NDC Package 68001-235-08 Potassium Chloride

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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:
68001-235-08
Package Description:
1000 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Potassium Chloride
Usage Information:
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with "water pills"/diuretics.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
68001023508
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:
No
FDA Application Number:
ANDA076368
Marketing Category:
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date:
02-25-2014
End Marketing Date:
11-30-2022
Listing Expiration Date:
11-30-2022
Exclude Flag:
D
Code Structure:

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Other Product Packages

The following packages are also available for this product:

NDC Package CodePackage Description
68001-235-00100 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
68001-235-03500 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 68001-235-08?

The NDC Packaged Code 68001-235-08 is assigned to a package of 1000 tablet, extended release in 1 bottle, plastic of Potassium Chloride, labeled by Bluepoint Laboratories. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.

Is NDC 68001-235 included in the NDC Directory?

No, Potassium Chloride with product code 68001-235 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it was discontinued by the manufacturer. The product was first marketed by Bluepoint Laboratories on February 25, 2014 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on November 30, 2022 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 68001-235-08?

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 68001-235-08?

The 11-digit format is 68001023508. 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 Format10-Digit Original Code11-Digit Format11-Digit Code
5-3-268001-235-085-4-268001-0235-08