Calcium Acetate Tablet
NDC Package 23155-621-02

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

Package Information

Calcium Acetate tablets is calcium acetate is used to prevent high blood phosphate levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease. This formulation utilizes a tablet delivery system. Marketed by Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. D/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc., this product is identified by NDC 23155-621 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA202885.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
23155-621-02
Package Description
200 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
23155-621
11-Digit Billing Format
23155062102
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
200 EA
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Calcium Acetate
Non-Proprietary Name
Calcium Acetate
Substance Name
Calcium Acetate
Dosage Form
Tablet - A solid dosage form containing medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents.
Administration Route
Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
Active Ingredient(s)
CALCIUM ACETATE 667 mg/1
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
Calcium acetate is used to prevent high blood phosphate levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease. Dialysis removes some phosphate from your blood, but it is difficult to remove enough to keep your phosphate levels balanced. Decreasing blood phosphate levels can help keep your bones strong, prevent unsafe buildup of minerals in your body, and possibly decrease the risk of heart disease and strokes that can result from high phosphate levels. Calcium acetate is a natural mineral that works by holding onto phosphate from the diet so that it can pass out of your body.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. D/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
ANDA202885
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
01-22-2015
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 23155-621-02 identifies a specific commercial package of 200 tablet in 1 bottle of Calcium Acetate, a human prescription drug labeled by Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. D/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc.. This tablet is formulated for oral use and contains calcium acetate as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

Yes, this product is active and verified within the NDC Directory. It was introduced to the market by Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. D/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc. on January 22, 2015. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Calcium acetate is used to prevent high blood phosphate levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease. Dialysis removes some phosphate from your blood, but it is difficult to remove enough to keep your phosphate levels balanced. Decreasing blood phosphate levels can help keep your bones strong, prevent unsafe buildup of minerals in your body, and possibly decrease the risk of heart disease and strokes that can result from high phosphate levels. Calcium acetate is a natural mineral that works by holding onto phosphate from the diet so that it can pass out of your body.

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: 23155062102. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 200 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)
23155-621-02
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
23155-0621-02

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