NDC Package 42291-104-18 Acamprosate Calcium

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This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was discontinued by the firm.

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NDC Package Code:

42291-104-18

Package Description:

180 TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE

Product Code:

42291-104

Proprietary Name:

Acamprosate Calcium

Usage Information:

This medication is used along with counseling and support to help people who are alcohol dependent not drink alcohol. Acamprosate works by restoring the natural balance of chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters). Before starting this medication, you should no longer be drinking alcohol. Acamprosate has not been shown to work well if you are still drinking alcohol when you start taking it.

11-Digit NDC Billing Format:

42291010418

Billing Unit:

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

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

180 EA

Labeler Name:

Avkare

Sample Package:

FDA Application Number:

ANDA200143

Marketing Category:

ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.

Start Marketing Date:

05-16-2016

End Marketing Date:

03-31-2021

Listing Expiration Date:

03-31-2021

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

42291 - Avkare
- 42291-104 - Acamprosate Calcium
  - 42291-104-18 - 180 TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 42291-104-18?

The NDC Packaged Code 42291-104-18 is assigned to a package of 180 tablet, delayed release in 1 bottle of Acamprosate Calcium, labeled by Avkare. 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 180 billable units per package.

Is NDC 42291-104 included in the NDC Directory?

No, Acamprosate Calcium with product code 42291-104 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it was discontinued by the manufacturer. The product was first marketed by Avkare on May 16, 2016 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on March 31, 2021 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 42291-104-18?

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 180.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 42291-104-18?

The 11-digit format is 42291010418. 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	42291-104-18	5-4-2	42291-0104-18

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