NDC Package 54868-0087-5 Phentermine Hydrochloride

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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:
54868-0087-5
Package Description:
90 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Phentermine Hydrochloride
Usage Information:
Phentermine hydrochloride is indicated as a short-term (a few weeks) adjunct in a regimen of weight reduction based on exercise, behavioral modification and caloric restriction in the management of exogenous obesity for patients with an initial body mass index ≥30 kg/m2, or ≥27 kg/m2 in the presence of other risk factors (e. g., hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia).Below is a chart of Body Mass Index (BMI) based on various heights and weights.BMI is calculated by taking the patient's weight, in kilograms (kg), divided by the patient's height, in meters (m), squared. Metric conversions are as follows; pounds ÷ 2.2 = kg; inches × 0.0254 = meters.BODY MASS INDEX (BMI), kg/m2Height (feet, inches)Weight(pounds)5'0"5'3"5'6"5'9"6'0"6'3"140272523211918150292724222019160312826242220170333028252321180353229272523190373431282624200393632302725210413734312926220433936333028230454137343129240474339363330250494440373431The limited usefulness of agents of this class (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY) should be measured against possible risk factors inherent in their use such as those described below.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
54868008705
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
90 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 803353 - phentermine HCl 37.5 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 803353 - phentermine hydrochloride 37.5 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 803353 - phentermine hydrochloride 37.5 MG (equivalent to phentermine 30 MG) Oral Tablet
  • Labeler Name:
    Physicians Total Care, Inc.
    Sample Package:
    No
    Start Marketing Date:
    01-25-2008
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2017
    Exclude Flag:
    I
    Code Structure:

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    Other Product Packages

    The following packages are also available for this product:

    NDC Package CodePackage Description
    54868-0087-1100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
    54868-0087-230 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
    54868-0087-37 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
    54868-0087-460 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 54868-0087-5?

    The NDC Packaged Code 54868-0087-5 is assigned to a package of 90 tablet in 1 bottle of Phentermine Hydrochloride, labeled by Physicians Total Care, 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 90 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 54868-0087 included in the NDC Directory?

    No, Phentermine Hydrochloride with product code 54868-0087 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it's listing has been INACTIVATED by FDA. The product was first marketed by Physicians Total Care, Inc. on January 25, 2008 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 54868-0087-5?

    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 90.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 54868-0087-5?

    The 11-digit format is 54868008705. 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 5-4-1 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
    5-4-154868-0087-55-4-254868-0087-05