NDC Package 70010-072-44 Potassium Chloride

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This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was inactivated by the FDA.

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NDC Package Code:

70010-072-44

Package Description:

473 mL in 1 BOTTLE

Product Code:

70010-072

Proprietary Name:

Potassium Chloride

Usage Information:

This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with "water pills"/diuretics.

11-Digit NDC Billing Format:

70010007244

Billing Unit:

ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

473 ML

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

RxCUI: 312515 - potassium chloride 20 MEQ in 15 mL Oral Solution

RxCUI: 312515 - potassium chloride 1.33 MEQ/ML Oral Solution

RxCUI: 312515 - K+ Chloride 1.33 MEQ/ML Oral Solution

RxCUI: 312515 - Pot Chloride 1.33 MEQ/ML Oral Solution

RxCUI: 312515 - potassium chloride 1.5 GM per 15 ML Oral Solution

Labeler Name:

Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Sample Package:

Start Marketing Date:

04-25-2021

Listing Expiration Date:

12-31-2022

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

70010 - Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- 70010-072 - Potassium Chloride
  - 70010-072-44 - 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 70010-072-44?

The NDC Packaged Code 70010-072-44 is assigned to a package of 473 ml in 1 bottle of Potassium Chloride, labeled by Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc.. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.

Is NDC 70010-072 included in the NDC Directory?

No, Potassium Chloride with product code 70010-072 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it's listing has been INACTIVATED by FDA. The product was first marketed by Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc. on April 25, 2021 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2022 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 70010-072-44?

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 473.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 70010-072-44?

The 11-digit format is 70010007244. 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 Format	10-Digit Original Code	11-Digit Format	11-Digit Code
5-3-2	70010-072-44	5-4-2	70010-0072-44

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