Loperamide Hydrochloride
NDC Package 68071-4075-6

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

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

Loperamide Hydrochloride is a . Marketed by Nucare Pharmceuticals,inc., this product is identified by NDC 68071-4075 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA073192.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
68071-4075-6
Package Description
6 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
68071-4075
11-Digit Billing Format
68071407506

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Loperamide Hydrochloride
Dosage Form
-

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Nucare Pharmceuticals,inc.
FDA Application #
ANDA073192
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
05-01-1993
End Marketing Date
12-31-2019
Listing Expiration
12-31-2019
Exclude Flag
D
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 68071-4075-6 identifies a specific commercial package of 6 capsule in 1 bottle of Loperamide Hydrochloride, labeled by Nucare Pharmceuticals,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 Pharmceuticals,inc. on May 01, 1993. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2019.

How is this Nucare Pharmceuticals,inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 68071407506. 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 (5-4-1)
68071-4075-6
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
68071-4075-06

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