NDC Package 68788-7906-3 Phentermine Hydrochloride

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

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
68788-7906-3
Package Description:
30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Phentermine Hydrochloride
Non-Proprietary Name:
Phentermine Hydrochloride
Substance Name:
Phentermine Hydrochloride
Usage Information:
Phentermine hydrochloride is indicated as a short-term (a few weeks) adjunct in a regimen of weight reduction based on exercise, behavioral modification and caloric restriction in the management of exogenous obesity for patients with an initial body mass index ≥ 30 kg/m2, or ≥ 27 kg/m2 in the presence of other risk factors (e.g., controlled hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia).Below is a chart of body mass index (BMI) based on various heights and weights.BMI is calculated by taking the patient’s weight, in kilograms (kg), divided by the patient’s height, in meters (m), squared. Metric conversions are as follows: pounds ÷ 2.2 = kg; inches x 0.0254 = meters.The limited usefulness of agents of this class, including phentermine, [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1, 12.2)] should be measured against possible risk factors inherent in their use such as those described below.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
68788790603
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: 803353 - phentermine HCl 37.5 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 803353 - phentermine hydrochloride 37.5 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 803353 - phentermine hydrochloride 37.5 MG (equivalent to phentermine 30 MG) Oral Tablet
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Tablet - A solid dosage form containing medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
  • DEA Schedule:
    Schedule IV (CIV) Substances
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA205008
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    05-18-2021
    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
    68788-7906-17 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
    68788-7906-515 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 68788-7906-3?

    The NDC Packaged Code 68788-7906-3 is assigned to a package of 30 tablet in 1 bottle of Phentermine Hydrochloride, a human prescription drug labeled by Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.. The product's dosage form is tablet 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 68788-7906 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Phentermine Hydrochloride with product code 68788-7906 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. on May 18, 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 68788-7906-3?

    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 68788-7906-3?

    The 11-digit format is 68788790603. 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
    5-4-168788-7906-35-4-268788-7906-03