NDC Package 68788-7870-8 Diltiazem Hydrochloride

Capsule, Extended Release Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
68788-7870-8
Package Description:
120 CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Diltiazem Hydrochloride
Non-Proprietary Name:
Diltiazem Hydrochloride
Substance Name:
Diltiazem Hydrochloride
Usage Information:
Diltiazem hydrochloride extended-release capsules are indicated for the treatment of hypertension. It may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive medications.Diltiazem hydrochloride extended-release capsules are indicated for the management of chronic stable angina and angina due to coronary artery spasm.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
68788787008
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
120 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 830861 - dilTIAZem HCl 120 MG 24HR Extended Release Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 830861 - 24 HR diltiazem hydrochloride 120 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 830861 - diltiazem HCl 120 MG 24 HR Extended Release Oral Capsule
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Capsule, Extended Release - A solid dosage form in which the drug is enclosed within either a hard or soft soluble container made from a suitable form of gelatin, and which releases a drug (or drugs) in such a manner to allow a reduction in dosing frequency as compared to that drug (or drugs) presented as a conventional dosage form.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
  • Active Ingredient(s):
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA208783
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    02-15-2021
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    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
    68788-7870-1100 CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE
    68788-7870-330 CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE
    68788-7870-660 CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE
    68788-7870-990 CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 68788-7870-8?

    The NDC Packaged Code 68788-7870-8 is assigned to a package of 120 capsule, extended release in 1 bottle of Diltiazem Hydrochloride, a human prescription drug labeled by Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.. The product's dosage form is capsule, extended release and is administered via oral form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 120 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 68788-7870 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Diltiazem Hydrochloride with product code 68788-7870 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. on February 15, 2021 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2024 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 68788-7870-8?

    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 120.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 68788-7870-8?

    The 11-digit format is 68788787008. 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
    5-4-168788-7870-85-4-268788-7870-08