NDC Package 68788-7897-3 Duloxetine Delayed-release

Duloxetine Hydrochloride Capsule, Delayed Release Pellets Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
68788-7897-3
Package Description:
30 CAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE PELLETS in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Duloxetine Delayed-release
Non-Proprietary Name:
Duloxetine Hydrochloride
Substance Name:
Duloxetine Hydrochloride
Usage Information:
Duloxetine delayed-release capsules are indicated for the treatment of:•Major depressive disorder in adults•Generalized anxiety disorder in adults and pediatric patients 7 years of age and older•Diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain in adults•Fibromyalgia in adults•Chronic musculoskeletal pain in adultsAdditional pediatric use information is approved for Eli Lilly and Company, Inc.'s CYMBALTA (duloxetine) delayed-release capsules. However, due to Eli Lilly and Company Inc.'s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that pediatric information.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
68788789703
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
30 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 596926 - DULoxetine 20 MG Delayed Release Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 596926 - duloxetine 20 MG Delayed Release Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 596926 - duloxetine 20 MG (as duloxetine HCl 22.4 MG) Delayed Release Oral Capsule
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Capsule, Delayed Release Pellets - A solid dosage form in which the drug is enclosed within either a hard or soft soluble container or "shell" made from a suitable form of gelatin; the drug itself is in the form of granules to which enteric coating has been applied, thus delaying release of the drug until its passage into the intestines.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
  • Active Ingredient(s):
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA203088
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    05-14-2021
    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
    68788-7897-660 CAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE PELLETS in 1 BOTTLE
    68788-7897-990 CAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE PELLETS in 1 BOTTLE

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 68788-7897-3?

    The NDC Packaged Code 68788-7897-3 is assigned to a package of 30 capsule, delayed release pellets in 1 bottle of Duloxetine Delayed-release, a human prescription drug labeled by Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.. The product's dosage form is capsule, delayed release pellets and is administered via oral form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 30 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 68788-7897 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Duloxetine Delayed-release with product code 68788-7897 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. on May 14, 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 68788-7897-3?

    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 30.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 68788-7897-3?

    The 11-digit format is 68788789703. 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
    5-4-168788-7897-35-4-268788-7897-03