Lidopro Ointment
NDC Package 68788-8314-1

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Lidopro (capsaicin, lidocaine, menthol, and methyl salicylate) ointment is adults and Children 12 Years of Age and Older:•Clean and dry the affected area•Apply product directly to your skin, up to 4 times daily affected area•Wash hands immediately after useChildren Under 12 Years of Age: Consult physician. This formulation utilizes a ointment delivery system. Marketed by Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc., this product is identified by NDC 68788-8314.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
68788-8314-1
Package Description
92 g in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
68788-8314
11-Digit Billing Format
68788831401
Billing Unit
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
Units Per Package
92 GM
RxNorm Crosswalk
  • RxCUI: 1601095 - capsaicin 0.0325 % / lidocaine HCl 4 % / menthol 10 % / methyl salicylate 27.5 % Topical Ointment
  • RxCUI: 1601095 - capsaicin 0.000325 MG/MG / lidocaine hydrochloride 0.04 MG/MG / menthol 0.1 MG/MG / methyl salicylate 0.275 MG/MG Topical Ointment
  • RxCUI: 1601097 - LidoPro 0.0325 % / 4 % / 10 % / 27.5 % Topical Ointment
  • RxCUI: 1601097 - capsaicin 0.000325 MG/MG / lidocaine hydrochloride 0.04 MG/MG / menthol 0.1 MG/MG / methyl salicylate 0.275 MG/MG Topical Ointment [LidoPro]
  • RxCUI: 1601097 - LidoPro (capsaicin 0.0325 % / lidocaine HCl 4 % / menthol 10 % / methyl salicylate 27.5 % ) Topical Ointment

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Lidopro
Non-Proprietary Name
Capsaicin, Lidocaine, Menthol, And Methyl Salicylate
Substance Name
Capsaicin; Lidocaine Hydrochloride; Menthol, Unspecified Form; Methyl Salicylate
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
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)
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
Adults and Children 12 Years of Age and Older:•Clean and dry the affected area•Apply product directly to your skin, up to 4 times daily affected area•Wash hands immediately after useChildren Under 12 Years of Age: Consult physician

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Product Type
Human Otc Drug
Marketing Category
UNAPPROVED DRUG OTHER - An unapproved drug product in a marketing category that is not reflected on a particular list.
Start Marketing Date
07-08-2022
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 68788-8314-1 identifies a specific commercial package of 92 g in 1 bottle of Lidopro, a human over the counter drug labeled by Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.. This product is billed per "GM" gram and contains an estimated amount of 92 billable units per package. This ointment is formulated for topical use and contains capsaicin; lidocaine hydrochloride; menthol, unspecified form; methyl salicylate as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

Yes, this product is active and verified within the NDC Directory. It was introduced to the market by Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. on July 08, 2022. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

How is this Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 68788831401. Quantities are measured in per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight.. There are 92 total billable units per package. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.

11-Digit Code Conversion

Billing payers usually require a 5-4-2 segment configuration. Below is the conversion from the 10-digit package format to the 11-digit billing format:

10-Digit Format (5-4-1)
68788-8314-1
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
68788-8314-01

Note: The zero is added to the Package segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.