Atenolol
NDC Package 43353-830-73

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

Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was inactivated by the FDA.

Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Marketed by Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, Llc, this product is identified by NDC 43353-830 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA073475.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
43353-830-73
Package Description
135 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code
43353-830
11-Digit Billing Format
43353083073
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
135 EA
RxNorm Crosswalk
RxCUI: 197381 - atenolol 50 MG Oral Tablet

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Atenolol
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Atenolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, Llc
FDA Application #
ANDA073475
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
03-30-1993
Listing Expiration
12-31-2019
Exclude Flag
I
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 43353-830-73 identifies a specific commercial package of 135 tablet in 1 bottle, plastic of Atenolol, labeled by Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, Llc. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 135 billable units per package. This is formulated for use and contains as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

This product code is currently listed as inactive or excluded from the primary directory. It was introduced to the market by Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, Llc on March 30, 1993. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2019.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Atenolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.

How is this Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, Llc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 43353083073. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 135 total billable units per package. 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)
43353-830-73
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
43353-0830-73

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