NDC Package 54868-0840-1 Ery-tab

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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:
54868-0840-1
Package Description:
40 TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Ery-tab
Usage Information:
Erythromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It may also be used to prevent certain bacterial infections. Erythromycin is known as a macrolide antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats or prevents only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
54868084001
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: 206078 - ERY-TAB 333 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 206078 - erythromycin 333 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet [Ery-Tab]
  • RxCUI: 206078 - Ery-Tab 333 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 206080 - Ery-Tab 500 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 206080 - erythromycin 500 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet [Ery-Tab]
  • Labeler Name:
    Physicians Total Care, Inc.
    Sample Package:
    No
    Start Marketing Date:
    09-28-1999
    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
    54868-0840-020 TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    54868-0840-230 TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    54868-0840-3100 TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    54868-0840-415 TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    54868-0840-510 TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 54868-0840-1?

    The NDC Packaged Code 54868-0840-1 is assigned to a package of 40 tablet, delayed release in 1 bottle, plastic of Ery-tab, 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 40 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 54868-0840 included in the NDC Directory?

    No, Ery-tab with product code 54868-0840 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 September 28, 1999 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 54868-0840-1?

    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 54868-0840-1?

    The 11-digit format is 54868084001. 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
    5-4-154868-0840-15-4-254868-0840-01