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NDC Package 51407-253-10 Lovastatin

Tablet Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

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:
51407-253-10
Package Description:
1000 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
51407-253
Proprietary Name:
Lovastatin
Non-Proprietary Name:
Lovastatin
Substance Name:
Lovastatin
Usage Information:
Lovastatin 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:
51407025310
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
1000 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 197903 - lovastatin 10 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 197904 - lovastatin 20 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 197905 - lovastatin 40 MG Oral Tablet
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Golden State Medical Supply
    Dosage Form:
    Tablet - A solid dosage form containing medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • LOVASTATIN 40 mg/1
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA075551
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    12-17-2001
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 51407-253-10?

    The NDC Packaged Code 51407-253-10 is assigned to a package of 1000 tablet in 1 bottle of Lovastatin, a human prescription drug labeled by Golden State Medical Supply. The product's dosage form is tablet and is administered via oral form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 1000 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 51407-253 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Lovastatin with product code 51407-253 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Golden State Medical Supply on December 17, 2001 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2024 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 51407-253-10?

    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 1000.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 51407-253-10?

    The 11-digit format is 51407025310. 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
    5-3-251407-253-105-4-251407-0253-10