NDC Package 45043-558-40 Vecamyl

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Package Information

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

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NDC Package Code:

45043-558-40

Package Description:

100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE

Product Code:

45043-558

Proprietary Name:

Vecamyl

Usage Information:

Mecamylamine is used to treat moderately severe to severe high blood pressure. It can also be used in sudden high blood pressure emergencies (malignant hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Mecamylamine belongs to a class of drugs known as ganglion blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

11-Digit NDC Billing Format:

45043055840

Billing Unit:

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

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

100 EA

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

RxCUI: 1298874 - mecamylamine HCl 2.5 MG Oral Tablet

RxCUI: 1298874 - mecamylamine hydrochloride 2.5 MG Oral Tablet

RxCUI: 1373008 - vecamyl 2.5 MG Oral Tablet

RxCUI: 1373008 - mecamylamine hydrochloride 2.5 MG Oral Tablet [Vecamyl]

RxCUI: 1373008 - Vecamyl 2.5 MG Oral Tablet

Labeler Name:

Manchester Pharmaceuticals

Sample Package:

Start Marketing Date:

03-19-2013

Listing Expiration Date:

12-31-2018

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

45043 - Manchester Pharmaceuticals
- 45043-558 - Vecamyl
  - 45043-558-40 - 100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 45043-558-40?

The NDC Packaged Code 45043-558-40 is assigned to a package of 100 tablet in 1 bottle of Vecamyl, labeled by Manchester Pharmaceuticals. 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 100 billable units per package.

Is NDC 45043-558 included in the NDC Directory?

No, Vecamyl with product code 45043-558 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it's listing has been INACTIVATED by FDA. The product was first marketed by Manchester Pharmaceuticals on March 19, 2013 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2018 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 45043-558-40?

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 100.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 45043-558-40?

The 11-digit format is 45043055840. 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	45043-558-40	5-4-2	45043-0558-40

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