Asacol
NDC Package 55154-8607-7

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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 discontinued by the firm.

Asacol is a . Marketed by Cardinal Health, this product is identified by NDC 55154-8607 and is authorized under FDA application NDA019651.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
55154-8607-7
Package Description
14 TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 BLISTER PACK
Product Code
55154-8607
11-Digit Billing Format
55154860707

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Asacol
Dosage Form
-

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Cardinal Health
FDA Application #
NDA019651
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
04-01-1992
End Marketing Date
05-31-2015
Listing Expiration
05-31-2015
Exclude Flag
D
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 (55154-8607). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

55154-8607-0
10 POUCH in 1 BAG / 1 TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 POUCH
55154-8607-4
180 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 1 TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 POUCH (55154-8607-6)
55154-8607-8
4320 TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 55154-8607-7 identifies a specific commercial package of 14 tablet, delayed release in 1 blister pack of Asacol, labeled by Cardinal Health. 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 Cardinal Health on April 01, 1992. The current certification is valid through May 31, 2015.

How is this Cardinal Health product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 55154860707. 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)
55154-8607-7
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
55154-8607-07

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