Claforan
NDC Package 54868-3429-0

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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.

Claforan is cefotaxime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Marketed by Physicians Total Care, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 54868-3429 and is authorized under FDA application NDA050547.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
54868-3429-0
Package Description
10 VIAL in 1 PACKAGE / 1 INJECTION in 1 VIAL
Product Code
54868-3429
11-Digit Billing Format
54868342900

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Claforan
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Cefotaxime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It may also be used to prevent infection from certain surgeries. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
FDA Application #
NDA050547
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
03-11-1981
End Marketing Date
06-30-2002
Listing Expiration
06-30-2002
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 (54868-3429). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

54868-3429-1
25 VIAL in 1 PACKAGE / 1 INJECTION in 1 VIAL

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 54868-3429-0 identifies a specific commercial package of 10 vial in 1 package / 1 injection in 1 vial of Claforan, 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 March 11, 1981. The current certification is valid through June 30, 2002.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Cefotaxime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It may also be used to prevent infection from certain surgeries. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

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: 54868342900. 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)
54868-3429-0
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
54868-3429-00

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