Rifampin
NDC Package 23155-340-31

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was discontinued by the firm.

Rifampin is a medication a rifamycin antibiotic used to prevent and treat tuberculosis and other infections. Marketed by Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. D/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc., this product is identified by NDC 23155-340 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA204101.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
23155-340-31
Package Description
10 mL in 1 VIAL, GLASS
Product Code
23155-340
11-Digit Billing Format
23155034031
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
1 EA

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Rifampin
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
This medication is a rifamycin antibiotic used to prevent and treat tuberculosis and other infections. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. D/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc.
FDA Application #
ANDA204101
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
08-18-2014
End Marketing Date
08-12-2020
Listing Expiration
08-12-2020
Exclude Flag
D
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 23155-340-31 identifies a specific commercial package of 10 ml in 1 vial, glass of Rifampin, labeled by Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. D/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc.. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 1 billable units per package. This is formulated for use and contains as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

This product code is currently listed as inactive or excluded from the primary directory. It was introduced to the market by Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. D/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc. on August 18, 2014. The current certification is valid through August 12, 2020.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is a rifamycin antibiotic used to prevent and treat tuberculosis and other infections. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.

How is this Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. D/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 23155034031. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 1 total billable units per package. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.

11-Digit Code Conversion

Billing payers usually require a 5-4-2 segment configuration. Below is the conversion from the 10-digit package format to the 11-digit billing format:

10-Digit Format (5-3-2)
23155-340-31
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
23155-0340-31

Note: The zero is added to the Product segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.