Omega 3 Triglycerides Oil
NDC Package 68197-0007-0

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

This product is an UNFINISHED DRUG part of the official NDC directory. Unfinished drugs include products like active ingredients some of which are used in bulk for further processing or compounding. The FDA requires a list of these drugs manufactured in a U.S. commercial distribution facility.

Omega 3 Triglycerides oils is omega-3 fatty acids are thought to help reduce the risk of heart disease and also to promote healthy skin. This formulation utilizes a oil delivery system. Marketed by Basf As Avd Sandefjord, this product is identified by NDC 68197-0007.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
68197-0007-0
Package Description
190 kg in 1 DRUM
Product Code
68197-0007
11-Digit Billing Format
68197000700

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Omega 3 Triglycerides
Non-Proprietary Name
Omega 3 Triglycerides
Substance Name
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Dosage Form
Oil - An unctuous, combustible substance which is liquid, or easily liquefiable, on warming, and is soluble in ether but insoluble in water. Such substances, depending on their origin, are classified as animal, mineral, or vegetable oils.
Active Ingredient(s)
OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS 1 kg/kg
Usage Information
Omega-3 fatty acids are thought to help reduce the risk of heart disease and also to promote healthy skin. They have been used along with diet and exercise to help lower levels of a certain blood fat (triglyceride) and to raise levels of "good" cholesterol (HDL). This product has also been used for high blood pressure or rheumatoid arthritis. Some supplement products have been found to contain possibly harmful impurities/additives. Check with your pharmacist for more details about the brand you use. The US Food and Drug Administration has not reviewed this product for safety or effectiveness. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Basf As Avd Sandefjord
Product Type
Bulk Ingredient
Marketing Category
BULK INGREDIENT - A category specifying that a product is marketed as a bulk ingredient.
Start Marketing Date
09-10-2024
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Unfinished Product
Yes
Sample Package
N/A

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 68197-0007-0 identifies a specific commercial package of 190 kg in 1 drum of Omega 3 Triglycerides (UNFINISHED drug), a bulk ingredient labeled by Basf As Avd Sandefjord. This oil is formulated for use and contains omega-3 fatty acids as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

Yes, this product is active and verified within the NDC Directory. It was introduced to the market by Basf As Avd Sandefjord on September 10, 2024. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Omega-3 fatty acids are thought to help reduce the risk of heart disease and also to promote healthy skin. They have been used along with diet and exercise to help lower levels of a certain blood fat (triglyceride) and to raise levels of "good" cholesterol (HDL). This product has also been used for high blood pressure or rheumatoid arthritis. Some supplement products have been found to contain possibly harmful impurities/additives. Check with your pharmacist for more details about the brand you use. The US Food and Drug Administration has not reviewed this product for safety or effectiveness. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

How is this Basf As Avd Sandefjord product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 68197000700. 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 (5-4-1)
68197-0007-0
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
68197-0007-00

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