NDC Package 17478-171-30 Xopenex

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Package Information

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:

17478-171-30

Package Description:

30 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 POUCH (17478-171-01) / .5 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE

Product Code:

17478-171

Proprietary Name:

Xopenex

Usage Information:

Levalbuterol is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath that commonly occur with lung problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). It is a quick-relief drug. Controlling these symptoms can decrease time lost from work or school. Levalbuterol 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.

11-Digit NDC Billing Format:

17478017130

Billing Unit:

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

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

1 EA

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

RxCUI: 1855389 - levalbuterol HCl concentrate 1.25 MG in 0.5 ML Inhalation Solution

RxCUI: 1855389 - levalbuterol 2.5 MG/ML Inhalation Solution

RxCUI: 1855389 - levalbuterol HCl 1.25 MG per 0.5 ML Inhalation Solution

RxCUI: 1855391 - Xopenex Concentrate 1.25 MG in 0.5 ML Inhalation Solution

RxCUI: 1855391 - levalbuterol 2.5 MG/ML Inhalation Solution [Xopenex]

Labeler Name:

Akorn

Sample Package:

Start Marketing Date:

02-26-2015

Listing Expiration Date:

12-31-2023

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

17478 - Akorn
- 17478-171 - Xopenex
  - 17478-171-30 - 30 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 POUCH (17478-171-01) / .5 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 17478-171-30?

The NDC Packaged Code 17478-171-30 is assigned to a package of 30 pouch in 1 carton / 1 vial, single-dose in 1 pouch (17478-171-01) / .5 ml in 1 vial, single-dose of Xopenex, labeled by Akorn. 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 1 billable units per package.

Is NDC 17478-171 included in the NDC Directory?

No, Xopenex with product code 17478-171 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it's listing has been INACTIVATED by FDA. The product was first marketed by Akorn on February 26, 2015 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2023 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 17478-171-30?

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 1.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 17478-171-30?

The 11-digit format is 17478017130. 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	17478-171-30	5-4-2	17478-0171-30

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