Azulfidine
NDC Package 54868-1123-0

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Other Packages
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was discontinued by the firm.

Azulfidine is sulfasalazine is used to treat a certain type of bowel disease called ulcerative colitis. Marketed by Physicians Total Care, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 54868-1123 and is authorized under FDA application NDA007073.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
54868-1123-0
Package Description
30 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK
Product Code
54868-1123
11-Digit Billing Format
54868112300

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Azulfidine
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Sulfasalazine is used to treat a certain type of bowel disease called ulcerative colitis. This medication does not cure this condition, but it helps decrease symptoms such as fever, stomach pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding. After an attack is treated, sulfasalazine is also used to increase the amount of time between attacks. This medication works by reducing irritation and swelling in the large intestines. In addition, delayed-release tablets of sulfasalazine are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Sulfasalazine helps to reduce joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. Early treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with sulfasalazine helps to reduce/prevent further joint damage so you can do more of your normal daily activities. This medication is used with other drugs, rest, and physical therapy in patients who have not responded to other medications (salicylates, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs-NSAIDs).

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
FDA Application #
NDA007073
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
11-06-1995
End Marketing Date
06-30-2011
Listing Expiration
06-30-2011
Exclude Flag
D
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (54868-1123). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

54868-1123-1
100 TABLET in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 54868-1123-0 identifies a specific commercial package of 30 tablet in 1 blister pack of Azulfidine, labeled by Physicians Total Care, Inc.. 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 November 06, 1995. The current certification is valid through June 30, 2011.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Sulfasalazine is used to treat a certain type of bowel disease called ulcerative colitis. This medication does not cure this condition, but it helps decrease symptoms such as fever, stomach pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding. After an attack is treated, sulfasalazine is also used to increase the amount of time between attacks. This medication works by reducing irritation and swelling in the large intestines. In addition, delayed-release tablets of sulfasalazine are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Sulfasalazine helps to reduce joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. Early treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with sulfasalazine helps to reduce/prevent further joint damage so you can do more of your normal daily activities. This medication is used with other drugs, rest, and physical therapy in patients who have not responded to other medications (salicylates, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs-NSAIDs).

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: 54868112300. 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:

10-Digit Format (5-4-1)
54868-1123-0
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
54868-1123-00

Note: The zero is added to the Package segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.