Potassium Chloride
NDC Package 60760-293-90

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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 discontinued by the firm.

Potassium Chloride is a medication a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. Marketed by St. Mary's Medical Park Pharmacy, this product is identified by NDC 60760-293 and is authorized under FDA application NDA018279.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
60760-293-90
Package Description
90 TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code
60760-293
11-Digit Billing Format
60760029390

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Potassium Chloride
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with "water pills"/diuretics.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
St. Mary's Medical Park Pharmacy
FDA Application #
NDA018279
Marketing Category
NDA AUTHORIZED GENERIC - A product marketed as a "generic" drug under an approved New Drug Application (NDA), rather than an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA),.
Start Marketing Date
09-16-2020
End Marketing Date
09-16-2020
Listing Expiration
09-16-2020
Exclude Flag
D
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 60760-293-90 identifies a specific commercial package of 90 tablet, film coated, extended release in 1 bottle, plastic of Potassium Chloride, labeled by St. Mary's Medical Park 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 St. Mary's Medical Park Pharmacy on September 16, 2020. The current certification is valid through September 16, 2020.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with "water pills"/diuretics.

How is this St. Mary's Medical Park Pharmacy product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 60760029390. 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)
60760-293-90
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
60760-0293-90

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