Metoprolol Tartrate Tablet
NDC Package 0615-8421-39

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Other Packages
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Metoprolol Tartrate (metoprolol) tablets is metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). This formulation utilizes a tablet delivery system. Marketed by Ncs Healthcare Of Ky, Llc Dba Vangard Labs, this product is identified by NDC 0615-8421 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA202871.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
0615-8421-39
Package Description
30 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK
Product Code
0615-8421
11-Digit Billing Format
00615842139
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Metoprolol Tartrate
Non-Proprietary Name
Metoprolol
Substance Name
Metoprolol Tartrate
Dosage Form
Tablet - A solid dosage form containing medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents.
Administration Route
Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
Active Ingredient(s)
METOPROLOL TARTRATE 25 mg/1
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Metoprolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Ncs Healthcare Of Ky, Llc Dba Vangard Labs
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
ANDA202871
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
07-31-2016
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (0615-8421). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

0615-8421-05
15 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK
0615-8421-30
6 BLISTER PACK in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE / 5 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 0615-8421-39 identifies a specific commercial package of 30 tablet in 1 blister pack of Metoprolol Tartrate, a human prescription drug labeled by Ncs Healthcare Of Ky, Llc Dba Vangard Labs. This tablet is formulated for oral use and contains metoprolol tartrate as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

Yes, this product is active and verified within the NDC Directory. It was introduced to the market by Ncs Healthcare Of Ky, Llc Dba Vangard Labs on July 31, 2016. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Metoprolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.

How is this Ncs Healthcare Of Ky, Llc Dba Vangard Labs product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 00615842139. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.

11-Digit Code Conversion

Billing payers usually require a 5-4-2 segment configuration. Below is the conversion from the 10-digit package format to the 11-digit billing format:

10-Digit Format (4-4-2)
0615-8421-39
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
00615-8421-39

Note: The zero is added to the Labeler segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.