Nexium
RxNorm Crosswalk NDC 54868-4635

View RxNorm Concepts, RxCUIs, and Term Type mappings for this NDC

RxNorm Mapping Clinical Concepts

This drug is included in the RxNorm Current Prescribable Content, a subset of RxNorm that includes all drugs available for prescription in the United States.

The product Nexium (NDC 54868-4635) is cross-mapped to the RxNorm terminology system to ensure clinical interoperability. This product is associated with 4 unique RxNorm concepts. By anchoring Physicians Total Care, Inc.'s product data to these standardized identifiers, healthcare systems can maintain accurate medication records, safely automate e-prescribing, and streamline pharmacy workflows.

The following clinical concept cards detail the semantic term types (TTY), prescribable names, and synonymous clinical strings as defined by the National Library of Medicine (NLM).

SCD
Esomeprazole 20 mg Delayed Release Oral Capsule
PSN
NexIUM 20 mg Delayed Release Oral Capsule
SCD
Esomeprazole 40 mg Delayed Release Oral Capsule
PSN
NexIUM 40 mg Delayed Release Oral Capsule
SCDPrescribable
Featured Concept

esomeprazole 20 MG Delayed Release Oral Capsule
(RxCUI 606726)

Semantic Clinical Drug

Semantic Clinical Drug: The clinical gold standard representing the Generic Name + Strength + Dosage Form.

Mapped Terms
PSNPrescribable
esomeprazole magnesium 20 MG Delayed Release Oral Capsule
Prescribable Name
Synonym of another TTY, given for clarity and for display purposes in electronic prescribing applications. Only one PSN per concept.
SYPrescribable
esomeprazole 20 MG (as esomeprazole magnesium dihydrate 22 MG) Delayed Release Oral Capsule
Synonym
Synonym of another TTY, given for clarity.
SYPrescribable
esomeprazole 20 MG (as esomeprazole magnesium trihydrate 22.3 MG) Delayed Release Oral Capsule
Synonym
Synonym of another TTY, given for clarity.
PSNPrescribable
Featured Concept

NexIUM 20 MG Delayed Release Oral Capsule
(RxCUI 606728)

Prescribable Name

Prescribable Name: The standardized name preferred by electronic prescribing (eRx) applications for display.

Mapped Terms
SBDPrescribable
esomeprazole 20 MG Delayed Release Oral Capsule [Nexium]
Semantic Branded Drug
Ingredient + Strength + Dose Form + Brand Name
SYPrescribable
Nexium 20 MG (as esomeprazole magnesium 22.3 MG) Delayed Release Oral Capsule
Synonym
Synonym of another TTY, given for clarity.
SYPrescribable
Nexium 20 MG Delayed Release Oral Capsule
Synonym
Synonym of another TTY, given for clarity.
SYPrescribable
Nexium 24 HR 20 MG Delayed release Oral Capsule
Synonym
Synonym of another TTY, given for clarity.
SCDPrescribable
Featured Concept

esomeprazole 40 MG Delayed Release Oral Capsule
(RxCUI 606730)

Semantic Clinical Drug

Semantic Clinical Drug: The clinical gold standard representing the Generic Name + Strength + Dosage Form.

Mapped Terms
PSNPrescribable
esomeprazole magnesium 40 MG Delayed Release Oral Capsule
Prescribable Name
Synonym of another TTY, given for clarity and for display purposes in electronic prescribing applications. Only one PSN per concept.
SYPrescribable
esomeprazole 40 MG (as esomeprazole magnesium 44.5 MG) Delayed Release Oral Capsule
Synonym
Synonym of another TTY, given for clarity.
PSNPrescribable
Featured Concept

NexIUM 40 MG Delayed Release Oral Capsule
(RxCUI 606731)

Prescribable Name

Prescribable Name: The standardized name preferred by electronic prescribing (eRx) applications for display.

Mapped Terms
SBDPrescribable
esomeprazole 40 MG Delayed Release Oral Capsule [Nexium]
Semantic Branded Drug
Ingredient + Strength + Dose Form + Brand Name
SYPrescribable
Nexium 40 MG (as esomeprazole magnesium trihydrate 44.5 MG) Delayed Release Oral Capsule
Synonym
Synonym of another TTY, given for clarity.
SYPrescribable
Nexium 40 MG Delayed Release Oral Capsule
Synonym
Synonym of another TTY, given for clarity.

Understanding RxNorm Mapping for Nexium

RxNorm is a normalized naming system developed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to bridge the gap between different drug terminologies. By mapping NDC 54868-4635 to RxCUI 606726, 606728, 606730, 606731, this page provides the standardized "source of truth" required for hospital systems, e-prescribing software, and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to communicate without errors.

Term Type (TTY) Legend for This Page

The clinical cards above utilize specific Term Types (TTY) to define the granularity of the drug concept:

  • PSN Prescribable Name: The standardized name preferred by electronic prescribing (eRx) applications for display.
  • SCD Semantic Clinical Drug: The clinical gold standard representing the Generic Name + Strength + Dosage Form.
  • SY Synonym: An alternative clinical name or alias provided for search and retrieval clarity.
  • SBD Semantic Branded Drug: The branded equivalent representing the Brand Name + Strength + Dosage Form.

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