Acyclovir
NDC Package 55700-663-35

The code 55700-663-35 identifies a specific commercial package of 35 tablet in 1 bottle of Acyclovir, 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 35 billable units per package. This is formulated for use and contains as the active substance.

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 July 26, 2018. The current certification is valid through November 30, 2021.

Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. It treats cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex), shingles (caused by herpes zoster), and chickenpox. This medication is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, acyclovir is used to help reduce the number of future episodes. Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Acyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. In addition, in people with a weakened immune system, acyclovir can decrease the risk of the virus spreading to other parts of the body and causing serious infections.

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 55700066335. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 35 total billable units per package. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.