NDC Package 17478-226-12 Pilocarpine Hydrochloride

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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:

17478-226-12

Package Description:

1 BOTTLE, DROPPER in 1 CARTON / 15 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER

Product Code:

17478-226

Proprietary Name:

Pilocarpine Hydrochloride

Usage Information:

Pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is indicated for the:

11-Digit NDC Billing Format:

17478022612

Billing Unit:

ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

RxCUI: 1000647 - pilocarpine HCl 1 % Ophthalmic Solution

RxCUI: 1000647 - pilocarpine hydrochloride 10 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution

RxCUI: 1000647 - pilocarpine hydrochloride 1 % Ophthalmic Solution

RxCUI: 1000862 - pilocarpine HCl 2 % Ophthalmic Solution

RxCUI: 1000862 - pilocarpine hydrochloride 20 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution

Labeler Name:

Akorn

Sample Package:

Start Marketing Date:

09-28-2017

Listing Expiration Date:

12-31-2023

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

17478 - Akorn
- 17478-226 - Pilocarpine Hydrochloride
  - 17478-226-12 - 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER in 1 CARTON / 15 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 17478-226-12?

The NDC Packaged Code 17478-226-12 is assigned to a package of 1 bottle, dropper in 1 carton / 15 ml in 1 bottle, dropper of Pilocarpine Hydrochloride, labeled by Akorn. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.

Is NDC 17478-226 included in the NDC Directory?

No, Pilocarpine Hydrochloride with product code 17478-226 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it's listing has been INACTIVATED by FDA. The product was first marketed by Akorn on September 28, 2017 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 17478-226-12?

The contents of this package are billed per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 17478-226-12?

The 11-digit format is 17478022612. 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	17478-226-12	5-4-2	17478-0226-12

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