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NDC Package 60687-127-65 Omega-3-acid Ethyl Esters

Capsule, Liquid Filled Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
60687-127-65
Package Description:
50 BLISTER PACK in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE / 1 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BLISTER PACK (60687-127-11)
Product Code:
60687-127
Proprietary Name:
Omega-3-acid Ethyl Esters
Non-Proprietary Name:
Omega-3-acid Ethyl Esters
Substance Name:
Omega-3-acid Ethyl Esters
Usage Information:
Omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules, USP are indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride (TG) levels in adult patients with severe (≥500 mg/dL) hypertriglyceridemia (HTG). Omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules, USP are indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride (TG) levels in adult patients with severe (≥500 mg/dL) hypertriglyceridemia (HTG).             Patients should be placed on an appropriate lipid-lowering diet before receiving omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules, USP and should continue this diet during treatment with omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules, USP.             Usage Considerations: Patients should be placed on an appropriate lipid-lowering diet before receiving omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules, USP and should continue this diet during treatment with omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules, USP.             Laboratory studies should be done to ascertain that the lipid levels are consistently abnormal before instituting therapy with omega-3-acid ethyl esters. Every attempt should be made to control serum lipids with appropriate diet, exercise, weight loss in obese patients, and control of any medical problems such as diabetes mellitus and hypothyroidism that are contributing to the lipid abnormalities. Medications known to exacerbate hypertriglyceridemia (such as beta blockers, thiazides, estrogens) should be discontinued or changed if possible prior to consideration of triglyceride-lowering drug therapy.             Laboratory studies should be done to ascertain that the lipid levels are consistently abnormal before instituting therapy with omega-3-acid ethyl esters. Every attempt should be made to control serum lipids with appropriate diet, exercise, weight loss in obese patients, and control of any medical problems such as diabetes mellitus and hypothyroidism that are contributing to the lipid abnormalities. Medications known to exacerbate hypertriglyceridemia (such as beta blockers, thiazides, estrogens) should be discontinued or changed if possible prior to consideration of triglyceride-lowering drug therapy.             Limitations of Use: The effect of omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules, USP on the risk for pancreatitis has not been determined.The effect of omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules, USP on cardiovascular mortality and morbidity has not been determined.The effect of omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules, USP on cardiovascular mortality and morbidity has not been determined.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
60687012765
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
50 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 577208 - omega-3 acid ethyl esters 1 GM Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 577208 - omega-3 acid ethyl esters (USP) 1000 MG Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 577208 - omega-3 acid ethyl esters 1 GM (at least 900 MG) Oral Capsule
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    American Health Packaging
    Dosage Form:
    Capsule, Liquid Filled - A solid dosage form in which the drug is enclosed within a soluble, gelatin shell which is plasticized by the addition of a polyol, such as sorbitol or glycerin, and is therefore of a somewhat thicker consistency than that of a hard shell capsule; typically, the active ingredients are dissolved or suspended in a liquid vehicle.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • OMEGA-3-ACID ETHYL ESTERS 1 g/1
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3 - [CS]
  • Omega-3 Fatty Acid - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA090973
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    10-13-2016
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 60687-127-65?

    The NDC Packaged Code 60687-127-65 is assigned to a package of 50 blister pack in 1 box, unit-dose / 1 capsule, liquid filled in 1 blister pack (60687-127-11) of Omega-3-acid Ethyl Esters, a human prescription drug labeled by American Health Packaging. The product's dosage form is capsule, liquid filled and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 60687-127 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Omega-3-acid Ethyl Esters with product code 60687-127 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by American Health Packaging on October 13, 2016 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 60687-127-65?

    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 50.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 60687-127-65?

    The 11-digit format is 60687012765. 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
    5-3-260687-127-655-4-260687-0127-65