NDC Package 62991-2681-1 Phentermine Hcl

Powder - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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This product is an UNFINISHED DRUG part of the official NDC directory. Unfinished drugs include products like active ingredients some of which are used in bulk for further processing or compounding. The FDA requires a list of these drugs manufactured in a U.S. commercial distribution facility.

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NDC Package Code:

62991-2681-1

Package Description:

100 g in 1 JAR

Product Code:

62991-2681

Non-Proprietary Name:

Phentermine Hcl

Substance Name:

Phentermine Hydrochloride

Usage Information:

Phentermine is used with a doctor-approved exercise, behavior change, and reduced-calorie diet program to help you lose weight. It is used by certain overweight people, such as those who are obese or have weight-related medical problems. Losing weight and keeping it off can lessen the many health risks that come with obesity, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and a shorter life. It is not known how this medication helps people to lose weight. It may work by decreasing your appetite, increasing the amount of energy used by your body, or by affecting certain parts of the brain. This medication is an appetite suppressant and belongs to a class of drugs called sympathomimetic amines.

11-Digit NDC Billing Format:

62991268101

Billing Unit:

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

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

100 GM

Product Type:

Bulk Ingredient

Labeler Name:

Letco Medical, Llc

Dosage Form:

Powder - An intimate mixture of dry, finely divided drugs and/or chemicals that may be intended for internal or external use.

Active Ingredient(s):

PHENTERMINE HYDROCHLORIDE 1 g/g

DEA Schedule:

Schedule IV (CIV) Substances

Sample Package:

N/A

Marketing Category:

BULK INGREDIENT - A category specifying that a product is marketed as a bulk ingredient.

Start Marketing Date:

10-20-2009

Listing Expiration Date:

12-31-2024

Exclude Flag:

Unfinished Product:

Yes

Code Structure:

62991 - Letco Medical, Llc
- 62991-2681 -
  - 62991-2681-1 - 100 g in 1 JAR

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Other Product Packages

The following packages are also available for this product:

NDC Package Code	Package Description
62991-2681-5	1000 g in 1 JAR
62991-2681-6	25 g in 1 JAR

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 62991-2681-1?

The NDC Packaged Code 62991-2681-1 is assigned to an UNFINISHED drug package of 100 g in 1 jar of Phentermine Hcl, a bulk ingredient labeled by Letco Medical, Llc. The product's dosage form is powder and is administered via form.This product is billed per "GM" gram and contains an estimated amount of 100 billable units per package.

Is NDC 62991-2681 included in the NDC Directory?

Yes, Phentermine Hcl is an UNFINISHED PRODUCT with code 62991-2681 that is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Letco Medical, Llc on October 20, 2009 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 62991-2681-1?

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 100.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 62991-2681-1?

The 11-digit format is 62991268101. 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 5-4-1 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
5-4-1	62991-2681-1	5-4-2	62991-2681-01

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