Amiodarone Hydrochloride
NDC Package 54868-5722-0

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

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

Amiodarone Hydrochloride is amiodarone injection is indicated for initiation of treatment and prophylaxis of frequently recurring ventricular fibrillation (VF) and hemodynamically unstable ventricular tachycardia (VT) in patients refractory to other therapy. Marketed by Physicians Total Care, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 54868-5722 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA076217.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
54868-5722-0
Package Description
10 VIAL, GLASS in 1 CARTON / 3 mL in 1 VIAL, GLASS
Product Code
54868-5722
11-Digit Billing Format
54868572200
Billing Unit
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Amiodarone Hydrochloride
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Amiodarone injection is indicated for initiation of treatment and prophylaxis of frequently recurring ventricular fibrillation (VF) and hemodynamically unstable ventricular tachycardia (VT) in patients refractory to other therapy. Amiodarone also can be used to treat patients with VT/VF for whom oral amiodarone is indicated, but who are unable to take oral medication. During or after treatment with amiodarone, patients may be transferred to oral amiodarone therapy [see Dosage and Administration (2)].Use amiodarone for acute treatment until the patient's ventricular arrhythmias are stabilized. Most patients will require this therapy for 48 to 96 hours, but amiodarone may be safely administered for longer periods if necessary.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
FDA Application #
ANDA076217
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
12-11-2006
Listing Expiration
12-31-2017
Exclude Flag
I
Sample Package
No

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 54868-5722-0 identifies a specific commercial package of 10 vial, glass in 1 carton / 3 ml in 1 vial, glass of Amiodarone Hydrochloride, 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 December 11, 2006. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2017.

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: 54868572200. 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)
54868-5722-0
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
54868-5722-00

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