NDC Package 68151-0609-0 Potassium Chloride

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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:
68151-0609-0
Package Description:
1 CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 PACKAGE
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:
68151060900
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 315183 - potassium chloride 8 MEQ (600 MG) Extended Release Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 315183 - potassium chloride 8 MEQ Extended Release Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 315183 - K+ Chloride 8 MEQ Extended Release Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 315183 - Pot Chloride 8 MEQ Extended Release Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 315183 - potassium chloride 600 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule
  • Labeler Name:
    Carilion Materials Management
    Sample Package:
    No
    Start Marketing Date:
    08-25-2008
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2018
    Exclude Flag:
    I
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 68151-0609-0?

    The NDC Packaged Code 68151-0609-0 is assigned to a package of 1 capsule, extended release in 1 package of Potassium Chloride, labeled by Carilion Materials Management. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.

    Is NDC 68151-0609 included in the NDC Directory?

    No, Potassium Chloride with product code 68151-0609 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it's listing has been INACTIVATED by FDA. The product was first marketed by Carilion Materials Management on August 25, 2008 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2018 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 68151-0609-0?

    The 11-digit format is 68151060900. 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
    5-4-168151-0609-05-4-268151-0609-00