NDC Package 23155-148-05 Acarbose

Tablet Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
23155-148-05
Package Description:
500 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Acarbose
Non-Proprietary Name:
Acarbose
Substance Name:
Acarbose
Usage Information:
Acarbose is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. 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. Acarbose works in your intestines to slow the breakdown and absorption of carbohydrates from foods that you eat. This effect helps lessen your blood sugar rise after a meal.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
23155014805
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
500 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 199149 - acarbose 50 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 199150 - acarbose 100 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 200132 - acarbose 25 MG Oral Tablet
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. D/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Tablet - A solid dosage form containing medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
  • Active Ingredient(s):
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA202271
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    04-16-2021
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N

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    Other Product Packages

    The following packages are also available for this product:

    NDC Package CodePackage Description
    23155-148-01100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
    23155-148-101000 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 23155-148-05?

    The NDC Packaged Code 23155-148-05 is assigned to a package of 500 tablet in 1 bottle of Acarbose, a human prescription drug labeled by Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. D/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc.. The product's dosage form is tablet and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 23155-148 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Acarbose with product code 23155-148 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. D/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc. on April 16, 2021 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2024 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 23155-148-05?

    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 500.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 23155-148-05?

    The 11-digit format is 23155014805. 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
    5-3-223155-148-055-4-223155-0148-05