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NDC Package 16729-168-01 Escitalopram

Tablet, Film Coated Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
16729-168-01
Package Description:
100 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
16729-168
Proprietary Name:
Escitalopram
Non-Proprietary Name:
Escitalopram
Substance Name:
Escitalopram Oxalate
Usage Information:
Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being and decrease nervousness.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
16729016801
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
100 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 349332 - escitalopram oxalate 10 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 349332 - escitalopram 10 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 349332 - escitalopram (as escitalopram oxalate) 10 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 351249 - escitalopram oxalate 5 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 351249 - escitalopram 5 MG Oral Tablet
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Accord Healthcare Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Tablet, Film Coated - A solid dosage form that contains medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents and is coated with a thin layer of a water-insoluble or water-soluble polymer.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE 5 mg/1
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA202389
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    03-05-2013
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2025
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Other Product Packages

    The following packages are also available for this product:

    NDC Package CodePackage Description
    16729-168-171000 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 16729-168-01?

    The NDC Packaged Code 16729-168-01 is assigned to a package of 100 tablet, film coated in 1 bottle of Escitalopram, a human prescription drug labeled by Accord Healthcare Inc.. The product's dosage form is tablet, film coated and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 16729-168 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Escitalopram with product code 16729-168 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Accord Healthcare Inc. on March 05, 2013 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2025 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 16729-168-01?

    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 16729-168-01?

    The 11-digit format is 16729016801. 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 Format10-Digit Original Code11-Digit Format11-Digit Code
    5-3-216729-168-015-4-216729-0168-01