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NDC Package 17856-0272-1 Periogard Alcohol Free

Chlorhexidine Gluconate Rinse Buccal - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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    2. Other Packages
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Find all the important details about this NDC Package code, including the 11-Digit NDC Billing number, billing units, wholesale price, RxNorm crosswalk, active ingredients, pharmacologic clasess, etc.

NDC Package Code:
17856-0272-1
Package Description:
72 CUP, UNIT-DOSE in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE / 10 mL in 1 CUP, UNIT-DOSE (17856-0272-5)
Product Code:
17856-0272
Proprietary Name:
Periogard Alcohol Free
Non-Proprietary Name:
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Substance Name:
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Usage Information:
This medication is used along with regular tooth brushing/flossing to treat gingivitis, a gum disease that causes red, swollen, and easily bleeding gums. Chlorhexidine belongs to a class of drugs known as antimicrobials. It works by decreasing the amount of bacteria in the mouth, helping to reduce swelling and redness of the gums and bleeding when you brush.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
17856027201
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
Product Type:
Human Prescription Drug
Labeler Name:
Atlantic Biologicals Corp.
Dosage Form:
Rinse - A liquid used to cleanse by flushing.
Administration Route(s):
Buccal - Administration directed toward the cheek, generally from within the mouth.
Active Ingredient(s):
CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 1.2 mg/mL
Pharmacologic Class(es):
Decreased Cell Wall Integrity - [PE] (Physiologic Effect)
Sample Package:
No
FDA Application Number:
ANDA203212
Marketing Category:
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date:
11-18-2020
Listing Expiration Date:
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag:
N
Code Structure:

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Other Product Packages

The following packages are also available for this product:

NDC Package CodePackage Description
17856-0272-272 CUP, UNIT-DOSE in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE / 15 mL in 1 CUP, UNIT-DOSE (17856-0272-4)
17856-0272-372 CUP, UNIT-DOSE in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE / 5 mL in 1 CUP, UNIT-DOSE (17856-0272-6)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 17856-0272-1?

The NDC Packaged Code 17856-0272-1 is assigned to a package of 72 cup, unit-dose in 1 box, unit-dose / 10 ml in 1 cup, unit-dose (17856-0272-5) of Periogard Alcohol Free, a human prescription drug labeled by Atlantic Biologicals Corp.. The product's dosage form is rinse and is administered via buccal form.

Is NDC 17856-0272 included in the NDC Directory?

Yes, Periogard Alcohol Free with product code 17856-0272 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Atlantic Biologicals Corp. on November 18, 2020 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2026 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 17856-0272-1?

The 11-digit format is 17856027201. 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 5-4-1 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
5-4-117856-0272-15-4-217856-0272-01