NDC Package 51662-1421-1 Potassium Chloride

Injection, Solution, Concentrate Intravenous - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
51662-1421-1
Package Description:
20 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Potassium Chloride
Non-Proprietary Name:
Potassium Chloride
Substance Name:
Potassium Chloride
Usage Information:
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with "water pills"/diuretics.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
51662142101
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 1860139 - potassium chloride 40 MEQ in 20 ML Injection
  • RxCUI: 1860139 - 20 ML potassium chloride 2 MEQ/ML Injection
  • RxCUI: 1860139 - 20 ML K+ Chloride 2 MEQ/ML Injection
  • RxCUI: 1860139 - 20 ML Pot Chloride 2 MEQ/ML Injection
  • RxCUI: 1860139 - potassium chloride 14.9 % per 20 ML Injection
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Hf Acquisition Co Llc, Dba Healthfirst
    Dosage Form:
    Injection, Solution, Concentrate - A sterile preparation for parenteral use which, upon the addition of suitable solvents, yields a solution conforming in all respects to the requirements for Injections.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Intravenous - Administration within or into a vein or veins.
  • Active Ingredient(s):
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA080205
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    10-18-2019
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 51662-1421-1?

    The NDC Packaged Code 51662-1421-1 is assigned to a package of 20 ml in 1 vial, single-dose of Potassium Chloride, a human prescription drug labeled by Hf Acquisition Co Llc, Dba Healthfirst. The product's dosage form is injection, solution, concentrate and is administered via intravenous form.

    Is NDC 51662-1421 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Potassium Chloride with product code 51662-1421 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Hf Acquisition Co Llc, Dba Healthfirst on October 18, 2019 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 11-digit format for NDC 51662-1421-1?

    The 11-digit format is 51662142101. 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 Format10-Digit Original Code11-Digit Format11-Digit Code
    5-4-151662-1421-15-4-251662-1421-01