NDC Package 68999-309-20 Ciprofloxacin

Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Tablet, Film Coated Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
68999-309-20
Package Description:
20 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Ciprofloxacin
Non-Proprietary Name:
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride
Substance Name:
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride
Usage Information:
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
68999030920
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 309309 - ciprofloxacin 500 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 309309 - ciprofloxacin (as ciprofloxacin HCl) 500 MG Oral Tablet
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Chartwell Governmental & Specialty Rx Llc
    Dosage Form:
    Tablet, Film Coated - A solid dosage form that contains medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents and is coated with a thin layer of a water-insoluble or water-soluble polymer.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
  • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA077859
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    04-26-2007
    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
    68999-309-2828 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 68999-309-20?

    The NDC Packaged Code 68999-309-20 is assigned to a package of 20 tablet, film coated in 1 bottle of Ciprofloxacin, a human prescription drug labeled by Chartwell Governmental & Specialty Rx Llc. The product's dosage form is tablet, film coated and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 68999-309 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Ciprofloxacin with product code 68999-309 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Chartwell Governmental & Specialty Rx Llc on April 26, 2007 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 11-digit format for NDC 68999-309-20?

    The 11-digit format is 68999030920. 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 5-3-2 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
    5-3-268999-309-205-4-268999-0309-20