Tetrabenazine
NDC Package 68180-409-58

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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.

Tetrabenazine is used to decrease the uncontrollable movements (chorea) caused by Huntington's disease. Marketed by Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 68180-409 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA210544.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
68180-409-58
Package Description
112 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
68180-409
11-Digit Billing Format
68180040958
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
112 EA

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Tetrabenazine
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Tetrabenazine is used to decrease the uncontrollable movements (chorea) caused by Huntington's disease. However, it is not a cure for the disease. Reducing the chorea will help you take part in more of your normal daily activities. This medication is thought to work by decreasing the amount of certain natural substances in the brain (monoamines such as dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine), which are involved with nerve and muscle function. Tetrabenazine belongs to a class of drugs called monoamine depletors.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
FDA Application #
ANDA210544
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
11-19-2018
End Marketing Date
01-31-2022
Listing Expiration
01-31-2022
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 68180-409-58 identifies a specific commercial package of 112 tablet in 1 bottle of Tetrabenazine, labeled by Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 112 billable units per package. 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 Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on November 19, 2018. The current certification is valid through January 31, 2022.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Tetrabenazine is used to decrease the uncontrollable movements (chorea) caused by Huntington's disease. However, it is not a cure for the disease. Reducing the chorea will help you take part in more of your normal daily activities. This medication is thought to work by decreasing the amount of certain natural substances in the brain (monoamines such as dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine), which are involved with nerve and muscle function. Tetrabenazine belongs to a class of drugs called monoamine depletors.

How is this Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 68180040958. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 112 total billable units per package. 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 (5-3-2)
68180-409-58
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
68180-0409-58

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