NDC Package 17478-238-35 Ak-poly-bac

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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:
17478-238-35
Package Description:
1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 3.5 g in 1 TUBE
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Ak-poly-bac
Usage Information:
This medication is used to treat eye infections. This product contains bacitracin and polymyxin, antibiotics that work by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections (e.g., infections caused by viruses, fungi, mycobacteria). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
17478023835
Billing Unit:
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
3.5 GM
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 308511 - bacitracin zinc 500 UNT / polymyxin B sulfate 10,000 UNT per GM Ophthalmic Ointment
  • RxCUI: 308511 - bacitracin 0.5 UNT/MG / polymyxin B 10 UNT/MG Ophthalmic Ointment
  • RxCUI: 308511 - bacitracin (as bacitracin zinc) 500 UNT / polymyxin B (as polymyxin B sulfate) 10,000 UNT per GM Ophthalmic Ointment
  • Labeler Name:
    Akorn
    Sample Package:
    No
    Start Marketing Date:
    05-08-2006
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2023
    Exclude Flag:
    I
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 17478-238-35?

    The NDC Packaged Code 17478-238-35 is assigned to a package of 1 tube in 1 carton / 3.5 g in 1 tube of Ak-poly-bac, labeled by Akorn. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.

    Is NDC 17478-238 included in the NDC Directory?

    No, Ak-poly-bac with product code 17478-238 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it's listing has been INACTIVATED by FDA. The product was first marketed by Akorn on May 08, 2006 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 17478-238-35?

    The contents of this package are billed per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight. The calculated billable units for this package is 3.5.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 17478-238-35?

    The 11-digit format is 17478023835. 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 Format10-Digit Original Code11-Digit Format11-Digit Code
    5-3-217478-238-355-4-217478-0238-35