NDC Package 16252-526-90 Pravastatin Sodium

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NDC Package Code:

16252-526-90

Package Description:

90 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

Product Code:

16252-526

Proprietary Name:

Pravastatin Sodium

Usage Information:

Pravastatin 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:

16252052690

Billing Unit:

EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

90 EA

Labeler Name:

Cobalt Laboratories Inc.

Sample Package:

FDA Application Number:

ANDA076939

Marketing Category:

ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.

Start Marketing Date:

10-23-2006

End Marketing Date:

11-07-2015

Listing Expiration Date:

11-07-2015

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

16252 - Cobalt Laboratories Inc.
- 16252-526 - Pravastatin Sodium
  - 16252-526-90 - 90 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

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Other Product Packages

The following packages are also available for this product:

NDC Package Code	Package Description
16252-526-00	90909 TABLET in 1 PAIL

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 16252-526-90?

The NDC Packaged Code 16252-526-90 is assigned to a package of 90 tablet in 1 bottle, plastic of Pravastatin Sodium, labeled by Cobalt Laboratories Inc.. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.

Is NDC 16252-526 included in the NDC Directory?

The product was first marketed by Cobalt Laboratories Inc. on October 23, 2006 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on November 07, 2015 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 16252-526-90?

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 90.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 16252-526-90?

The 11-digit format is 16252052690. 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 5-3-2 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 Format	10-Digit Original Code	11-Digit Format	11-Digit Code
5-3-2	16252-526-90	5-4-2	16252-0526-90

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