Captopril Powder
NDC Package 55488-0600-0

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

Package Information

This product is an UNFINISHED DRUG part of the official NDC directory. Unfinished drugs include products like active ingredients some of which are used in bulk for further processing or compounding. The FDA requires a list of these drugs manufactured in a U.S. commercial distribution facility.

Captopril powders is captopril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). This formulation utilizes a powder delivery system. Marketed by Changzhou Pharmaceutical Factory, this product is identified by NDC 55488-0600.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
55488-0600-0
Package Description
25 kg in 1 DRUM
Product Code
55488-0600
11-Digit Billing Format
55488060000

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Captopril
Non-Proprietary Name
Captopril
Substance Name
Captopril
Dosage Form
Powder - An intimate mixture of dry, finely divided drugs and/or chemicals that may be intended for internal or external use.
Active Ingredient(s)
CAPTOPRIL 1 kg/kg
Usage Information
Captopril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure, protect the kidneys from harm due to diabetes, and to improve survival after a heart attack. Captopril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Changzhou Pharmaceutical Factory
Product Type
Bulk Ingredient
Marketing Category
BULK INGREDIENT - A category specifying that a product is marketed as a bulk ingredient.
Start Marketing Date
01-01-2019
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Unfinished Product
Yes
Sample Package
N/A

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 55488-0600-0 identifies a specific commercial package of 25 kg in 1 drum of Captopril (UNFINISHED drug), a bulk ingredient labeled by Changzhou Pharmaceutical Factory. This powder is formulated for use and contains captopril as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

Yes, this product is active and verified within the NDC Directory. It was introduced to the market by Changzhou Pharmaceutical Factory on January 01, 2019. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Captopril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure, protect the kidneys from harm due to diabetes, and to improve survival after a heart attack. Captopril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.

How is this Changzhou Pharmaceutical Factory product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 55488060000. 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)
55488-0600-0
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
55488-0600-00

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