Iron Chews
NDC Package 68308-910-60

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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.

Iron Chews is a medication an iron supplement used to treat or prevent low blood levels of iron (such as those caused by anemia or pregnancy). Marketed by Mayne Pharma Inc., this product is identified by NDC 68308-910.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
68308-910-60
Package Description
60 TABLET, CHEWABLE in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
68308-910
11-Digit Billing Format
68308091060
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
60 EA

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Iron Chews
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
This medication is an iron supplement used to treat or prevent low blood levels of iron (such as those caused by anemia or pregnancy). Iron is an important mineral that the body needs to produce red blood cells and keep you in good health.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Mayne Pharma Inc.
Marketing Category
UNAPPROVED DRUG OTHER - An unapproved drug product in a marketing category that is not reflected on a particular list.
Start Marketing Date
01-01-2009
End Marketing Date
12-31-2016
Listing Expiration
12-31-2016
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 68308-910-60 identifies a specific commercial package of 60 tablet, chewable in 1 bottle of Iron Chews, labeled by Mayne Pharma Inc.. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 60 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 Mayne Pharma Inc. on January 01, 2009. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2016.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is an iron supplement used to treat or prevent low blood levels of iron (such as those caused by anemia or pregnancy). Iron is an important mineral that the body needs to produce red blood cells and keep you in good health.

How is this Mayne Pharma Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 68308091060. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 60 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)
68308-910-60
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
68308-0910-60

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