NDC Package 52959-030-40 Cephalexin

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Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was inactivated by the FDA.

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NDC Package Code:

52959-030-40

Package Description:

40 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE

Product Code:

52959-030

Proprietary Name:

Cephalexin

Usage Information:

This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

11-Digit NDC Billing Format:

52959003040

Billing Unit:

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

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

40 EA

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

RxCUI: 309112 - cephalexin 250 MG Oral Capsule

RxCUI: 309112 - cephalexin (as cephalexin monohydrate) 250 MG Oral Capsule

Labeler Name:

H.j. Harkins Company, Inc.

Sample Package:

Start Marketing Date:

12-01-2005

Listing Expiration Date:

12-31-2017

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

52959 - H.j. Harkins Company, Inc.
- 52959-030 - Cephalexin
  - 52959-030-40 - 40 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE

The NDC Directory contains ONLY information on final marketed drugs submitted to FDA electronically by labelers. A labeler might be a manufacturer, re-packager or re-labeler. The product information included in the NDC directory does not indicate that FDA has verified the information provided by the product labeler. Assigned NDC numbers are not in any way an indication of FDA approval of the product.

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Other Product Packages

The following packages are also available for this product:

NDC Package Code	Package Description
52959-030-01	100 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE
52959-030-08	8 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE
52959-030-12	12 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE
52959-030-20	20 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE
52959-030-24	24 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE
52959-030-28	28 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE
52959-030-30	30 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE
52959-030-56	56 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 52959-030-40?

The NDC Packaged Code 52959-030-40 is assigned to a package of 40 capsule in 1 bottle of Cephalexin, labeled by H.j. Harkins Company, Inc.. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 40 billable units per package.

Is NDC 52959-030 included in the NDC Directory?

No, Cephalexin with product code 52959-030 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it's listing has been INACTIVATED by FDA. The product was first marketed by H.j. Harkins Company, Inc. on December 01, 2005 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2017 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 52959-030-40?

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 40.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 52959-030-40?

The 11-digit format is 52959003040. 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	52959-030-40	5-4-2	52959-0030-40

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