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NDC Package 68788-9219-1 Betamethasone Dipropionate

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

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    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Find all the important details about this NDC Package code, including the 11-Digit NDC Billing number, billing units, wholesale price, RxNorm crosswalk, active ingredients, pharmacologic clasess, etc.

NDC Package Code:
68788-9219-1
Package Description:
1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 15 g in 1 TUBE
Product Code:
68788-9219
Proprietary Name:
Betamethasone Dipropionate
Non-Proprietary Name:
Betamethasone Dipropionate
Substance Name:
Betamethasone Dipropionate
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 strong corticosteroid.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
68788921901
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 848176 - betamethasone 0.05 % (betamethasone dipropionate 0.064 % ) Augmented Topical Cream
  • RxCUI: 848176 - Augmented betamethasone 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream
  • RxCUI: 848176 - augmented betamethasone 0.05 % Topical Cream
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Cream - An emulsion, semisolid3 dosage form, usually containing > 20% water and volatiles5 and/or < 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 DIPROPIONATE .5 mg/g
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
  • Corticosteroid - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA076592
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    09-19-2014
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2025
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 68788-9219-1?

    The NDC Packaged Code 68788-9219-1 is assigned to a package of 1 tube in 1 carton / 15 g in 1 tube of Betamethasone Dipropionate, a human prescription drug labeled by Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. The product's dosage form is cream and is administered via topical form.

    Is NDC 68788-9219 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Betamethasone Dipropionate with product code 68788-9219 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on September 19, 2014 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 11-digit format for NDC 68788-9219-1?

    The 11-digit format is 68788921901. 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
    5-4-168788-9219-15-4-268788-9219-01