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NDC Package 68462-223-01 Lithium Carbonate

Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
68462-223-01
Package Description:
100 TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
68462-223
Proprietary Name:
Lithium Carbonate
Non-Proprietary Name:
Lithium Carbonate
Substance Name:
Lithium Carbonate
Usage Information:
This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). It works to stabilize the mood and reduce extremes in behavior by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Some of the benefits of continued use of this medication include decreasing how often manic episodes occur and decreasing the symptoms of manic episodes, such as exaggerated feelings of well-being, feelings that others wish to harm you, irritability, anxiousness, rapid/loud speech, and aggressive/hostile behaviors.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
68462022301
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
100 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 197891 - lithium carbonate 300 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 197891 - LiCO3 300 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., Usa
    Dosage Form:
    Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release - A solid dosage form that contains medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents and is coated with a thin layer of a water-insoluble or water-soluble polymer; the tablet is formulated in such manner as to make the contained medicament available over an extended period of time following ingestion.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • LITHIUM CARBONATE 300 mg/1
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Mood Stabilizer - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA091544
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    12-27-2010
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2025
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 68462-223-01?

    The NDC Packaged Code 68462-223-01 is assigned to a package of 100 tablet, film coated, extended release in 1 bottle of Lithium Carbonate, a human prescription drug labeled by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., Usa. The product's dosage form is tablet, film coated, extended release and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 68462-223 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Lithium Carbonate with product code 68462-223 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., Usa on December 27, 2010 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2025 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 68462-223-01?

    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 100.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 68462-223-01?

    The 11-digit format is 68462022301. 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
    5-3-268462-223-015-4-268462-0223-01