NDC Package 68001-214-08 Lovastatin

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Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was discontinued by the firm.

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NDC Package Code:

68001-214-08

Package Description:

1000 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE

Product Code:

68001-214

Proprietary Name:

Lovastatin

Usage Information:

Lovastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

11-Digit NDC Billing Format:

68001021408

Billing Unit:

EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

1000 EA

Labeler Name:

Bluepoint Laboratories

Sample Package:

FDA Application Number:

ANDA075636

Marketing Category:

ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.

Start Marketing Date:

02-10-2014

End Marketing Date:

06-30-2019

Listing Expiration Date:

06-30-2019

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

68001 - Bluepoint Laboratories
- 68001-214 - Lovastatin
  - 68001-214-08 - 1000 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE

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Other Product Packages

The following packages are also available for this product:

NDC Package Code	Package Description
68001-214-00	100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
68001-214-06	60 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 68001-214-08?

The NDC Packaged Code 68001-214-08 is assigned to a package of 1000 tablet in 1 bottle of Lovastatin, labeled by Bluepoint Laboratories. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.

Is NDC 68001-214 included in the NDC Directory?

No, Lovastatin with product code 68001-214 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it was discontinued by the manufacturer. The product was first marketed by Bluepoint Laboratories on February 10, 2014 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on June 30, 2019 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 68001-214-08?

The contents of this package are billed per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units. The calculated billable units for this package is 1000.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 68001-214-08?

The 11-digit format is 68001021408. 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 5-3-2 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
5-3-2	68001-214-08	5-4-2	68001-0214-08

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