Drospirenone And Ethinyl Estradiol Kit
NDC Package 68462-720-29

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Drospirenone And Ethinyl Estradiol kits is do not prescribe drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol tablets to women who are known to have the following:•Renal impairment•Adrenal insufficiency•A high risk of arterial or venous thrombotic diseases. This formulation utilizes a kit delivery system. Marketed by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., Usa, this product is identified by NDC 68462-720 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA204296.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
68462-720-29
Package Description
3 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 1 KIT in 1 BLISTER PACK (68462-720-84)
Product Code
68462-720
11-Digit Billing Format
68462072029
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
3 EA
RxNorm Crosswalk
  • RxCUI: 630734 - drospirenone 3 MG / ethinyl estradiol 0.02 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 748797 - inert 1 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 748797 - inert ingredients 1 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 748798 - {24 (drospirenone 3 MG / ethinyl estradiol 0.02 MG Oral Tablet) / 4 (inert ingredients 1 MG Oral Tablet) } Pack
  • RxCUI: 748798 - Drospiren-Eth estra 3-0.02 MG (24) Oral Tablet / Inert 1 MG (4) Oral Tablet 28 Day Pack

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Drospirenone And Ethinyl Estradiol
Non-Proprietary Name
Drospirenone And Ethinyl Estradiol
Dosage Form
Kit - A packaged collection of related material.
Usage Information
Do not prescribe drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol tablets to women who are known to have the following:•Renal impairment•Adrenal insufficiency•A high risk of arterial or venous thrombotic diseases. Examples include women who are known to:oSmoke, if over age 35 [see Boxed Warning and Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] oHave deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, now or in the past [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]oHave cerebrovascular disease [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]oHave coronary artery disease [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]oHave thrombogenic valvular or thrombogenic rhythm diseases of the heart (for example, subacute bacterial endocarditis with valvular disease, or atrial fibrillation) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]oHave inherited or acquired hypercoagulopathies [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]oHave uncontrolled hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)]oHave diabetes mellitus with vascular disease [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)]oHave headaches with focal neurological symptoms or have migraine headaches with or without aura if over age 35 [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9)]•Undiagnosed abnormal uterine bleeding [see Warnings and Precautions (5.10)]•Breast cancer or other estrogen- or progestin-sensitive cancer, now or in the past [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]•Liver tumors, benign or malignant, or liver disease [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) and Use in Specific Populations (8.7)]•Pregnancy, because there is no reason to use COCs during pregnancy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.11) and Use in Specific Populations (8.1)]•Use of Hepatitis C drug combinations containing ombitasvir, paritaprevir/ritonavir, with or without dasabuvir due to the potential for ALT elevations [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) and Drug Interactions (7.3)].

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., Usa
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
ANDA204296
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
08-17-2015
Listing Expiration
12-31-2027
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 68462-720-29 identifies a specific commercial package of 3 blister pack in 1 carton / 1 kit in 1 blister pack (68462-720-84) of Drospirenone And Ethinyl Estradiol, a human prescription drug labeled by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., Usa. This kit is formulated for use and contains 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 Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., Usa on August 17, 2015. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2027.

How is this Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., Usa product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 68462072029. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 3 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)
68462-720-29
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
68462-0720-29

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