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NDC Package 70539-400-04 Binosto

Alendronate Sodium Tablet, Effervescent Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
70539-400-04
Package Description:
4 BLISTER PACK in 1 BOX / 1 TABLET, EFFERVESCENT in 1 BLISTER PACK (70539-400-00)
Product Code:
70539-400
Proprietary Name:
Binosto
Non-Proprietary Name:
Alendronate Sodium
Substance Name:
Alendronate Sodium
Usage Information:
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults. Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases as you age, after menopause, or if you are taking corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for a long time. This medication works by slowing bone loss. This effect helps maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures). Alendronate belongs to a class of drugs called bisphosphonates.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
70539040004
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
4 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 1248077 - alendronate sodium 70 MG Effervescent Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 1248077 - alendronic acid 70 MG Effervescent Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 1248077 - alendronic acid (as alendronate sodium) 70 MG Effervescent Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 1248083 - Binosto 70 MG Effervescent Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 1248083 - alendronic acid 70 MG Effervescent Oral Tablet [Binosto]
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Radius Health, Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Tablet, Effervescent - A solid dosage form containing mixtures of acids (e.g., citric acid, tartaric acid) and sodium bicarbonate, which release carbon dioxide when dissolved in water; it is intended to be dissolved or dispersed in water before administration.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • ALENDRONATE SODIUM 91.37 mg/1
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Bisphosphonate - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Diphosphonates - [CS]
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    NDA202344
    Marketing Category:
    NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    03-12-2012
    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
    70539-400-944 BLISTER PACK in 1 BOX / 1 TABLET, EFFERVESCENT in 1 BLISTER PACK (70539-400-00)

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 70539-400-04?

    The NDC Packaged Code 70539-400-04 is assigned to a package of 4 blister pack in 1 box / 1 tablet, effervescent in 1 blister pack (70539-400-00) of Binosto, a human prescription drug labeled by Radius Health, Inc.. The product's dosage form is tablet, effervescent and is administered via oral form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 4 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 70539-400 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Binosto with product code 70539-400 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Radius Health, Inc. on March 12, 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 70539-400-04?

    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 4.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 70539-400-04?

    The 11-digit format is 70539040004. 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
    5-3-270539-400-045-4-270539-0400-04