Contrave
NDC Package 43063-772-70

The code 43063-772-70 identifies a specific commercial package of 70 tablet, extended release in 1 bottle, plastic of Contrave Extended-release, labeled by Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 70 billable units per package. This is formulated for use and contains as the active substance.

This product code is currently listed as inactive or excluded from the primary directory. It was introduced to the market by Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on October 22, 2014. The current certification is valid through August 03, 2022.

This medication is used with a doctor-approved exercise, behavior change, and reduced-calorie diet program to help you lose weight. It is used by certain overweight people, such as those who are obese or have weight-related medical problems. Losing weight and keeping it off can lessen the many health risks that come with obesity, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and a shorter life. Naltrexone belongs to a class of drugs known as opiate antagonists, and bupropion is an antidepressant that may help restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain. These two medications work together on separate parts of the brain to reduce appetite and how much you eat. Most opiates should not be used for 7 to 10 days before starting naltrexone, but some opiate drugs (such as methadone) should not be used for 10 to 14 days before starting naltrexone. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Other forms of naltrexone or bupropion are used to treat a variety of conditions including depression, other mental/mood disorders, smoking cessation, addiction to opioid medication, and alcohol abuse. This combination product is not approved for these other uses. Discuss the risks and benefits of this medication, as well as other ways to lose weight, with your doctor.

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 43063077270. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 70 total billable units per package. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.