Clindamycin Phosphate
NDC Package 70710-1231-3

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

Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was discontinued by the firm.

Clindamycin Phosphate is a medication used to treat acne. Marketed by Zydus Pharmaceuticals (usa) Inc., this product is identified by NDC 70710-1231 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA208767.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
70710-1231-3
Package Description
1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 60 mL in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
70710-1231
11-Digit Billing Format
70710123103
Billing Unit
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Clindamycin Phosphate
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
This medication is used to treat acne. It helps to decrease the number of acne lesions. Clindamycin is an antibiotic which works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (usa) Inc.
FDA Application #
ANDA208767
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
01-03-2019
End Marketing Date
08-31-2021
Listing Expiration
08-31-2021
Exclude Flag
D
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (70710-1231). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

70710-1231-2
1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 30 mL in 1 BOTTLE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 70710-1231-3 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 bottle in 1 carton / 60 ml in 1 bottle of Clindamycin Phosphate, labeled by Zydus Pharmaceuticals (usa) Inc.. This is formulated for use and contains as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

This product code is currently listed as inactive or excluded from the primary directory. It was introduced to the market by Zydus Pharmaceuticals (usa) Inc. on January 03, 2019. The current certification is valid through August 31, 2021.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used to treat acne. It helps to decrease the number of acne lesions. Clindamycin is an antibiotic which works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

How is this Zydus Pharmaceuticals (usa) Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 70710123103. Quantities are measured in per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.. 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)
70710-1231-3
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
70710-1231-03

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