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NDC Package 0904-5801-61 Simvastatin

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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:
0904-5801-61
Package Description:
100 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE
Product Code:
0904-5801
Proprietary Name:
Simvastatin
Usage Information:
Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
00904580161
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:
Major Pharmaceuticals
Sample Package:
No
FDA Application Number:
ANDA077752
Marketing Category:
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date:
12-20-2006
End Marketing Date:
06-30-2018
Listing Expiration Date:
06-30-2018
Exclude Flag:
D
Code Structure:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 0904-5801-61?

The NDC Packaged Code 0904-5801-61 is assigned to a package of 100 tablet, film coated in 1 box, unit-dose of Simvastatin, labeled by Major Pharmaceuticals. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.

Is NDC 0904-5801 included in the NDC Directory?

No, Simvastatin with product code 0904-5801 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it was discontinued by the manufacturer. The product was first marketed by Major Pharmaceuticals on December 20, 2006 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on June 30, 2018 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 0904-5801-61?

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 0904-5801-61?

The 11-digit format is 00904580161. 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
4-4-20904-5801-615-4-200904-5801-61