Captopril
NDC Package 33261-182-30

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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 inactivated by the FDA.

Captopril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Marketed by Aidarex Pharmaceuticals Llc, this product is identified by NDC 33261-182 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA074532.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
33261-182-30
Package Description
30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code
33261-182
11-Digit Billing Format
33261018230
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
30 EA
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Captopril
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Captopril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure, protect the kidneys from harm due to diabetes, and to improve survival after a heart attack. Captopril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Aidarex Pharmaceuticals Llc
FDA Application #
ANDA074532
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
03-28-1997
Listing Expiration
12-31-2019
Exclude Flag
I
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 33261-182-30 identifies a specific commercial package of 30 tablet in 1 bottle, plastic of Captopril, labeled by Aidarex Pharmaceuticals Llc. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 30 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 Aidarex Pharmaceuticals Llc on March 28, 1997. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2019.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Captopril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure, protect the kidneys from harm due to diabetes, and to improve survival after a heart attack. Captopril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.

How is this Aidarex Pharmaceuticals Llc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 33261018230. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 30 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)
33261-182-30
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
33261-0182-30

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