NDC Package 54868-4779-2 Urocit-k

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Package Information

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

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NDC Package Code:

54868-4779-2

Package Description:

90 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

Product Code:

54868-4779

Proprietary Name:

Urocit-k

Usage Information:

This medication is used to make the urine less acidic. This effect helps the kidneys get rid of uric acid, thereby helping to prevent gout and kidney stones. This medication can also prevent and treat certain metabolic problems (acidosis) caused by kidney disease. Citric acid and citrate salts (which contain potassium and sodium) belong to a class of drugs known as urinary alkalinizers. If you have a condition that requires you to limit your intake of potassium and sodium, your doctor may direct you to take a product that is lower in potassium and sodium.

11-Digit NDC Billing Format:

54868477902

Billing Unit:

EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

90 EA

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

RxCUI: 199381 - potassium citrate 10 MEQ Extended Release Oral Tablet

RxCUI: 199381 - K+ citrate 10 MEQ Extended Release Oral Tablet

RxCUI: 199381 - Pot citrate 10 MEQ Extended Release Oral Tablet

RxCUI: 199381 - potassium citrate 1080 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet

RxCUI: 603281 - UROCIT-K 10 MEQ Extended Release Oral Tablet

Labeler Name:

Physicians Total Care, Inc.

Sample Package:

Start Marketing Date:

04-17-2003

Listing Expiration Date:

12-31-2017

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

54868 - Physicians Total Care, Inc.
- 54868-4779 - Urocit-k
  - 54868-4779-2 - 90 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

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Other Product Packages

The following packages are also available for this product:

NDC Package Code	Package Description
54868-4779-0	60 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
54868-4779-1	20 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 54868-4779-2?

The NDC Packaged Code 54868-4779-2 is assigned to a package of 90 tablet, extended release in 1 bottle, plastic of Urocit-k, labeled by Physicians Total Care, Inc.. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 90 billable units per package.

Is NDC 54868-4779 included in the NDC Directory?

No, Urocit-k with product code 54868-4779 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it's listing has been INACTIVATED by FDA. The product was first marketed by Physicians Total Care, Inc. on April 17, 2003 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2017 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 54868-4779-2?

The contents of this package are billed per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units. The calculated billable units for this package is 90.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 54868-4779-2?

The 11-digit format is 54868477902. The 11-digit billing format might be required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other payers in billing claim forms.

This package code is originally configured in a 5-4-1 segment 10-digit format and by adding a zero within the original NDC package code we can obtain the converted 11-digit format in a 5-4-2 segment configuration. The table below shows the 11-digit code conversion:

10-Digit Format	10-Digit Original Code	11-Digit Format	11-Digit Code
5-4-1	54868-4779-2	5-4-2	54868-4779-02

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