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NDC Package 0555-0997-02 Fludrocortisone Acetate

Tablet 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:
0555-0997-02
Package Description:
100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
0555-0997
Proprietary Name:
Fludrocortisone Acetate
Non-Proprietary Name:
Fludrocortisone Acetate
Substance Name:
Fludrocortisone Acetate
Usage Information:
Fludrocortisone is a man-made form of a natural substance (glucocorticoid) made by the body. It is used along with other medications (e.g., hydrocortisone) to treat low glucocorticoid levels caused by disease of the adrenal gland (e.g., Addison's disease, adrenocortical insufficiency, salt-losing adrenogenital syndrome). Glucocorticoids are needed in many ways for the body to function well. They are important for salt and water balance and keeping blood pressure normal. They are also needed to break down carbohydrates in your diet.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
00555099702
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: 313979 - fludrocortisone acetate 0.1 MG Oral Tablet
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa, 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):
  • FLUDROCORTISONE ACETATE .1 mg/1
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA040425
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    02-14-2003
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 0555-0997-02?

    The NDC Packaged Code 0555-0997-02 is assigned to a package of 100 tablet in 1 bottle of Fludrocortisone Acetate, a human prescription drug labeled by Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa, Inc.. The product's dosage form is tablet and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 0555-0997 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Fludrocortisone Acetate with product code 0555-0997 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa, Inc. on February 14, 2003 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 0555-0997-02?

    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 0555-0997-02?

    The 11-digit format is 00555099702. 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
    4-4-20555-0997-025-4-200555-0997-02