NDC Package 42291-087-30 Acitretin

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

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
42291-087-30
Package Description:
30 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Acitretin
Non-Proprietary Name:
Acitretin
Substance Name:
Acitretin
Usage Information:
This medication is a retinoid used in the treatment of severe psoriasis and other skin disorders in adults.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
42291008730
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
30 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 199689 - acitretin 10 MG Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 199690 - acitretin 25 MG Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 894859 - acitretin 17.5 MG Oral Capsule
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Avkare
    Dosage Form:
    Capsule - A solid oral dosage form consisting of a shell and a filling. The shell is composed of a single sealed enclosure, or two halves that fit together and which are sometimes sealed with a band. Capsule shells may be made from gelatin, starch, or cellulose, or other suitable materials, may be soft or hard, and are filled with solid or liquid ingredients that can be poured or squeezed.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
  • Active Ingredient(s):
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA204633
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    10-11-2017
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2025
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 42291-087-30?

    The NDC Packaged Code 42291-087-30 is assigned to a package of 30 capsule in 1 bottle of Acitretin, a human prescription drug labeled by Avkare. The product's dosage form is capsule and is administered via oral form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 30 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 42291-087 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Acitretin with product code 42291-087 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Avkare on October 11, 2017 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2025 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 42291-087-30?

    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 30.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 42291-087-30?

    The 11-digit format is 42291008730. 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
    5-3-242291-087-305-4-242291-0087-30