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NDC Package 59917-228-00 Amphetamine Sulfate

Tablet, Orally Disintegrating - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

This product is an UNFINISHED DRUG part of the official NDC directory. Unfinished drugs include products like active ingredients some of which are used in bulk for further processing or compounding. The FDA requires a list of these drugs manufactured in a U.S. commercial distribution facility.

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:
59917-228-00
Package Description:
18700 BAG in 1 DRUM / 18700 mg in 1 BAG
Product Code:
59917-228
Non-Proprietary Name:
Amphetamine Sulfate
Substance Name:
Dextroamphetamine Sulfate
Usage Information:
This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Amphetamine belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. This medication is also used to treat a certain sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the day. It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. Amphetamine may also be used along with a doctor-approved, reduced-calorie diet to help significantly overweight (obese) people lose weight. It should only be used for a short time (a few weeks) in people who have not lost enough weight with other treatments (such as dieting, other drugs, group programs). It may work by decreasing your appetite.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
59917022800
Product Type:
Drug For Further Processing
Labeler Name:
Adare Pharmaceuticals Inc
Dosage Form:
Tablet, Orally Disintegrating - A solid dosage form containing medicinal substances which disintegrates rapidly, usually within a matter of seconds, when placed upon the tongue.
Active Ingredient(s):
  • DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULFATE 20 mg/20mg
    • DEA Schedule:
    Schedule II (CII) Substances
    Sample Package:
    N/A
    Marketing Category:
    DRUG FOR FURTHER PROCESSING - A drug (other than the bulk ingredient API) that is in an interim stage of manufacture, processing, preparation, or packaging, and not ready for human or animal use.
    Start Marketing Date:
    05-16-2019
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Unfinished Product:
    Yes
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 59917-228-00?

    The NDC Packaged Code 59917-228-00 is assigned to an UNFINISHED drug package of 18700 bag in 1 drum / 18700 mg in 1 bag of Amphetamine Sulfate, drug for further processing labeled by Adare Pharmaceuticals Inc. The product's dosage form is tablet, orally disintegrating and is administered via form.

    Is NDC 59917-228 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Amphetamine Sulfate is an UNFINISHED PRODUCT with code 59917-228 that is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Adare Pharmaceuticals Inc on May 16, 2019 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 11-digit format for NDC 59917-228-00?

    The 11-digit format is 59917022800. 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
    5-3-259917-228-005-4-259917-0228-00