NDC Package 0258-4000-60 Acamprosate Calcium

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NDC Package Code:

0258-4000-60

Package Description:

180 TABLET, COATED in 1 BOTTLE

Product Code:

0258-4000

Proprietary Name:

Acamprosate Calcium

Usage Information:

This medication is used along with counseling and support to help people who are alcohol dependent not drink alcohol. Acamprosate works by restoring the natural balance of chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters). Before starting this medication, you should no longer be drinking alcohol. Acamprosate has not been shown to work well if you are still drinking alcohol when you start taking it.

11-Digit NDC Billing Format:

00258400060

Billing Unit:

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

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

180 EA

Labeler Name:

Forest Laboratories, Inc.

Sample Package:

FDA Application Number:

NDA021431

Marketing Category:

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

Start Marketing Date:

01-11-2005

End Marketing Date:

05-31-2015

Listing Expiration Date:

05-31-2015

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

0258 - Forest Laboratories, Inc.
- 0258-4000 - Acamprosate Calcium
  - 0258-4000-60 - 180 TABLET, COATED in 1 BOTTLE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 0258-4000-60?

The NDC Packaged Code 0258-4000-60 is assigned to a package of 180 tablet, coated in 1 bottle of Acamprosate Calcium, labeled by Forest Laboratories, Inc.. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.

Is NDC 0258-4000 included in the NDC Directory?

The product was first marketed by Forest Laboratories, Inc. on January 11, 2005 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on May 31, 2015 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 0258-4000-60?

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 180.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 0258-4000-60?

The 11-digit format is 00258400060. 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	0258-4000-60	5-4-2	00258-4000-60

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