Prednisolone
NDC Package 54868-4749-0

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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 inactivated by the FDA.

Prednisolone is a man-made form of a natural substance (corticosteroid hormone) made by the adrenal gland. Marketed by Physicians Total Care, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 54868-4749 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA040323.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
54868-4749-0
Package Description
240 mL in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
54868-4749
11-Digit Billing Format
54868474900
Billing Unit
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
Units Per Package
240 ML
RxNorm Crosswalk
  • RxCUI: 283077 - prednisoLONE sodium phosphate 15 MG in 5 mL Oral Solution
  • RxCUI: 283077 - prednisolone 3 MG/ML Oral Solution
  • RxCUI: 283077 - prednisolone 15 MG (as prednisolone sodium phosphate 20.2 MG) per 5 ML Oral Solution
  • RxCUI: 283077 - prednisolone 15 MG per 5 ML Oral Solution
  • RxCUI: 312614 - prednisoLONE sodium phosphate 5 MG in 5 mL Oral Solution

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Prednisolone
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Prednisolone is a man-made form of a natural substance (corticosteroid hormone) made by the adrenal gland. It is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood problems, immune system disorders, skin and eye conditions, breathing problems, cancer, and severe allergies. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as pain, swelling and allergic-type reactions.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
FDA Application #
ANDA040323
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
02-28-2003
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 (54868-4749). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

54868-4749-1
480 mL in 1 BOTTLE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 54868-4749-0 identifies a specific commercial package of 240 ml in 1 bottle of Prednisolone, labeled by Physicians Total Care, Inc.. This product is billed per "ML" milliliter and contains an estimated amount of 240 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 February 28, 2003. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2017.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Prednisolone is a man-made form of a natural substance (corticosteroid hormone) made by the adrenal gland. It is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood problems, immune system disorders, skin and eye conditions, breathing problems, cancer, and severe allergies. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as pain, swelling and allergic-type reactions.

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: 54868474900. Quantities are measured in per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.. There are 240 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)
54868-4749-0
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
54868-4749-00

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