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NDC Package 42291-230-10 Diclofenac Sodium

Tablet, Delayed Release Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Find all the important details about this NDC Package code, including the 11-Digit NDC Billing number, billing units, wholesale price, RxNorm crosswalk, active ingredients, pharmacologic clasess, etc.

NDC Package Code:
42291-230-10
Package Description:
1000 TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
42291-230
Proprietary Name:
Diclofenac Sodium
Non-Proprietary Name:
Diclofenac Sodium
Substance Name:
Diclofenac Sodium
Usage Information:
Diclofenac is used to relieve pain, swelling (inflammation), and joint stiffness caused by arthritis. Reducing these symptoms helps you do more of your normal daily activities. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
42291023010
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
1000 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 855906 - diclofenac sodium 50 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 855926 - diclofenac sodium 75 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Avkare
    Dosage Form:
    Tablet, Delayed Release - A solid dosage form which releases a drug (or drugs) at a time other than promptly after administration. Enteric-coated articles are delayed release dosage forms.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • DICLOFENAC SODIUM 50 mg/1
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal - [CS]
  • Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
  • Decreased Prostaglandin Production - [PE] (Physiologic Effect)
  • Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA075185
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    03-17-2011
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2025
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 42291-230-10?

    The NDC Packaged Code 42291-230-10 is assigned to a package of 1000 tablet, delayed release in 1 bottle of Diclofenac Sodium, a human prescription drug labeled by Avkare. The product's dosage form is tablet, delayed release and is administered via oral form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 1000 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 42291-230 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Diclofenac Sodium with product code 42291-230 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Avkare on March 17, 2011 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 42291-230-10?

    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 1000.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 42291-230-10?

    The 11-digit format is 42291023010. 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
    5-3-242291-230-105-4-242291-0230-10