Actoplus Met Tablet, Film Coated
NDC Package 64764-158-41

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

Package Information

Actoplus Met (pioglitazone and metformin hydrochloride) tablets is this combination medication is used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This formulation utilizes a tablet, film coated delivery system. Marketed by Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 64764-158 and is authorized under FDA application NDA021842.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
64764-158-41
Package Description
4 CARTON in 1 TRAY / 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 7 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK
Product Code
64764-158
11-Digit Billing Format
64764015841
RxNorm Crosswalk
  • RxCUI: 861822 - pioglitazone 15 MG / metFORMIN HCl 850 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 861822 - metformin hydrochloride 850 MG / pioglitazone 15 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 861822 - metformin HCl 850 mg and pioglitazone (as pioglitazone hydrochloride) 15 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 861824 - actoplus met 15 MG / 850 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 861824 - metformin hydrochloride 850 MG / pioglitazone 15 MG Oral Tablet [Actoplus Met]

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Actoplus Met
Non-Proprietary Name
Pioglitazone And Metformin Hydrochloride
Substance Name
Metformin Hydrochloride; Pioglitazone Hydrochloride
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
Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
Active Ingredient(s)
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
This combination medication is used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Pioglitazone belongs to a class of drugs known as thiazolidinediones or "glitazones". Metformin and pioglitazone work by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. Metformin also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of using pioglitazone-containing products.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
NDA021842
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
08-29-2005
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (64764-158). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

64764-158-18
180 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
64764-158-60
60 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 64764-158-41 identifies a specific commercial package of 4 carton in 1 tray / 1 blister pack in 1 carton / 7 tablet, film coated in 1 blister pack of Actoplus Met, a human prescription drug labeled by Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.. This tablet, film coated is formulated for oral use and contains metformin hydrochloride; pioglitazone hydrochloride 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 Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. on August 29, 2005. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This combination medication is used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Pioglitazone belongs to a class of drugs known as thiazolidinediones or "glitazones". Metformin and pioglitazone work by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. Metformin also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of using pioglitazone-containing products.

How is this Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 64764015841. 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 (5-3-2)
64764-158-41
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
64764-0158-41

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