Albuterol Sulfate
NDC Package 54868-2887-0

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was inactivated by the FDA.

Albuterol Sulfate is albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. Marketed by Physicians Total Care, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 54868-2887 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA074749.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
54868-2887-0
Package Description
473 mL in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
54868-2887
11-Digit Billing Format
54868288700
Billing Unit
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
Units Per Package
473 ML
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Albuterol Sulfate
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
FDA Application #
ANDA074749
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
10-13-1994
Listing Expiration
12-31-2017
Exclude Flag
I
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 54868-2887-0 identifies a specific commercial package of 473 ml in 1 bottle of Albuterol Sulfate, labeled by Physicians Total Care, Inc.. This product is billed per "ML" milliliter and contains an estimated amount of 473 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 October 13, 1994. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2017.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school.

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: 54868288700. Quantities are measured in per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.. There are 473 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:

10-Digit Format (5-4-1)
54868-2887-0
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
54868-2887-00

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