Varenicline Kit
NDC Package 42291-929-53

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

Package Information

Varenicline (varenicline tartrate) kits is varenicline is used by adults to help stop smoking. This formulation utilizes a kit delivery system. Marketed by Avkare, this product is identified by NDC 42291-929 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA214557.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
42291-929-53
Package Description
1 KIT in 1 CARTON * 11 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK * 42 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK
Product Code
42291-929
11-Digit Billing Format
42291092953
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
RxNorm Crosswalk
  • RxCUI: 636671 - varenicline 0.5 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 636671 - varenicline 0.5 MG (as varenicline tartrate 0.85 MG) Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 636676 - varenicline 1 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 636676 - varenicline 1 MG (as varenicline tartrate 1.71 MG) Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 749289 - {11 (varenicline 0.5 MG Oral Tablet) / 42 (varenicline 1 MG Oral Tablet) } Pack

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Varenicline
Non-Proprietary Name
Varenicline Tartrate
Dosage Form
Kit - A packaged collection of related material.
Usage Information
Varenicline is used by adults to help stop smoking. To increase your chance of success, use this medication with a stop-smoking program that includes education, support, and counseling. Quitting smoking lowers your risk of heart and lung disease, as well as cancer. Varenicline works by blocking nicotine's effects in the brain that make you want to smoke. Discuss the risks and benefits of this medication, as well as other ways to quit smoking (such as nicotine replacement treatment), with your doctor.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Avkare
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
ANDA214557
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
09-14-2023
Listing Expiration
12-31-2027
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 42291-929-53 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 kit in 1 carton * 11 tablet, film coated in 1 blister pack * 42 tablet, film coated in 1 blister pack of Varenicline, a human prescription drug labeled by Avkare. This kit is formulated for use and contains 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 Avkare on September 14, 2023. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2027.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Varenicline is used by adults to help stop smoking. To increase your chance of success, use this medication with a stop-smoking program that includes education, support, and counseling. Quitting smoking lowers your risk of heart and lung disease, as well as cancer. Varenicline works by blocking nicotine's effects in the brain that make you want to smoke. Discuss the risks and benefits of this medication, as well as other ways to quit smoking (such as nicotine replacement treatment), with your doctor.

How is this Avkare product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 42291092953. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. 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)
42291-929-53
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
42291-0929-53

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