Calcarea Acetica Pellet
NDC Package 37662-0044-2

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Other Packages
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Calcarea Acetica pellets 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 pellet delivery system. Marketed by Hahnemann Laboratories, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 37662-0044.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
37662-0044-2
Package Description
500 PELLET in 1 VIAL, GLASS
Product Code
37662-0044
11-Digit Billing Format
37662004402

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Calcarea Acetica
Non-Proprietary Name
Calcarea Acetica
Substance Name
Calcium Acetate
Dosage Form
Pellet - A small sterile solid mass consisting of a highly purified drug (with or without excipients) made by the formation of granules, or by compression and molding.
Administration Route
Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
Active Ingredient(s)
CALCIUM ACETATE 100 [hp_C]/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
Hahnemann Laboratories, Inc.
Product Type
Human Otc Drug
Marketing Category
UNAPPROVED HOMEOPATHIC - A category specifying that a product is marketed as unapproved homeopathic product.
Start Marketing Date
05-17-2022
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (37662-0044). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

37662-0044-1
200 PELLET in 1 VIAL, GLASS
37662-0044-3
3000 PELLET in 1 BOTTLE, GLASS
37662-0044-4
10000 PELLET in 1 BOTTLE, GLASS

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 37662-0044-2 identifies a specific commercial package of 500 pellet in 1 vial, glass of Calcarea Acetica, a human over the counter drug labeled by Hahnemann Laboratories, Inc.. This pellet 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 Hahnemann Laboratories, Inc. on May 17, 2022. 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 Hahnemann Laboratories, Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 37662004402. 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 (5-4-1)
37662-0044-2
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
37662-0044-02

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