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NDC Package 68382-066-05 Simvastatin

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    2. Other Packages
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was discontinued by the firm.

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:
68382-066-05
Package Description:
500 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
68382-066
Proprietary Name:
Simvastatin
Usage Information:
Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. 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:
68382006605
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
500 EA
Labeler Name:
Zydus Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc.
Sample Package:
No
FDA Application Number:
ANDA077837
Marketing Category:
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date:
12-20-2006
End Marketing Date:
05-13-2025
Listing Expiration Date:
05-13-2025
Exclude Flag:
D
Code Structure:

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Other Product Packages

The following packages are also available for this product:

NDC Package CodePackage Description
68382-066-0630 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
68382-066-101000 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
68382-066-1460 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
68382-066-1690 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
68382-066-2410000 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 68382-066-05?

The NDC Packaged Code 68382-066-05 is assigned to a package of 500 tablet, film coated in 1 bottle of Simvastatin, labeled by Zydus Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc.. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.

Is NDC 68382-066 included in the NDC Directory?

No, Simvastatin with product code 68382-066 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it was discontinued by the manufacturer. The product was first marketed by Zydus Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc. on December 20, 2006 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on May 13, 2025 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 68382-066-05?

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 500.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 68382-066-05?

The 11-digit format is 68382006605. 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
5-3-268382-066-055-4-268382-0066-05