NDC Package 68180-721-09 Amlodipine Besylate

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

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
68180-721-09
Package Description:
90 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Amlodipine Besylate
Non-Proprietary Name:
Amlodipine Besylate
Substance Name:
Amlodipine Besylate
Usage Information:
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
68180072109
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
90 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 197361 - amLODIPine besylate 5 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 197361 - amlodipine 5 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 197361 - amlodipine (as amlodipine besylate) 5 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 308135 - amLODIPine besylate 10 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 308135 - amlodipine 10 MG Oral Tablet
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Tablet - A solid dosage form containing medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
  • Active Ingredient(s):
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA078043
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    08-15-2018
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2025
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Other Product Packages

    The following packages are also available for this product:

    NDC Package CodePackage Description
    68180-721-031000 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 68180-721-09?

    The NDC Packaged Code 68180-721-09 is assigned to a package of 90 tablet in 1 bottle of Amlodipine Besylate, a human prescription drug labeled by Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. The product's dosage form is tablet and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 68180-721 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Amlodipine Besylate with product code 68180-721 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on August 15, 2018 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2025 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 68180-721-09?

    The contents of this package are billed per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units. The calculated billable units for this package is 90.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 68180-721-09?

    The 11-digit format is 68180072109. 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 5-3-2 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
    5-3-268180-721-095-4-268180-0721-09