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NDC Package 0597-0166-01 Flomax

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Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was discontinued by the firm.

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:
0597-0166-01
Package Description:
100 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
0597-0166
Proprietary Name:
Flomax
Usage Information:
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
00597016601
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
100 EA
Labeler Name:
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Sample Package:
No
FDA Application Number:
NDA020579
Marketing Category:
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date:
09-12-1997
End Marketing Date:
05-03-2017
Listing Expiration Date:
05-03-2017
Exclude Flag:
D
Code Structure:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 0597-0166-01?

The NDC Packaged Code 0597-0166-01 is assigned to a package of 100 capsule in 1 bottle of Flomax, labeled by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.

Is NDC 0597-0166 included in the NDC Directory?

No, Flomax with product code 0597-0166 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it was discontinued by the manufacturer. The product was first marketed by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on September 12, 1997 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on May 03, 2017 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 0597-0166-01?

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 0597-0166-01?

The 11-digit format is 00597016601. 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
4-4-20597-0166-015-4-200597-0166-01