Ascorbic Acid Powder
NDC Package 63238-3000-2

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Other Packages
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

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.

Ascorbic Acid powders is ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is used to prevent or treat low levels of vitamin C in people who do not get enough of the vitamin from their diets. This formulation utilizes a powder delivery system. Marketed by Dsm Nutritional Products, Llc, this product is identified by NDC 63238-3000.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
63238-3000-2
Package Description
1 BAG in 1 BOX / 25 kg in 1 BAG
Product Code
63238-3000
11-Digit Billing Format
63238300002

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Ascorbic Acid
Non-Proprietary Name
Ascorbic Acid
Substance Name
Ascorbic Acid
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)
Usage Information
Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is used to prevent or treat low levels of vitamin C in people who do not get enough of the vitamin from their diets. Most people who eat a normal diet do not need extra ascorbic acid. Low levels of vitamin C can result in a condition called scurvy. Scurvy may cause symptoms such as rash, muscle weakness, joint pain, tiredness, or tooth loss. Vitamin C plays an important role in the body. It is needed to maintain the health of skin, cartilage, teeth, bone, and blood vessels. It is also used to protect your body's cells from damage. It is known as an antioxidant.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Dsm Nutritional Products, Llc
Product Type
Bulk Ingredient
Marketing Category
BULK INGREDIENT - A category specifying that a product is marketed as a bulk ingredient.
Start Marketing Date
12-28-2022
Listing Expiration
12-31-2027
Exclude Flag
N
Unfinished Product
Yes
Sample Package
N/A

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

The NDC Directory contains ONLY information on final marketed drugs submitted to FDA electronically by labelers. A labeler might be a manufacturer, re-packager or re-labeler. The product information included in the NDC directory does not indicate that FDA has verified the information provided by the product labeler. Assigned NDC numbers are not in any way an indication of FDA approval of the product.

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (63238-3000). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

63238-3000-0
25 kg in 1 BOX
63238-3000-1
25 kg in 1 BOX
63238-3000-3
1 BAG in 1 BOX / 25 kg in 1 BAG
63238-3000-5
1 BOTTLE in 1 BOX / .05 kg in 1 BOTTLE
63238-3000-6
1000 kg in 1 CONTAINER, FLEXIBLE INTERMEDIATE BULK

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 63238-3000-2 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 bag in 1 box / 25 kg in 1 bag of Ascorbic Acid (UNFINISHED drug), a bulk ingredient labeled by Dsm Nutritional Products, Llc. This powder is formulated for use and contains ascorbic acid as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

Yes, this product is active and verified within the NDC Directory. It was introduced to the market by Dsm Nutritional Products, Llc on December 28, 2022. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2027.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is used to prevent or treat low levels of vitamin C in people who do not get enough of the vitamin from their diets. Most people who eat a normal diet do not need extra ascorbic acid. Low levels of vitamin C can result in a condition called scurvy. Scurvy may cause symptoms such as rash, muscle weakness, joint pain, tiredness, or tooth loss. Vitamin C plays an important role in the body. It is needed to maintain the health of skin, cartilage, teeth, bone, and blood vessels. It is also used to protect your body's cells from damage. It is known as an antioxidant.

How is this Dsm Nutritional Products, Llc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 63238300002. 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 (5-4-1)
63238-3000-2
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
63238-3000-02

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