-200078-0559-15