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NDC Package 68788-7827-4 Betamethasone Valerate

Ointment Topical - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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    2. Other Packages
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
68788-7827-4
Package Description:
1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 45 g in 1 TUBE
Product Code:
68788-7827
Proprietary Name:
Betamethasone Valerate
Non-Proprietary Name:
Betamethasone Valerate
Substance Name:
Betamethasone Valerate
Usage Information:
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (e.g., eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Betamethasone reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a medium-strength corticosteroid.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
68788782704
Billing Unit:
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
45 GM
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 197409 - betamethasone valerate 0.1 % Topical Ointment
  • RxCUI: 197409 - betamethasone 0.001 MG/MG Topical Ointment
  • RxCUI: 197409 - betamethasone 0.1 % Topical Ointment
  • RxCUI: 197409 - betamethasone 1 MG/GM (as betamethasone valerate 1.2 MG/GM) Topical Ointment
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Ointment - A semisolid3 dosage form, usually containing <20% water and volatiles5 and >50% hydrocarbons, waxes, or polyols as the vehicle. This dosage form is generally for external application to the skin or mucous membranes.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Topical - Administration to a particular spot on the outer surface of the body. The E2B term TRANSMAMMARY is a subset of the term TOPICAL.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • BETAMETHASONE VALERATE 1.2 mg/g
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
  • Corticosteroid - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA070069
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    01-07-2021
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2025
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Other Product Packages

    The following packages are also available for this product:

    NDC Package CodePackage Description
    68788-7827-11 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 15 g in 1 TUBE

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 68788-7827-4?

    The NDC Packaged Code 68788-7827-4 is assigned to a package of 1 tube in 1 carton / 45 g in 1 tube of Betamethasone Valerate, a human prescription drug labeled by Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. The product's dosage form is ointment and is administered via topical form.This product is billed per "GM" gram and contains an estimated amount of 45 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 68788-7827 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Betamethasone Valerate with product code 68788-7827 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on January 07, 2021 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 68788-7827-4?

    The contents of this package are billed per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight. The calculated billable units for this package is 45.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 68788-7827-4?

    The 11-digit format is 68788782704. 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
    5-4-168788-7827-45-4-268788-7827-04