Gabapentin Capsule
NDC Package 71610-059-60

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Gabapentin capsules is gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. This formulation utilizes a capsule delivery system. Marketed by Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, Llc, this product is identified by NDC 71610-059 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA090858.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
71610-059-60
Package Description
90 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
71610-059
11-Digit Billing Format
71610005960
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
90 EA
RxNorm Crosswalk
RxCUI: 310432 - gabapentin 400 MG Oral Capsule

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Gabapentin
Non-Proprietary Name
Gabapentin
Substance Name
Gabapentin
Dosage Form
Capsule - A solid oral dosage form consisting of a shell and a filling. The shell is composed of a single sealed enclosure, or two halves that fit together and which are sometimes sealed with a band. Capsule shells may be made from gelatin, starch, or cellulose, or other suitable materials, may be soft or hard, and are filled with solid or liquid ingredients that can be poured or squeezed.
Administration Route
Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
Active Ingredient(s)
GABAPENTIN 400 mg/1
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, Llc
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
ANDA090858
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
01-29-2011
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 71610-059-60 identifies a specific commercial package of 90 capsule in 1 bottle of Gabapentin, a human prescription drug labeled by Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, Llc. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 90 billable units per package. This capsule is formulated for oral use and contains gabapentin 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 Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, Llc on January 29, 2011. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug.

How is this Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, Llc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 71610005960. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 90 total billable units per package. 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 (5-3-2)
71610-059-60
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
71610-0059-60

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