Primidone
NDC Package 68682-690-10

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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.

Primidone is a medication used alone or with other medications to control seizures. Marketed by Oceanside Pharmaceuticals, this product is identified by NDC 68682-690 and is authorized under FDA application NDA009170.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
68682-690-10
Package Description
100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
68682-690
11-Digit Billing Format
68682069010
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
100 EA

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Primidone
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
This medication is used alone or with other medications to control seizures. Controlling and reducing seizures lets you do more of your normal daily activities, reduces your risk of harm when you lose consciousness, and lessens your risk for a possibly life-threatening condition of frequent, repeated seizures. Primidone belongs to a class of drugs known as barbiturate anticonvulsants. It works by controlling the abnormal electrical activity in the brain that occurs during a seizure.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Oceanside Pharmaceuticals
FDA Application #
NDA009170
Marketing Category
NDA AUTHORIZED GENERIC - A product marketed as a "generic" drug under an approved New Drug Application (NDA), rather than an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA),.
Start Marketing Date
05-21-2018
End Marketing Date
12-31-2020
Listing Expiration
12-31-2020
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 68682-690-10 identifies a specific commercial package of 100 tablet in 1 bottle of Primidone, labeled by Oceanside Pharmaceuticals. 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 Oceanside Pharmaceuticals on May 21, 2018. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2020.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used alone or with other medications to control seizures. Controlling and reducing seizures lets you do more of your normal daily activities, reduces your risk of harm when you lose consciousness, and lessens your risk for a possibly life-threatening condition of frequent, repeated seizures. Primidone belongs to a class of drugs known as barbiturate anticonvulsants. It works by controlling the abnormal electrical activity in the brain that occurs during a seizure.

How is this Oceanside Pharmaceuticals product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 68682069010. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 100 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)
68682-690-10
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
68682-0690-10

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