NDC Package 52959-539-28 Celebrex

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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:
52959-539-28
Package Description:
28 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Celebrex
Usage Information:
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). It is used to treat arthritis, acute pain, and menstrual pain and discomfort. The pain and swelling relief provided by this medication helps you perform more of your normal daily activities. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. This drug works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain and swelling.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
52959053928
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
28 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 205322 - celecoxib 100 MG Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 205323 - celecoxib 200 MG Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 213468 - CeleBREX 100 MG Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 213468 - celecoxib 100 MG Oral Capsule [Celebrex]
  • RxCUI: 213468 - Celebrex 100 MG Oral Capsule
  • Labeler Name:
    H.j. Harkins Company, Inc.
    Sample Package:
    No
    Start Marketing Date:
    10-02-1998
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2017
    Exclude Flag:
    I
    Code Structure:

    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 CodePackage Description
    52959-539-00100 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE
    52959-539-055 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE
    52959-539-077 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE
    52959-539-1010 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE
    52959-539-1414 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE
    52959-539-1515 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE
    52959-539-2020 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE
    52959-539-2121 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE
    52959-539-3030 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE
    52959-539-4040 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE
    52959-539-4545 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 52959-539-28?

    The NDC Packaged Code 52959-539-28 is assigned to a package of 28 capsule in 1 bottle of Celebrex, 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 28 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 52959-539 included in the NDC Directory?

    No, Celebrex with product code 52959-539 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 October 02, 1998 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 52959-539-28?

    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 28.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 52959-539-28?

    The 11-digit format is 52959053928. 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
    5-3-252959-539-285-4-252959-0539-28