Oseltamivir Phosphate Powder
NDC Package 33342-607-79

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

Package Information

This product is an UNFINISHED DRUG part of the official NDC directory. Unfinished drugs include products like active ingredients some of which are used in bulk for further processing or compounding. The FDA requires a list of these drugs manufactured in a U.S. commercial distribution facility.

Oseltamivir Phosphate powders is oseltamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza). This formulation utilizes a powder delivery system. Marketed by Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited, this product is identified by NDC 33342-607.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
33342-607-79
Package Description
10 kg in 1 CONTAINER
Product Code
33342-607
11-Digit Billing Format
33342060779

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Oseltamivir Phosphate
Non-Proprietary Name
Oseltamivir Phosphate
Substance Name
Oseltamivir Phosphate
Dosage Form
Powder - An intimate mixture of dry, finely divided drugs and/or chemicals that may be intended for internal or external use.
Active Ingredient(s)
OSELTAMIVIR PHOSPHATE 10 kg/10kg
Usage Information
Oseltamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza). It helps make the symptoms (such as stuffy nose, cough, sore throat, fever/chills, aches, tiredness) less severe and shortens the recovery time by 1-2 days. This medication may also be used to prevent the flu if you have been exposed to someone who already has the flu (such as a sick household member) or if there is a flu outbreak in the community. Talk to your doctor for more details. This medication works by stopping the flu virus from growing. It is not a substitute for the flu vaccine. (See also Notes section.)

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited
Product Type
Bulk Ingredient
Marketing Category
BULK INGREDIENT - A category specifying that a product is marketed as a bulk ingredient.
Start Marketing Date
09-21-2017
Listing Expiration
12-31-2027
Exclude Flag
N
Unfinished Product
Yes
Sample Package
N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 33342-607-79 identifies a specific commercial package of 10 kg in 1 container of Oseltamivir Phosphate (UNFINISHED drug), a bulk ingredient labeled by Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited. This powder is formulated for use and contains oseltamivir phosphate 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 Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited on September 21, 2017. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2027.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Oseltamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza). It helps make the symptoms (such as stuffy nose, cough, sore throat, fever/chills, aches, tiredness) less severe and shortens the recovery time by 1-2 days. This medication may also be used to prevent the flu if you have been exposed to someone who already has the flu (such as a sick household member) or if there is a flu outbreak in the community. Talk to your doctor for more details. This medication works by stopping the flu virus from growing. It is not a substitute for the flu vaccine. (See also Notes section.)

How is this Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 33342060779. 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)
33342-607-79
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
33342-0607-79

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