NDC Package 68151-1738-6 Nitroglycerin

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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:
68151-1738-6
Package Description:
1 CAPSULE in 1 PACKAGE
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Nitroglycerin
Usage Information:
This medication is used to relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease). It may also be used before physical activities (such as exercise, sexual activity) to help prevent chest pain. Nitroglycerin belongs to a class of drugs known as nitrates. Angina occurs when the heart muscle is not getting enough blood. This drug works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
68151173806
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 312020 - nitroglycerin 9 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 312020 - NTG 9 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 312020 - TNG 9 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule
  • Labeler Name:
    Carilion Materials Management
    Sample Package:
    No
    Start Marketing Date:
    01-29-2004
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2019
    Exclude Flag:
    I
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 68151-1738-6?

    The NDC Packaged Code 68151-1738-6 is assigned to a package of 1 capsule in 1 package of Nitroglycerin, labeled by Carilion Materials Management. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.

    Is NDC 68151-1738 included in the NDC Directory?

    No, Nitroglycerin with product code 68151-1738 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 January 29, 2004 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2019 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 68151-1738-6?

    The 11-digit format is 68151173806. 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
    5-4-168151-1738-65-4-268151-1738-06