NDC Package 51991-588-28 Ferrex 28

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Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was discontinued by the firm.

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NDC Package Code:

51991-588-28

Package Description:

1 KIT in 1 BLISTER PACK

Product Code:

51991-588

Proprietary Name:

Ferrex 28

Usage Information:

This combination product contains a mineral (iron) along with 3 vitamins (vitamin C, vitamin B12, and folic acid). It is used to treat or prevent a lack of these nutrients which may occur in certain health conditions (e.g., anemia, pregnancy, poor diet, surgery recovery). Iron is an important mineral that the body needs to produce red blood cells. Vitamin C improves the absorption of iron from the stomach. Vitamin B12 is important for normal blood, cells, and nerves. Folic acid is needed to form healthy cells, especially red blood cells. Women of childbearing age should maintain adequate amounts of folic acid either through diet or supplements to prevent spinal cord birth defects.

11-Digit NDC Billing Format:

51991058828

Billing Unit:

EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

1 EA

Labeler Name:

Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc.

Sample Package:

Marketing Category:

UNAPPROVED DRUG OTHER - An unapproved drug product in a marketing category that is not reflected on a particular list.

Start Marketing Date:

06-26-2009

End Marketing Date:

07-31-2011

Listing Expiration Date:

07-31-2011

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

51991 - Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc.
- 51991-588 - Ferrex 28
  - 51991-588-28 - 1 KIT in 1 BLISTER PACK

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 51991-588-28?

The NDC Packaged Code 51991-588-28 is assigned to a package of 1 kit in 1 blister pack of Ferrex 28, labeled by Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc.. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.

Is NDC 51991-588 included in the NDC Directory?

No, Ferrex 28 with product code 51991-588 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it was discontinued by the manufacturer. The product was first marketed by Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc. on June 26, 2009 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on July 31, 2011 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 51991-588-28?

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 1.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 51991-588-28?

The 11-digit format is 51991058828. 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 Format	10-Digit Original Code	11-Digit Format	11-Digit Code
5-3-2	51991-588-28	5-4-2	51991-0588-28

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