Ciprofloxacin
NDC Package 55700-608-10

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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.

Ciprofloxacin is a medication used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Marketed by Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products Llc, this product is identified by NDC 55700-608 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA077859.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
55700-608-10
Package Description
10 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
55700-608
11-Digit Billing Format
55700060810
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
10 EA

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Ciprofloxacin
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as 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 #
ANDA077859
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
05-04-2018
End Marketing Date
12-15-2021
Listing Expiration
12-15-2021
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 (55700-608). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

55700-608-06
6 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
55700-608-14
14 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
55700-608-20
20 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
55700-608-30
30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 55700-608-10 identifies a specific commercial package of 10 tablet, film coated in 1 bottle of Ciprofloxacin, 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 10 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 May 04, 2018. The current certification is valid through December 15, 2021.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as 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: 55700060810. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 10 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)
55700-608-10
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
55700-0608-10

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