NDC Package 17270-0740-0 Albuterol Sulfate

Inhalant Respiratory (inhalation) - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
17270-0740-0
Package Description:
1 INHALER in 1 CARTON / 200 INHALANT in 1 INHALER
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Albuterol Sulfate
Non-Proprietary Name:
Albuterol Sulfate
Substance Name:
Albuterol Sulfate
Usage Information:
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
17270074000
Billing Unit:
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 2123072 - albuterol 90 MCG/INHAL Metered Dose Inhaler, 200 Actuations, generic for ProAir
  • RxCUI: 2123072 - NDA021457 200 ACTUAT albuterol 0.09 MG/ACTUAT Metered Dose Inhaler
  • RxCUI: 2123072 - albuterol 90 MCG/ACTUAT Metered Dose Inhaler, 200 Actuations, generic for ProAir
Product Type:
Human Prescription Drug
Labeler Name:
Armstrong Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Dosage Form:
Inhalant - A special class of inhalations consisting of a drug or combination of drugs, that by virtue of their high vapor pressure can be carried by an air current into the nasal passage where they exert their effect; the container from which the inhalant generally is administered is known as an inhaler.
Administration Route(s):
Respiratory (inhalation) - Administration within the respiratory tract by inhaling orally or nasally for local or systemic effect.
Active Ingredient(s):
Sample Package:
No
FDA Application Number:
ANDA212447
Marketing Category:
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date:
08-06-2024
Listing Expiration Date:
12-31-2025
Exclude Flag:
N
Code Structure:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 17270-0740-0?

The NDC Packaged Code 17270-0740-0 is assigned to a package of 1 inhaler in 1 carton / 200 inhalant in 1 inhaler of Albuterol Sulfate, a human prescription drug labeled by Armstrong Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. The product's dosage form is inhalant and is administered via respiratory (inhalation) form.

Is NDC 17270-0740 included in the NDC Directory?

Yes, Albuterol Sulfate with product code 17270-0740 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Armstrong Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on August 06, 2024 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 17270-0740-0?

The contents of this package are billed per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 17270-0740-0?

The 11-digit format is 17270074000. 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 5-4-1 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
5-4-117270-0740-05-4-217270-0740-00