Earache
NDC Package 59779-568-15

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

Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was inactivated by the FDA.

Earache is suitable for adults and children over the age of 2.• For use in the ears only.• Remove any hearing aids before using this product.• Use 3 to 5 drops twice per day or as needed.• Warm contents to body temperature by holding bottle in your hands.• Tilt your head to the side and let solution drip into the ear. Marketed by Cvs Pharmacy, this product is identified by NDC 59779-568.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
59779-568-15
Package Description
10 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER
Product Code
59779-568
11-Digit Billing Format
59779056815

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Earache
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Suitable for adults and children over the age of 2.• For use in the ears only.• Remove any hearing aids before using this product.• Use 3 to 5 drops twice per day or as needed.• Warm contents to body temperature by holding bottle in your hands.• Tilt your head to the side and let solution drip into the ear. Never put the tip into the ear canal.• Keep drops in your ear by head for 1-2 minutes or gently place cotton in the ear to keep drops in.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Cvs Pharmacy
Marketing Category
UNAPPROVED HOMEOPATHIC - A category specifying that a product is marketed as unapproved homeopathic product.
Start Marketing Date
04-22-2016
Listing Expiration
12-31-2021
Exclude Flag
I
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 59779-568-15 identifies a specific commercial package of 10 ml in 1 bottle, dropper of Earache, labeled by Cvs Pharmacy. 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 Cvs Pharmacy on April 22, 2016. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2021.

How is this Cvs Pharmacy product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 59779056815. 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)
59779-568-15
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
59779-0568-15

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