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NDC Package 0228-2837-11 Pilocarpine Hydrochloride

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

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    2. 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:
0228-2837-11
Package Description:
100 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code:
0228-2837
Proprietary Name:
Pilocarpine Hydrochloride
Non-Proprietary Name:
Pilocarpine Hydrochloride
Substance Name:
Pilocarpine Hydrochloride
Usage Information:
Pilocarpine Hydrochloride Tablets are indicated for 1) the treatment of symptoms of dry mouth from salivary gland hypofunction caused by radiotherapy for cancer of the head and neck; and 2) the treatment of symptoms of dry mouth in patients with Sjogren's Syndrome.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
00228283711
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
100 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 1000913 - pilocarpine HCl 5 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 1000913 - pilocarpine hydrochloride 5 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 1001004 - pilocarpine HCl 7.5 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 1001004 - pilocarpine hydrochloride 7.5 MG Oral Tablet
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Actavis Pharma, Inc.
    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.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE 7.5 mg/1
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Cholinergic Agonists - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
  • Cholinergic Muscarinic Agonists - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
  • Cholinergic Receptor Agonist - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    NDA020237
    Marketing Category:
    NDA AUTHORIZED GENERIC - A product marketed as a "generic" drug under an approved New Drug Application (NDA), rather than an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA),.
    Start Marketing Date:
    09-13-2011
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 0228-2837-11?

    The NDC Packaged Code 0228-2837-11 is assigned to a package of 100 tablet, film coated in 1 bottle, plastic of Pilocarpine Hydrochloride, a human prescription drug labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc.. The product's dosage form is tablet, film coated and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 0228-2837 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Pilocarpine Hydrochloride with product code 0228-2837 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Actavis Pharma, Inc. on September 13, 2011 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 0228-2837-11?

    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 0228-2837-11?

    The 11-digit format is 00228283711. 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
    4-4-20228-2837-115-4-200228-2837-11