Effexor
NDC Package 54868-4253-3
Package Information
Effexor is venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia). Marketed by Physicians Total Care, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 54868-4253 and is authorized under FDA application NDA020699.
Identification & Billing
- RxCUI: 313581 - venlafaxine HCl 150 MG 24HR Extended Release Oral Capsule
- RxCUI: 313581 - 24 HR venlafaxine 150 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule
- RxCUI: 313581 - venlafaxine (as venlafaxine HCl) 150 MG 24 HR Extended Release Oral Capsule
- RxCUI: 313583 - venlafaxine HCl 37.5 MG 24HR Extended Release Oral Capsule
- RxCUI: 313583 - 24 HR venlafaxine 37.5 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule
Clinical Specifications
Regulatory & Marketing
Hierarchy Structure
- 54868 - Physicians Total Care, Inc.
- 54868-4253 - Effexor
- 54868-4253-3 - 90 CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
- 54868-4253 - Effexor
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Other Available Packages
The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (54868-4253). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the distribution configuration for this product package?
The code 54868-4253-3 identifies a specific commercial package of 90 capsule, extended release in 1 bottle, plastic of Effexor XR, labeled by Physicians Total Care, Inc.. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 90 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 April 25, 2003. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2017.
What are the primary indications for this medication?
Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia). It may improve your mood and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may also decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Venlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain.
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: 54868425303. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 90 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:
Note: The zero is added to the Package segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.
