Glipizide Powder
NDC Package 17373-0161-0

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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.

Glipizide powders is glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This formulation utilizes a powder delivery system. Marketed by Anonima Materie Sintetiche And Affini (amsa) Spa, this product is identified by NDC 17373-0161.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
17373-0161-0
Package Description
25 kg in 1 DRUM
Product Code
17373-0161
11-Digit Billing Format
17373016100

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Glipizide
Non-Proprietary Name
Glipizide
Substance Name
Glipizide
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)
GLIPIZIDE 1 kg/kg
Usage Information
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Glipizide belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Anonima Materie Sintetiche And Affini (amsa) Spa
Product Type
Bulk Ingredient
Marketing Category
BULK INGREDIENT FOR HUMAN PRESCRIPTION COMPOUNDING - A category specifying that a bulk product is intended for use on humans and requires a prescription.
Start Marketing Date
01-02-2017
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
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 17373-0161-0 identifies a specific commercial package of 25 kg in 1 drum of Glipizide (UNFINISHED drug), a bulk ingredient labeled by Anonima Materie Sintetiche And Affini (amsa) Spa. This powder is formulated for use and contains glipizide 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 Anonima Materie Sintetiche And Affini (amsa) Spa on January 02, 2017. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Glipizide belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin.

How is this Anonima Materie Sintetiche And Affini (amsa) Spa product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 17373016100. 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)
17373-0161-0
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
17373-0161-00

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