NDC Package 68071-1771-1 Atenolol

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Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was inactivated by the FDA.

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NDC Package Code:
68071-1771-1
Package Description:
100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Atenolol
Usage Information:
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Atenolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
68071177101
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 197379 - atenolol 100 MG Oral Tablet
  • Labeler Name:
    Nucare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Sample Package:
    No
    Start Marketing Date:
    02-17-1995
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2022
    Exclude Flag:
    I
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 68071-1771-1?

    The NDC Packaged Code 68071-1771-1 is assigned to a package of 100 tablet in 1 bottle of Atenolol, labeled by Nucare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.

    Is NDC 68071-1771 included in the NDC Directory?

    No, Atenolol with product code 68071-1771 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it's listing has been INACTIVATED by FDA. The product was first marketed by Nucare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on February 17, 1995 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2022 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 68071-1771-1?

    The 11-digit format is 68071177101. 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
    5-4-168071-1771-15-4-268071-1771-01