Allopurinol
NDC Package 54868-0076-2
Package Information
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones. Marketed by Physicians Total Care, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 54868-0076 and is authorized under FDA application NDA018877.
Identification & Billing
- RxCUI: 197319 - allopurinol 100 MG Oral Tablet
- RxCUI: 197320 - allopurinol 300 MG Oral Tablet
Clinical Specifications
Regulatory & Marketing
Hierarchy Structure
- 54868 - Physicians Total Care, Inc.
- 54868-0076 - Allopurinol
- 54868-0076-2 - 60 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
- 54868-0076 - Allopurinol
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Other Available Packages
The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (54868-0076). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the distribution configuration for this product package?
The code 54868-0076-2 identifies a specific commercial package of 60 tablet in 1 bottle of Allopurinol, labeled by Physicians Total Care, Inc.. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 60 billable units per package. This is formulated for use and contains as the active substance.
Is this product currently listed with the FDA?
This product code is currently listed as inactive or excluded from the primary directory. It was introduced to the market by Physicians Total Care, Inc. on January 17, 1997. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2017.
What are the primary indications for this medication?
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones. It is also used to prevent increased uric acid levels in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy. These patients can have increased uric acid levels due to release of uric acid from the dying cancer cells. Allopurinol works by reducing the amount of uric acid made by the body. Increased uric acid levels can cause gout and kidney problems.
How is this Physicians Total Care, Inc. product billed for insurance claims?
For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 54868007602. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 60 total billable units per package. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.
11-Digit Code Conversion
Billing payers usually require a 5-4-2 segment configuration. Below is the conversion from the 10-digit package format to the 11-digit billing format:
Note: The zero is added to the Package segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.
