NDC Package 0378-0642-05 Prednisone

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

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
0378-0642-05
Package Description:
500 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Prednisone
Non-Proprietary Name:
Prednisone
Substance Name:
Prednisone
Usage Information:
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
00378064205
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
500 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 198145 - predniSONE 10 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 198145 - prednisone 10 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 312615 - predniSONE 20 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 312615 - prednisone 20 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 312617 - predniSONE 5 MG Oral Tablet
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Mylan Pharmaceuticals 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):
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA083677
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    02-06-2020
    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
    0378-0642-01100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    0378-0642-101000 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 0378-0642-05?

    The NDC Packaged Code 0378-0642-05 is assigned to a package of 500 tablet in 1 bottle, plastic of Prednisone, a human prescription drug labeled by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.. The product's dosage form is tablet and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 0378-0642 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Prednisone with product code 0378-0642 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. on February 06, 2020 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 0378-0642-05?

    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 500.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 0378-0642-05?

    The 11-digit format is 00378064205. 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
    4-4-20378-0642-055-4-200378-0642-05