Diethylpropion Hcl
NDC Package 63629-2967-2

The code 63629-2967-2 identifies a specific commercial package of 28 tablet in 1 bottle of Diethylpropion Hcl Controlled-release, labeled by Bryant Ranch Prepack. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 28 billable units per package. This is formulated for use and contains as the active substance.

This product code is currently listed as inactive or excluded from the primary directory. It was introduced to the market by Bryant Ranch Prepack on November 17, 1960. The current certification is valid through August 13, 2018.

Diethylpropion is used along with a doctor-approved, reduced-calorie diet, exercise, and behavior change program to help you lose weight. It is used in people who are significantly overweight (obese) and have not been able to lose enough weight with diet and exercise alone. Losing weight and keeping it off can reduce 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.

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 63629296702. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 28 total billable units per package. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.