NDC Package 63238-3000-6 Ascorbic Acid

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

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.

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NDC Package Code:
63238-3000-6
Package Description:
1000 kg in 1 CONTAINER, FLEXIBLE INTERMEDIATE BULK
Product Code:
Non-Proprietary Name:
Ascorbic Acid
Substance Name:
Ascorbic Acid
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.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
63238300006
Product Type:
Bulk Ingredient
Labeler Name:
Dsm Nutritional Products Ltd.
Dosage Form:
Powder - An intimate mixture of dry, finely divided drugs and/or chemicals that may be intended for internal or external use.
Sample Package:
N/A
Marketing Category:
BULK INGREDIENT - A category specifying that a product is marketed as a bulk ingredient.
Start Marketing Date:
12-20-2017
Listing Expiration Date:
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag:
N
Unfinished Product:
Yes
Code Structure:

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Other Product Packages

The following packages are also available for this product:

NDC Package CodePackage Description
63238-3000-025 kg in 1 BOX
63238-3000-125 kg in 1 BOX
63238-3000-21 BAG in 1 BOX / 25 kg in 1 BAG
63238-3000-31 BAG in 1 BOX / 25 kg in 1 BAG
63238-3000-51 BOTTLE in 1 BOX / .05 kg in 1 BOTTLE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 63238-3000-6?

The NDC Packaged Code 63238-3000-6 is assigned to an UNFINISHED drug package of 1000 kg in 1 container, flexible intermediate bulk of Ascorbic Acid, a bulk ingredient labeled by Dsm Nutritional Products Ltd.. The product's dosage form is powder and is administered via form.

Is NDC 63238-3000 included in the NDC Directory?

Yes, Ascorbic Acid is an UNFINISHED PRODUCT with code 63238-3000 that is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Dsm Nutritional Products Ltd. on December 20, 2017 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2026 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 63238-3000-6?

The 11-digit format is 63238300006. 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 Format10-Digit Original Code11-Digit Format11-Digit Code
5-4-163238-3000-65-4-263238-3000-06