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NDC Package 0228-2031-96 Alprazolam

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

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    2. Other Packages
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Find all the important details about this NDC Package code, including the 11-Digit NDC Billing number, billing units, wholesale price, RxNorm crosswalk, active ingredients, pharmacologic clasess, etc.

NDC Package Code:
0228-2031-96
Package Description:
1000 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
0228-2031
Proprietary Name:
Alprazolam
Non-Proprietary Name:
Alprazolam
Substance Name:
Alprazolam
Usage Information:
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA).
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
00228203196
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
1000 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 197321 - ALPRAZolam 1 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 197321 - alprazolam 1 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 197322 - ALPRAZolam 2 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 197322 - alprazolam 2 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 308047 - ALPRAZolam 0.25 MG Oral Tablet
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Actavis Pharma, 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):
  • ALPRAZOLAM 1 mg/1
  • ALPRAZOLAM 1 mg/1
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Benzodiazepine - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Benzodiazepines - [CS]
    • DEA Schedule:
    Schedule IV (CIV) Substances
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA074342
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    10-01-1993
    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
    0228-2031-0077000 TABLET in 1 BAG
    0228-2031-10100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
    0228-2031-50500 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
    0228-2031-7792304 TABLET in 1 CONTAINER

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 0228-2031-96?

    The NDC Packaged Code 0228-2031-96 is assigned to a package of 1000 tablet in 1 bottle of Alprazolam, a human prescription drug labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc.. The product's dosage form is tablet and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 0228-2031 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Alprazolam with product code 0228-2031 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Actavis Pharma, Inc. on October 01, 1993 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 0228-2031-96?

    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 1000.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 0228-2031-96?

    The 11-digit format is 00228203196. 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
    4-4-20228-2031-965-4-200228-2031-96