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NDC Package 68788-7598-3 Azithromycin

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

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Package Information

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:
68788-7598-3
Package Description:
3 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK
Product Code:
68788-7598
Proprietary Name:
Azithromycin
Non-Proprietary Name:
Azithromycin
Substance Name:
Azithromycin Dihydrate
Usage Information:
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is a macrolide-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
68788759803
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
3 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 248656 - azithromycin 500 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 248656 - azithromycin 500 MG (as azithromycin monohydrate) Oral Tablet
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Tablet, Film Coated - 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.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • AZITHROMYCIN DIHYDRATE 500 mg/1
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Macrolide Antimicrobial - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Macrolides - [CS]
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA207398
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    02-13-2020
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2025
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 68788-7598-3?

    The NDC Packaged Code 68788-7598-3 is assigned to a package of 3 tablet, film coated in 1 blister pack of Azithromycin, a human prescription drug labeled by Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.. The product's dosage form is tablet, film coated and is administered via oral form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 3 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 68788-7598 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Azithromycin with product code 68788-7598 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. on February 13, 2020 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 68788-7598-3?

    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 3.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 68788-7598-3?

    The 11-digit format is 68788759803. 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 5-4-1 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
    5-4-168788-7598-35-4-268788-7598-03