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NDC Package 27241-177-13 Tetrabenazine

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

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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:
27241-177-13
Package Description:
112 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
27241-177
Proprietary Name:
Tetrabenazine
Non-Proprietary Name:
Tetrabenazine
Substance Name:
Tetrabenazine
Usage Information:
Tetrabenazine is used to decrease the uncontrollable movements (chorea) caused by Huntington's disease. However, it is not a cure for the disease. Reducing the chorea will help you take part in more of your normal daily activities. This medication is thought to work by decreasing the amount of certain natural substances in the brain (monoamines such as dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine), which are involved with nerve and muscle function. Tetrabenazine belongs to a class of drugs called monoamine depletors.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
27241017713
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
112 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 199592 - tetrabenazine 25 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 805464 - tetrabenazine 12.5 MG Oral Tablet
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Ajanta Pharma Usa 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):
  • TETRABENAZINE 25 mg/1
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Vesicular Monoamine Transporter 2 Inhibitor - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Vesicular Monoamine Transporter 2 Inhibitors - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA213621
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    12-27-2020
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 27241-177-13?

    The NDC Packaged Code 27241-177-13 is assigned to a package of 112 tablet in 1 bottle of Tetrabenazine, a human prescription drug labeled by Ajanta Pharma Usa Inc.. The product's dosage form is tablet and is administered via oral form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 112 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 27241-177 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Tetrabenazine with product code 27241-177 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Ajanta Pharma Usa Inc. on December 27, 2020 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 27241-177-13?

    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 112.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 27241-177-13?

    The 11-digit format is 27241017713. 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
    5-3-227241-177-135-4-227241-0177-13