NDC Package 50488-5001-1 Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate

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

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NDC Package Code:

50488-5001-1

Package Description:

453.6 g in 1 JAR

Product Code:

50488-5001

Proprietary Name:

Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate

Usage Information:

This medication is used to treat a high level of potassium in your blood. Too much potassium in your blood can sometimes cause heart rhythm problems. Sodium polystyrene sulfonate works by helping your body get rid of extra potassium.

11-Digit NDC Billing Format:

50488500101

Billing Unit:

GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

453.6 GM

Labeler Name:

Alexso, Inc

Sample Package:

FDA Application Number:

ANDA090313

Marketing Category:

ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.

Start Marketing Date:

02-07-2017

End Marketing Date:

06-20-2022

Listing Expiration Date:

06-20-2022

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

50488 - Alexso, Inc
- 50488-5001 - Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
  - 50488-5001-1 - 453.6 g in 1 JAR

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 50488-5001-1?

The NDC Packaged Code 50488-5001-1 is assigned to a package of 453.6 g in 1 jar of Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate, labeled by Alexso, Inc. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.This product is billed per "GM" gram and contains an estimated amount of 453.6 billable units per package.

Is NDC 50488-5001 included in the NDC Directory?

No, Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate with product code 50488-5001 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it was discontinued by the manufacturer. The product was first marketed by Alexso, Inc on February 07, 2017 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on June 20, 2022 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 50488-5001-1?

The contents of this package are billed per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight. The calculated billable units for this package is 453.6.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 50488-5001-1?

The 11-digit format is 50488500101. 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 5-4-1 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
5-4-1	50488-5001-1	5-4-2	50488-5001-01

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