Prednisolone Acetate
NDC Package 54868-4293-2

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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 inactivated by the FDA.

Prednisolone Acetate is a medication used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Marketed by Physicians Total Care, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 54868-4293 and is authorized under FDA application NDA017469.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
54868-4293-2
Package Description
1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON / 5 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code
54868-4293
11-Digit Billing Format
54868429302
Billing Unit
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Prednisolone Acetate
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Prednisolone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
FDA Application #
NDA017469
Marketing Category
NDA AUTHORIZED GENERIC - A product marketed as a "generic" drug under an approved New Drug Application (NDA), rather than an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA),.
Start Marketing Date
11-04-2002
Listing Expiration
12-31-2017
Exclude Flag
I
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 (54868-4293). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

54868-4293-0
1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON / 15 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
54868-4293-1
1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON / 10 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 54868-4293-2 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 bottle, plastic in 1 carton / 5 ml in 1 bottle, plastic of Prednisolone Acetate, 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 04, 2002. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2017.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Prednisolone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids.

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: 54868429302. Quantities are measured in per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.. 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)
54868-4293-2
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
54868-4293-02

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