Latanoprost Liquid
NDC Package 68245-0002-2

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Other Packages
    3. 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.

Latanoprost liquids is latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (e.g., ocular hypertension). This formulation utilizes a liquid delivery system. Marketed by Chirogate International Inc, this product is identified by NDC 68245-0002.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
68245-0002-2
Package Description
15 g in 1 VIAL, GLASS
Product Code
68245-0002
11-Digit Billing Format
68245000202

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Latanoprost
Non-Proprietary Name
Latanoprost
Substance Name
Latanoprost
Dosage Form
Liquid - A dosage form consisting of a pure chemical in its liquid1 state. This dosage form term should not be applied to solutions.
Active Ingredient(s)
LATANOPROST 1 g/g
Usage Information
Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (e.g., ocular hypertension). It is similar to a natural chemical in the body (prostaglandin) and works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye which results in lower pressure. Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Chirogate International Inc
Product Type
Bulk Ingredient
Marketing Category
BULK INGREDIENT - A category specifying that a product is marketed as a bulk ingredient.
Start Marketing Date
01-01-2003
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Unfinished Product
Yes
Sample Package
N/A

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

The NDC Directory contains ONLY information on final marketed drugs submitted to FDA electronically by labelers. A labeler might be a manufacturer, re-packager or re-labeler. The product information included in the NDC directory does not indicate that FDA has verified the information provided by the product labeler. Assigned NDC numbers are not in any way an indication of FDA approval of the product.

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (68245-0002). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

68245-0002-1
5 g in 1 VIAL, GLASS
68245-0002-3
25 g in 1 VIAL, GLASS
68245-0002-4
50 g in 1 VIAL, GLASS
68245-0002-5
100 g in 1 VIAL, GLASS
68245-0002-6
20 g in 1 VIAL, GLASS

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 68245-0002-2 identifies a specific commercial package of 15 g in 1 vial, glass of Latanoprost (UNFINISHED drug), a bulk ingredient labeled by Chirogate International Inc. This liquid is formulated for use and contains latanoprost 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 Chirogate International Inc on January 01, 2003. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (e.g., ocular hypertension). It is similar to a natural chemical in the body (prostaglandin) and works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye which results in lower pressure. Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness.

How is this Chirogate International Inc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 68245000202. 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)
68245-0002-2
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
68245-0002-02

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