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NDC Package 59148-020-50 Samsca

Tolvaptan Tablet Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Find all the important details about this NDC Package code, including the 11-Digit NDC Billing number, billing units, wholesale price, RxNorm crosswalk, active ingredients, pharmacologic clasess, etc.

NDC Package Code:
59148-020-50
Package Description:
1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 10 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK
Product Code:
59148-020
Proprietary Name:
Samsca
Non-Proprietary Name:
Tolvaptan
Substance Name:
Tolvaptan
Usage Information:
This medication is used to treat low levels of salt (sodium) in the blood, which can result from conditions such as heart failure and certain hormone imbalances. Tolvaptan belongs to a class of drugs known as vasopressin receptor antagonists. It works by increasing the amount of urine you make, causing your body to get rid of extra water. This helps to slowly increase to normal levels of salt in the blood. Different brands of this medication have different uses. Do not change brands of this medication unless directed by your doctor.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
59148002050
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
1 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 849827 - tolvaptan 15 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 849831 - Samsca 15 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 849831 - tolvaptan 15 MG Oral Tablet [Samsca]
  • RxCUI: 849833 - tolvaptan 30 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 849835 - Samsca 30 MG Oral Tablet
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Tablet - A solid dosage form containing medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • TOLVAPTAN 15 mg/1
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Vasopressin V2 Receptor Antagonist - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Vasopressin V2 Receptor Antagonists - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    NDA022275
    Marketing Category:
    NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    05-19-2009
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 59148-020-50?

    The NDC Packaged Code 59148-020-50 is assigned to a package of 1 blister pack in 1 carton / 10 tablet in 1 blister pack of Samsca, a human prescription drug labeled by Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.. The product's dosage form is tablet and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 59148-020 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Samsca with product code 59148-020 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. on May 19, 2009 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 59148-020-50?

    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 1.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 59148-020-50?

    The 11-digit format is 59148002050. 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
    5-3-259148-020-505-4-259148-0020-50