NDC Package 0173-0945-55 Zovirax

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Package Information

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

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NDC Package Code:

0173-0945-55

Package Description:

100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE

Product Code:

0173-0945

Proprietary Name:

Zovirax

Usage Information:

This medication is used to treat "cold sores/fever blisters" (herpes labialis). It can speed up healing of the sores and decrease symptoms (such as tingling, pain, burning, itching). Acyclovir belongs to a class of medications known as antivirals. It works by stopping the growth of the virus. This medication does not cure herpes, and it does not prevent passing the infection to someone else. It does not prevent a future occurrence.

11-Digit NDC Billing Format:

00173094555

Billing Unit:

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

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

100 EA

Labeler Name:

Glaxosmithkline Llc

Sample Package:

FDA Application Number:

NDA020089

Marketing Category:

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

Start Marketing Date:

05-07-1991

End Marketing Date:

08-31-2017

Listing Expiration Date:

08-31-2017

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

0173 - Glaxosmithkline Llc
- 0173-0945 - Zovirax
  - 0173-0945-55 - 100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 0173-0945-55?

The NDC Packaged Code 0173-0945-55 is assigned to a package of 100 tablet in 1 bottle of Zovirax, labeled by Glaxosmithkline Llc. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 100 billable units per package.

Is NDC 0173-0945 included in the NDC Directory?

No, Zovirax with product code 0173-0945 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it was discontinued by the manufacturer. The product was first marketed by Glaxosmithkline Llc on May 07, 1991 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on August 31, 2017 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 0173-0945-55?

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 0173-0945-55?

The 11-digit format is 00173094555. 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	0173-0945-55	5-4-2	00173-0945-55

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