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NDC Package 68071-4648-1 Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate

Tablet, Film Coated Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Find all the important details about this NDC Package code, including the 11-Digit NDC Billing number, billing units, wholesale price, RxNorm crosswalk, active ingredients, pharmacologic clasess, etc.

NDC Package Code:
68071-4648-1
Package Description:
100 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
68071-4648
Proprietary Name:
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
Non-Proprietary Name:
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
Substance Name:
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
Usage Information:
Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria caused by mosquito bites. The United States Center for Disease Control provides updated guidelines and travel recommendations for the prevention and treatment of malaria in different parts of the world. Discuss the most recent information with your doctor before traveling to areas where malaria occurs. This medication is also used to treat certain auto-immune diseases (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis). It belongs to a class of medications known as disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). It can reduce skin problems in lupus and prevent swelling/pain in arthritis. Hydroxychloroquine is not recommended for coronavirus infection, also known as COVID-19, unless you are enrolled in a study. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
68071464801
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 979092 - hydroxychloroquine sulfate 200 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 979092 - hydroxychloroquine sulfate 200 MG (as hydroxychloroquine 155 MG) Oral Tablet
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Nucare Pharmaceuticals,inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Tablet, Film Coated - A solid dosage form that contains medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents and is coated with a thin layer of a water-insoluble or water-soluble polymer.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE 200 mg/1
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Antimalarial - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Antirheumatic Agent - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA040657
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    01-03-2008
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 68071-4648-1?

    The NDC Packaged Code 68071-4648-1 is assigned to a package of 100 tablet, film coated in 1 bottle of Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, a human prescription drug labeled by Nucare Pharmaceuticals,inc.. The product's dosage form is tablet, film coated and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 68071-4648 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate with product code 68071-4648 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Nucare Pharmaceuticals,inc. on January 03, 2008 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2024 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 68071-4648-1?

    The 11-digit format is 68071464801. 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
    5-4-168071-4648-15-4-268071-4648-01