NDC Package 16252-591-99 Sumatriptan

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NDC Package Code:

16252-591-99

Package Description:

9 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK

Product Code:

16252-591

Proprietary Name:

Sumatriptan

Usage Information:

Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines. It helps to relieve headache, pain, and other migraine symptoms (including nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound). Prompt treatment helps you return to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. Sumatriptan belongs to a class of drugs known as triptans. It affects a certain natural substance (serotonin) that causes narrowing of blood vessels in the brain. It may also relieve pain by affecting certain nerves in the brain. Sumatriptan does not prevent future migraines or lessen how often you get migraine attacks.

11-Digit NDC Billing Format:

16252059199

Billing Unit:

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

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

9 EA

Labeler Name:

Actavis Pharma, Inc.

Sample Package:

FDA Application Number:

ANDA076933

Marketing Category:

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

Start Marketing Date:

08-10-2009

End Marketing Date:

04-28-2017

Listing Expiration Date:

04-28-2017

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

16252 - Actavis Pharma, Inc.
- 16252-591 - Sumatriptan
  - 16252-591-99 - 9 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 16252-591-99?

The NDC Packaged Code 16252-591-99 is assigned to a package of 9 tablet in 1 blister pack of Sumatriptan, labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc.. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.

Is NDC 16252-591 included in the NDC Directory?

The product was first marketed by Actavis Pharma, Inc. on August 10, 2009 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on April 28, 2017 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 16252-591-99?

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 9.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 16252-591-99?

The 11-digit format is 16252059199. 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	16252-591-99	5-4-2	16252-0591-99

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