Coreg
NDC Package 54868-4396-2

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Package Information

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

Coreg is carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Marketed by Physicians Total Care, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 54868-4396 and is authorized under FDA application NDA020297.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
54868-4396-2
Package Description
60 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code
11-Digit Billing Format
54868439602
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
60 EA
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Coreg
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is also used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival if your heart is not pumping well. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers your heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on your heart. Carvedilol belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha and beta blockers.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
FDA Application #
NDA020297
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
05-23-2002
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 (54868-4396). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
10 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
100 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 54868-4396-2 identifies a specific commercial package of 60 tablet, film coated in 1 bottle, plastic of Coreg, labeled by Physicians Total Care, Inc.. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 60 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 May 23, 2002. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2017.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is also used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival if your heart is not pumping well. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers your heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on your heart. Carvedilol belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha and beta blockers.

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: 54868439602. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 60 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)
54868-4396-2
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
54868-4396-02

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