Aygestin
NDC Package 51285-424-10

The code 51285-424-10 identifies a specific commercial package of 50 tablet in 1 bottle of Aygestin, labeled by Teva Women's Health Llc. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 50 billable units per package. This is formulated for use and contains as the active substance.

This product code is currently listed as inactive or excluded from the primary directory. It was introduced to the market by Teva Women's Health Llc on June 12, 2003. The current certification is valid through August 31, 2024.

This medication is used to treat women with abnormal bleeding from the uterus. It is also used to treat women who have stopped having menstrual periods for several months (amenorrhea) but who are not pregnant or going through menopause. In addition, this medication is used to treat a condition (endometriosis) in which tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus is found outside the uterus in the abdomen/pelvic area, causing painful/irregular periods. Norethindrone is a type of female hormone (progestin). It is like the hormone progesterone that your body makes naturally. This medication works by stopping the normal growth of the uterus lining during the menstrual cycle and signaling hormone changes in the uterus to restore normal menstrual periods. This medication must not be used to test for pregnancy. Progestins are not effective in preventing miscarriages.

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 51285042410. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 50 total billable units per package. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.