Rosuvastatin Calcium Powder
NDC Package 70232-0004-2

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Other Packages
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

This product is an UNFINISHED DRUG part of the official NDC directory. Unfinished drugs include products like active ingredients some of which are used in bulk for further processing or compounding. The FDA requires a list of these drugs manufactured in a U.S. commercial distribution facility.

Rosuvastatin Calcium powders is rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. This formulation utilizes a powder delivery system. Marketed by Ruyuan Hec Pharm Co., Ltd., this product is identified by NDC 70232-0004.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
70232-0004-2
Package Description
15 kg in 1 DRUM
Product Code
70232-0004
11-Digit Billing Format
70232000402

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Rosuvastatin Calcium
Non-Proprietary Name
Rosuvastatin Calcium
Substance Name
Rosuvastatin Calcium
Dosage Form
Powder - An intimate mixture of dry, finely divided drugs and/or chemicals that may be intended for internal or external use.
Active Ingredient(s)
ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM 1 kg/kg
Usage Information
Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps to prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Talk with your doctor for more details.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Ruyuan Hec Pharm Co., Ltd.
Product Type
Bulk Ingredient
Marketing Category
BULK INGREDIENT - A category specifying that a product is marketed as a bulk ingredient.
Start Marketing Date
11-17-2015
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Unfinished Product
Yes
Sample Package
N/A

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (70232-0004). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

70232-0004-1
3 kg in 1 CARTON
70232-0004-3
20 kg in 1 DRUM

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 70232-0004-2 identifies a specific commercial package of 15 kg in 1 drum of Rosuvastatin Calcium (UNFINISHED drug), a bulk ingredient labeled by Ruyuan Hec Pharm Co., Ltd.. This powder is formulated for use and contains rosuvastatin calcium as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

Yes, this product is active and verified within the NDC Directory. It was introduced to the market by Ruyuan Hec Pharm Co., Ltd. on November 17, 2015. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps to prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Talk with your doctor for more details.

How is this Ruyuan Hec Pharm Co., Ltd. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 70232000402. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.

11-Digit Code Conversion

Billing payers usually require a 5-4-2 segment configuration. Below is the conversion from the 10-digit package format to the 11-digit billing format:

10-Digit Format (5-4-1)
70232-0004-2
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
70232-0004-02

Note: The zero is added to the Package segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.