NDC Package 70010-136-01 Potassium Chloride Extended-release

Tablet, Extended Release Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
70010-136-01
Package Description:
100 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Potassium Chloride Extended-release
Non-Proprietary Name:
Potassium Chloride Extended-release
Substance 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:
70010013601
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
100 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 1801294 - potassium chloride 20 MEQ Microencapsulated Extended Release Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 1801294 - Microencapsulated potassium chloride 20 MEQ Extended Release Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 1801294 - Microencapsulated K+ Chloride 20 MEQ Extended Release Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 1801294 - Microencapsulated Pot Chloride 20 MEQ Extended Release Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 1801294 - potassium chloride 1500 MG Microencapsulated Extended Release Oral Tablet
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Tablet, Extended Release - A solid dosage form containing a drug which allows at least a reduction in dosing frequency as compared to that drug presented in conventional dosage form.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
  • Active Ingredient(s):
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA214452
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    01-30-2021
    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
    70010-136-05500 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE
    70010-136-101000 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 70010-136-01?

    The NDC Packaged Code 70010-136-01 is assigned to a package of 100 tablet, extended release in 1 bottle of Potassium Chloride Extended-release, a human prescription drug labeled by Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc.. The product's dosage form is tablet, extended release and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 70010-136 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Potassium Chloride Extended-release with product code 70010-136 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc. on January 30, 2021 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 70010-136-01?

    The contents of this package are billed per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units. The calculated billable units for this package is 100.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 70010-136-01?

    The 11-digit format is 70010013601. 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
    5-3-270010-136-015-4-270010-0136-01