NDC Package 33261-554-01 Alendronate Sodium

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This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was inactivated by the FDA.

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NDC Package Code:

33261-554-01

Package Description:

4 BLISTER PACK in 1 BOX / 1 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK

Product Code:

33261-554

Proprietary Name:

Alendronate Sodium

Usage Information:

Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults. Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases as you age, after menopause, or if you are taking corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for a long time. This medication works by slowing bone loss. This effect helps maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures). Alendronate belongs to a class of drugs called bisphosphonates.

11-Digit NDC Billing Format:

33261055401

Billing Unit:

EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

4 EA

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

RxCUI: 904431 - alendronate sodium 70 MG Oral Tablet

RxCUI: 904431 - alendronic acid 70 MG Oral Tablet

RxCUI: 904431 - alendronic acid 70 MG (as alendronate sodium 91.4 MG) Oral Tablet

Labeler Name:

Aidarex Pharmaceuticals Llc

Sample Package:

Start Marketing Date:

02-06-2008

Listing Expiration Date:

12-31-2019

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

33261 - Aidarex Pharmaceuticals Llc
- 33261-554 - Alendronate Sodium
  - 33261-554-01 - 4 BLISTER PACK in 1 BOX / 1 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 33261-554-01?

The NDC Packaged Code 33261-554-01 is assigned to a package of 4 blister pack in 1 box / 1 tablet in 1 blister pack of Alendronate Sodium, labeled by Aidarex Pharmaceuticals Llc. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 4 billable units per package.

Is NDC 33261-554 included in the NDC Directory?

No, Alendronate Sodium with product code 33261-554 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it's listing has been INACTIVATED by FDA. The product was first marketed by Aidarex Pharmaceuticals Llc on February 06, 2008 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2019 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 33261-554-01?

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 4.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 33261-554-01?

The 11-digit format is 33261055401. 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 Format	10-Digit Original Code	11-Digit Format	11-Digit Code
5-3-2	33261-554-01	5-4-2	33261-0554-01

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