NDC Package 16590-010-20 Ambien

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This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was inactivated by the FDA.

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NDC Package Code:

16590-010-20

Package Description:

20 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE

Product Code:

16590-010

Proprietary Name:

Ambien

Usage Information:

Zolpidem is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. This medication is usually limited to short treatment periods of 1 to 2 weeks or less.

11-Digit NDC Billing Format:

16590001020

Billing Unit:

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

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

20 EA

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

RxCUI: 854873 - zolpidem tartrate 10 MG Oral Tablet

RxCUI: 854875 - AMBIEN 10 MG Oral Tablet

RxCUI: 854875 - zolpidem tartrate 10 MG Oral Tablet [Ambien]

RxCUI: 854875 - Ambien 10 MG Oral Tablet

RxCUI: 854876 - zolpidem tartrate 5 MG Oral Tablet

Labeler Name:

Stat Rx Usa Llc

Sample Package:

Start Marketing Date:

04-01-1993

Listing Expiration Date:

12-31-2017

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

16590 - Stat Rx Usa Llc
- 16590-010 - Ambien
  - 16590-010-20 - 20 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE

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Other Product Packages

The following packages are also available for this product:

NDC Package Code	Package Description
16590-010-28	28 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
16590-010-30	30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
16590-010-56	56 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 16590-010-20?

The NDC Packaged Code 16590-010-20 is assigned to a package of 20 tablet, film coated in 1 bottle of Ambien, labeled by Stat Rx Usa Llc. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 20 billable units per package.

Is NDC 16590-010 included in the NDC Directory?

No, Ambien with product code 16590-010 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it's listing has been INACTIVATED by FDA. The product was first marketed by Stat Rx Usa Llc on April 01, 1993 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2017 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 16590-010-20?

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 20.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 16590-010-20?

The 11-digit format is 16590001020. 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	16590-010-20	5-4-2	16590-0010-20

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