NDC Package 62559-620-37 Cholestyramine

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This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was discontinued by the firm.

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NDC Package Code:

62559-620-37

Package Description:

378 g in 1 CAN

Product Code:

62559-620

Proprietary Name:

Cholestyramine

Usage Information:

Cholestyramine is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood. Lowering cholesterol helps decrease the risk for strokes and heart attacks. In addition to a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. Cholestyramine may also be used to treat itching in people with too much bile acid caused by a certain type of liver/bile duct disease (partial biliary obstruction). This medication is known as a bile acid-binding resin. It works by removing bile acid from the body. In people with high cholesterol, this causes the liver to make more bile acid by using cholesterol in the blood. This helps to lower the cholesterol levels.

11-Digit NDC Billing Format:

62559062037

Billing Unit:

GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

378 GM

Labeler Name:

Ani Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Sample Package:

FDA Application Number:

ANDA074554

Marketing Category:

ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.

Start Marketing Date:

06-26-2018

End Marketing Date:

05-31-2024

Listing Expiration Date:

05-31-2024

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

62559 - Ani Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- 62559-620 - Cholestyramine
  - 62559-620-37 - 378 g in 1 CAN

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 62559-620-37?

The NDC Packaged Code 62559-620-37 is assigned to a package of 378 g in 1 can of Cholestyramine, labeled by Ani Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.

Is NDC 62559-620 included in the NDC Directory?

No, Cholestyramine with product code 62559-620 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it was discontinued by the manufacturer. The product was first marketed by Ani Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on June 26, 2018 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on May 31, 2024 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 62559-620-37?

The contents of this package are billed per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight. The calculated billable units for this package is 378.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 62559-620-37?

The 11-digit format is 62559062037. 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 Format	10-Digit Original Code	11-Digit Format	11-Digit Code
5-3-2	62559-620-37	5-4-2	62559-0620-37

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