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NDC Package 60687-596-32 Budesonide

Capsule, Coated Pellets Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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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:
60687-596-32
Package Description:
20 BLISTER PACK in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE / 1 CAPSULE, COATED PELLETS in 1 BLISTER PACK (60687-596-33)
Product Code:
60687-596
Proprietary Name:
Budesonide
Non-Proprietary Name:
Budesonide
Substance Name:
Budesonide
Usage Information:
Budesonide is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works directly in the lungs to make breathing easier by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
60687059632
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
20 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 1244214 - budesonide 3 MG Delayed Release Oral Capsule
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    American Health Packaging
    Dosage Form:
    Capsule, Coated Pellets - A solid dosage form in which the drug is enclosed within either a hard or soft soluble container or "shell" made from a suitable form of gelatin; the drug itself is in the form of granules to which varying amounts of coating have been applied.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • BUDESONIDE 3 mg/1
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
  • Corticosteroid - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA206134
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    03-09-2021
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 60687-596-32?

    The NDC Packaged Code 60687-596-32 is assigned to a package of 20 blister pack in 1 box, unit-dose / 1 capsule, coated pellets in 1 blister pack (60687-596-33) of Budesonide, a human prescription drug labeled by American Health Packaging. The product's dosage form is capsule, coated pellets and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 60687-596 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Budesonide with product code 60687-596 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by American Health Packaging on March 09, 2021 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 60687-596-32?

    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 20.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 60687-596-32?

    The 11-digit format is 60687059632. 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
    5-3-260687-596-325-4-260687-0596-32