Penicillin V Potassium
NDC Package 49999-050-40

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Other Packages
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was discontinued by the firm.

Penicillin V Potassium is penicillin is an antibiotic used to treat and prevent a wide variety of bacterial infections. Marketed by Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products Llc, this product is identified by NDC 49999-050 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA065435.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
49999-050-40
Package Description
40 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
49999-050
11-Digit Billing Format
49999005040
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
40 EA

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Penicillin V Potassium
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Penicillin is an antibiotic used to treat and prevent a wide variety of bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats and prevents only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as the common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products Llc
FDA Application #
ANDA065435
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
04-29-2008
End Marketing Date
12-31-2014
Listing Expiration
12-31-2014
Exclude Flag
D
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (49999-050). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

49999-050-12
12 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
49999-050-20
20 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
49999-050-28
28 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
49999-050-30
30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 49999-050-40 identifies a specific commercial package of 40 tablet, film coated in 1 bottle of Penicillin V Potassium, labeled by Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products Llc. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 40 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 Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products Llc on April 29, 2008. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2014.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Penicillin is an antibiotic used to treat and prevent a wide variety of bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats and prevents only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as the common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.

How is this Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products Llc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 49999005040. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 40 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)
49999-050-40
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
49999-0050-40

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