Phendimetrazine Tartrate Powder
NDC Package 17337-0029-1

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

This product is an UNFINISHED DRUG part of the official NDC directory. Unfinished drugs include products like active ingredients some of which are used in bulk for further processing or compounding. The FDA requires a list of these drugs manufactured in a U.S. commercial distribution facility.

Phendimetrazine Tartrate powders is phendimetrazine is used with a doctor-approved exercise, behavior change, and reduced-calorie diet program to help you lose weight. This formulation utilizes a powder delivery system. Marketed by Olon Spa, this product is identified by NDC 17337-0029.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
17337-0029-1
Package Description
25 kg in 1 DRUM
Product Code
17337-0029
11-Digit Billing Format
17337002901

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Phendimetrazine Tartrate
Non-Proprietary Name
Phendimetrazine Tartrate
Substance Name
Phendimetrazine Tartrate
Dosage Form
Powder - An intimate mixture of dry, finely divided drugs and/or chemicals that may be intended for internal or external use.
Active Ingredient(s)
PHENDIMETRAZINE TARTRATE 1 kg/kg
Usage Information
Phendimetrazine is used with a doctor-approved exercise, behavior change, and reduced-calorie diet program to help you lose weight. It is used by certain overweight people, such as those who are obese or have weight-related medical problems. Losing weight and keeping it off can lessen the many health risks that come with obesity, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and a shorter life. It is not known how this medication helps people to lose weight. It may work by decreasing your appetite, increasing the amount of energy used by your body, or by affecting certain parts of the brain. This medication is an appetite suppressant and belongs to a class of drugs called sympathomimetic amines.
DEA Schedule
Schedule III (CIII) Substances

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Olon Spa
Product Type
Bulk Ingredient
Marketing Category
BULK INGREDIENT - A category specifying that a product is marketed as a bulk ingredient.
Start Marketing Date
12-05-2012
Listing Expiration
12-31-2027
Exclude Flag
N
Unfinished Product
Yes
Sample Package
N/A

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 17337-0029-1 identifies a specific commercial package of 25 kg in 1 drum of Phendimetrazine Tartrate (UNFINISHED drug), a bulk ingredient labeled by Olon Spa. This powder is formulated for use and contains phendimetrazine tartrate as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

Yes, this product is active and verified within the NDC Directory. It was introduced to the market by Olon Spa on December 05, 2012. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2027.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Phendimetrazine is used with a doctor-approved exercise, behavior change, and reduced-calorie diet program to help you lose weight. It is used by certain overweight people, such as those who are obese or have weight-related medical problems. Losing weight and keeping it off can lessen the many health risks that come with obesity, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and a shorter life. It is not known how this medication helps people to lose weight. It may work by decreasing your appetite, increasing the amount of energy used by your body, or by affecting certain parts of the brain. This medication is an appetite suppressant and belongs to a class of drugs called sympathomimetic amines.

How is this Olon Spa product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 17337002901. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.

11-Digit Code Conversion

Billing payers usually require a 5-4-2 segment configuration. Below is the conversion from the 10-digit package format to the 11-digit billing format:

10-Digit Format (5-4-1)
17337-0029-1
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
17337-0029-01

Note: The zero is added to the Package segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.