Zolpidem Tartrate
NDC Package 68071-1997-2
Package Information
Zolpidem Tartrate is zolpidem is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. Marketed by Nucare Pharmaceuticals, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 68071-1997 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA076410.
Identification & Billing
Clinical Specifications
Regulatory & Marketing
Hierarchy Structure
- 68071 - Nucare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- 68071-1997 - Zolpidem Tartrate
- 68071-1997-2 - 20 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
- 68071-1997 - Zolpidem Tartrate
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Other Available Packages
The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (68071-1997). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the distribution configuration for this product package?
The code 68071-1997-2 identifies a specific commercial package of 20 tablet, film coated in 1 bottle of Zolpidem Tartrate, labeled by Nucare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. This is formulated for use and contains as the active substance.
Is this product currently listed with the FDA?
This product code is currently listed as inactive or excluded from the primary directory. It was introduced to the market by Nucare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on April 23, 2007. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2019.
What are the primary indications for this medication?
Zolpidem is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. This medication is usually limited to short treatment periods of 1 to 2 weeks or less.
How is this Nucare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. product billed for insurance claims?
For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 68071199702. 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:
Note: The zero is added to the Package segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.
