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NDC Package 68788-9871-1 Sulfacetamide Sodium

Solution/ Drops Ophthalmic - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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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:
68788-9871-1
Package Description:
15 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER
Product Code:
68788-9871
Proprietary Name:
Sulfacetamide Sodium
Non-Proprietary Name:
Sulfacetamide Sodium
Substance Name:
Sulfacetamide Sodium
Usage Information:
This medication is used to treat bacterial eye infections (such as conjunctivitis). It belongs to a class of drugs known as sulfa antibiotics. Sulfacetamide works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
68788987101
Billing Unit:
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
15 ML
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 1006120 - sulfacetamide sodium 10 % Ophthalmic Solution
  • RxCUI: 1006120 - sulfacetamide sodium 100 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution
  • RxCUI: 1006120 - sulfacetamide sodium 10 % Eye Drops
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc
    Dosage Form:
    Solution/ Drops - A solution which is usually administered in a drop-wise fashion.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Ophthalmic - Administration to the external eye.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • SULFACETAMIDE SODIUM 100 mg/mL
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Sulfonamide Antibacterial - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Sulfonamides - [CS]
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA040066
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    02-28-2012
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 68788-9871-1?

    The NDC Packaged Code 68788-9871-1 is assigned to a package of 15 ml in 1 bottle, dropper of Sulfacetamide Sodium, a human prescription drug labeled by Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The product's dosage form is solution/ drops and is administered via ophthalmic form.This product is billed per "ML" milliliter and contains an estimated amount of 15 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 68788-9871 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Sulfacetamide Sodium with product code 68788-9871 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc on February 28, 2012 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 68788-9871-1?

    The contents of this package are billed per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume. The calculated billable units for this package is 15.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 68788-9871-1?

    The 11-digit format is 68788987101. 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
    5-4-168788-9871-15-4-268788-9871-01