NDC Package 51862-642-10 Tamoxifen Citrate

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

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
51862-642-10
Package Description:
1000 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Tamoxifen Citrate
Non-Proprietary Name:
Tamoxifen Citrate
Substance Name:
Tamoxifen Citrate
Usage Information:
Tamoxifen is used to treat breast cancer. It is also used to reduce the chances of breast cancer in high-risk patients. This medication can block the growth of breast cancer. It works by interfering with the effects of estrogen in the breast tissue.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
51862064210
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: 198240 - tamoxifen citrate 10 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 198240 - tamoxifen 10 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 198240 - tamoxifen 10 MG (as tamoxifen citrate 15.2 MG) Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 313195 - tamoxifen citrate 20 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 313195 - tamoxifen 20 MG Oral Tablet
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Mayne Pharma Commercial Llc
    Dosage Form:
    Tablet, Film Coated - A solid dosage form that contains medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents and is coated with a thin layer of a water-insoluble or water-soluble polymer.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
  • Active Ingredient(s):
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA075797
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    08-27-2021
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Other Product Packages

    The following packages are also available for this product:

    NDC Package CodePackage Description
    51862-642-6060 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 51862-642-10?

    The NDC Packaged Code 51862-642-10 is assigned to a package of 1000 tablet, film coated in 1 bottle of Tamoxifen Citrate, a human prescription drug labeled by Mayne Pharma Commercial Llc. The product's dosage form is tablet, film coated and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 51862-642 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Tamoxifen Citrate with product code 51862-642 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Mayne Pharma Commercial Llc on August 27, 2021 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 51862-642-10?

    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 51862-642-10?

    The 11-digit format is 51862064210. 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
    5-3-251862-642-105-4-251862-0642-10