Penicillin V Potassium
NDC Package 55700-044-28

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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.

Penicillin V Potassium is penicillin is an antibiotic used to treat and prevent a wide variety of bacterial infections. Marketed by Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products Llc, this product is identified by NDC 55700-044 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA062935.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
55700-044-28
Package Description
28 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
55700-044
11-Digit Billing Format
55700004428
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
28 EA

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Penicillin V Potassium
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Penicillin is an antibiotic used to treat and prevent a wide variety of bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats and prevents only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as the common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products Llc
FDA Application #
ANDA062935
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
02-01-2004
End Marketing Date
10-11-2019
Listing Expiration
10-11-2019
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 (55700-044). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

55700-044-12
12 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
55700-044-20
20 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
55700-044-30
30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
55700-044-40
12 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 55700-044-28 identifies a specific commercial package of 28 tablet in 1 bottle of Penicillin V Potassium, labeled by Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products Llc. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 28 billable units per package. 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 Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products Llc on February 01, 2004. The current certification is valid through October 11, 2019.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Penicillin is an antibiotic used to treat and prevent a wide variety of bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats and prevents only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as the common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.

How is this Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products Llc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 55700004428. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 28 total billable units per package. 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 (5-3-2)
55700-044-28
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
55700-0044-28

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