NDC Package 55289-624-14 Phentermine Hydrochloride

Capsule Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
55289-624-14
Package Description:
14 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Phentermine Hydrochloride
Non-Proprietary Name:
Phentermine Hydrochloride
Substance Name:
Phentermine Hydrochloride
Usage Information:
Phentermine Hydrochloride, USP 15 mg and 30 mg is indicated as a short-term (a few weeks) adjunct in a regimen of weight reduction based on exercise, behavioral modification and caloric restriction in the management of exogenous obesity for patients with an initial body mass index greater than or equal to 30 kg/m 2, or greater than or equal to 27 kg/m 2 in the presence of other risk factors (e.g., controlled hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia). Below is a chart of Body Mass Index (BMI) based on various heights and weights.BMI is calculated by taking the patient’s weight, in kilograms (kg), divided by the patient’s height, in meters (m), squared. Metric conversions are as follows: pounds ÷ 2.2 = kg; inches x 0.0254 = meters.The limited usefulness of agents of this class, including Phentermine hydrochloride, [ see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY ( 12.1, 12.2)] should be measured against possible risk factors inherent in their use such as those described below.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
55289062414
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
14 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 900038 - phentermine HCl 30 MG Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 900038 - phentermine hydrochloride 30 MG Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 900038 - phentermine hydrochloride 30 MG (equivalent to phentermine 24 MG) Oral Capsule
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Capsule - A solid oral dosage form consisting of a shell and a filling. The shell is composed of a single sealed enclosure, or two halves that fit together and which are sometimes sealed with a band. Capsule shells may be made from gelatin, starch, or cellulose, or other suitable materials, may be soft or hard, and are filled with solid or liquid ingredients that can be poured or squeezed.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
  • Active Ingredient(s):
    DEA Schedule:
    Schedule IV (CIV) Substances
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA040875
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    08-07-2012
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Other Product Packages

    The following packages are also available for this product:

    NDC Package CodePackage Description
    55289-624-077 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    55289-624-2828 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    55289-624-3030 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    55289-624-6060 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 55289-624-14?

    The NDC Packaged Code 55289-624-14 is assigned to a package of 14 capsule in 1 bottle, plastic of Phentermine Hydrochloride, a human prescription drug labeled by Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. The product's dosage form is capsule and is administered via oral form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 14 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 55289-624 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Phentermine Hydrochloride with product code 55289-624 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on August 07, 2012 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2024 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 55289-624-14?

    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 14.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 55289-624-14?

    The 11-digit format is 55289062414. 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 5-3-2 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 Format10-Digit Original Code11-Digit Format11-Digit Code
    5-3-255289-624-145-4-255289-0624-14