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NDC Package 68258-6037-6 Niaspan

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Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was inactivated by the FDA.

Find all the important details about this NDC Package code, including the 11-Digit NDC Billing number, billing units, wholesale price, RxNorm crosswalk, active ingredients, pharmacologic clasess, etc.

NDC Package Code:
68258-6037-6
Package Description:
60 TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
68258-6037
Proprietary Name:
Niaspan
Usage Information:
Niacin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It is generally used after non-drug treatments have not been fully successful at lowering cholesterol. Niacin is also known as vitamin B-3 (nicotinic acid), one of the B-complex vitamins. It may be used with or without other medications. Lowering "bad" cholesterol/triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. Lowering fats may also help reduce the risk of pancreas problems (pancreatitis) in people at risk. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
68258603706
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 1098134 - niacin 1000 MG 24HR Extended Release Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 1098134 - 24 HR niacin 1000 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 1098134 - 24 HR nicotinic acid 1000 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 1098134 - 24 HR vitamin B3 1000 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 1098134 - 24 HR vit-B3 1000 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet
    • Labeler Name:
    Dispensing Solutions, Inc.
    Sample Package:
    No
    Start Marketing Date:
    07-28-1997
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2017
    Exclude Flag:
    I
    Code Structure:

    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 Product Packages

    The following packages are also available for this product:

    NDC Package CodePackage Description
    68258-6037-330 TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 68258-6037-6?

    The NDC Packaged Code 68258-6037-6 is assigned to a package of 60 tablet, film coated, extended release in 1 bottle of Niaspan, labeled by Dispensing Solutions, Inc.. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.

    Is NDC 68258-6037 included in the NDC Directory?

    No, Niaspan with product code 68258-6037 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it's listing has been INACTIVATED by FDA. The product was first marketed by Dispensing Solutions, Inc. on July 28, 1997 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2017 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 68258-6037-6?

    The 11-digit format is 68258603706. 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
    5-4-168258-6037-65-4-268258-6037-06