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NDC Package 51138-221-30 Lipitor

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    2. Other Packages
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Package Information

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

Find all the important details about this NDC Package code, including the 11-Digit NDC Billing number, billing units, wholesale price, RxNorm crosswalk, active ingredients, pharmacologic clasess, etc.

NDC Package Code:
51138-221-30
Package Description:
30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
51138-221
Proprietary Name:
Lipitor
Usage Information:
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
51138022130
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
30 EA
Labeler Name:
Med Health Pharma Llc.
Sample Package:
No
FDA Application Number:
NDA020702
Marketing Category:
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date:
02-10-2011
End Marketing Date:
03-26-2012
Listing Expiration Date:
03-26-2012
Exclude Flag:
D
Code Structure:

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Other Product Packages

The following packages are also available for this product:

NDC Package CodePackage Description
51138-221-1010 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
51138-221-6010 BOTTLE in 1 BOTTLE / 10 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (51138-221-45)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 51138-221-30?

The NDC Packaged Code 51138-221-30 is assigned to a package of 30 tablet, film coated in 1 bottle of Lipitor, labeled by Med Health Pharma Llc.. 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 30 billable units per package.

Is NDC 51138-221 included in the NDC Directory?

No, Lipitor with product code 51138-221 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it was discontinued by the manufacturer. The product was first marketed by Med Health Pharma Llc. on February 10, 2011 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on March 26, 2012 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 51138-221-30?

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 30.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 51138-221-30?

The 11-digit format is 51138022130. 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 Format10-Digit Original Code11-Digit Format11-Digit Code
5-3-251138-221-305-4-251138-0221-30