Live Better Cream
NDC Package 51143-059-02

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

Package Information

Live Better (hydrocortisone) cream is a medication used to treat a variety of skin conditions (e.g., insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching). This formulation utilizes a cream delivery system. Marketed by The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, this product is identified by NDC 51143-059 and is authorized under FDA application M017.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
51143-059-02
Package Description
1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 28.4 g in 1 TUBE
Product Code
51143-059
11-Digit Billing Format
51143005902
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Live Better Hydrocortisone With Aloe
Non-Proprietary Name
Hydrocortisone
Substance Name
Hydrocortisone
Dosage Form
Cream - An emulsion, semisolid3 dosage form, usually containing > 20% water and volatiles5 and/or < 50% hydrocarbons, waxes, or polyols as the vehicle. This dosage form is generally for external application to the skin or mucous membranes.
Administration Route
Topical - Administration to a particular spot on the outer surface of the body. The E2B term TRANSMAMMARY is a subset of the term TOPICAL.
Active Ingredient(s)
HYDROCORTISONE 1 g/100g
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (e.g., insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching). Hydrocortisone reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a mild corticosteroid.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company
Product Type
Human Otc Drug
FDA Application #
M017
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
Start Marketing Date
08-23-1995
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
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 51143-059-02 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 tube in 1 carton / 28.4 g in 1 tube of Live Better Hydrocortisone With Aloe, a human over the counter drug labeled by The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company. This cream is formulated for topical use and contains hydrocortisone as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

Yes, this product is active and verified within the NDC Directory. It was introduced to the market by The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company on August 23, 1995. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (e.g., insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching). Hydrocortisone reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a mild corticosteroid.

How is this The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 51143005902. 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)
51143-059-02
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
51143-0059-02

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