NDC Package 62856-246-41 Aricept

Donepezil Hydrochloride Tablet, Film Coated Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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NDC Package Code:

62856-246-41

Package Description:

10 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 10 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK

Product Code:

62856-246

Proprietary Name:

Aricept

Non-Proprietary Name:

Donepezil Hydrochloride

Substance Name:

Donepezil Hydrochloride

Usage Information:

Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to function. This medication is an enzyme blocker that works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

11-Digit NDC Billing Format:

62856024641

Billing Unit:

EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

10 EA

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

RxCUI: 1100184 - donepezil HCl 23 MG Oral Tablet
RxCUI: 1100184 - donepezil hydrochloride 23 MG Oral Tablet
RxCUI: 1100187 - Aricept 23 MG Oral Tablet
RxCUI: 1100187 - donepezil hydrochloride 23 MG Oral Tablet [Aricept]
RxCUI: 997220 - donepezil HCl 10 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet

Product Type:

Human Prescription Drug

Labeler Name:

Eisai Inc.

Dosage Form:

Tablet, Film Coated - A solid dosage form that contains medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents and is coated with a thin layer of a water-insoluble or water-soluble polymer.

Administration Route(s):

Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.

Active Ingredient(s):

DONEPEZIL HYDROCHLORIDE 10 mg/1

Pharmacologic Class(es):

Sample Package:

FDA Application Number:

NDA020690

Marketing Category:

NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.

Start Marketing Date:

11-25-1996

Listing Expiration Date:

12-31-2025

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

62856 - Eisai Inc.
- 62856-246 - Aricept
  - 62856-246-41 - 10 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 10 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK

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Other Product Packages

The following packages are also available for this product:

NDC Package Code	Package Description
62856-246-11	1000 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
62856-246-30	30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
62856-246-90	90 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 62856-246-41?

The NDC Packaged Code 62856-246-41 is assigned to a package of 10 blister pack in 1 carton / 10 tablet, film coated in 1 blister pack of Aricept, a human prescription drug labeled by Eisai Inc.. The product's dosage form is tablet, film coated and is administered via oral form.

Is NDC 62856-246 included in the NDC Directory?

Yes, Aricept with product code 62856-246 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Eisai Inc. on November 25, 1996 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2025 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 62856-246-41?

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 10.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 62856-246-41?

The 11-digit format is 62856024641. 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	62856-246-41	5-4-2	62856-0246-41

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