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NDC Package 71610-161-45 Metoprolol Succinate

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

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Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
71610-161-45
Package Description:
45 TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code:
71610-161
Proprietary Name:
Metoprolol Succinate
Non-Proprietary Name:
Metoprolol Succinate
Substance Name:
Metoprolol Succinate
Usage Information:
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
71610016145
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
45 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 866427 - metoprolol succinate 25 MG 24HR Extended Release Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 866427 - 24 HR metoprolol succinate 25 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 866427 - 24 HR metoprolol succinate 25 MG (as metoprolol succinate 23.75 MG equivalent to 25 MG metoprolol tartrate) Extended Release Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 866427 - metoprolol succinate 25 MG 24 HR Extended Release Oral Tablet
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, Llc
    Dosage Form:
    Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release - A solid dosage form that contains medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents and is coated with a thin layer of a water-insoluble or water-soluble polymer; the tablet is formulated in such manner as to make the contained medicament available over an extended period of time following ingestion.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • METOPROLOL SUCCINATE 25 mg/1
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Adrenergic beta-Antagonists - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
  • beta-Adrenergic Blocker - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA077118
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    08-04-2009
    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
    71610-161-6090 TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 71610-161-45?

    The NDC Packaged Code 71610-161-45 is assigned to a package of 45 tablet, film coated, extended release in 1 bottle, plastic of Metoprolol Succinate, a human prescription drug labeled by Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, Llc. The product's dosage form is tablet, film coated, extended release and is administered via oral form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 45 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 71610-161 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Metoprolol Succinate with product code 71610-161 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, Llc on August 04, 2009 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 71610-161-45?

    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 45.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 71610-161-45?

    The 11-digit format is 71610016145. 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
    5-3-271610-161-455-4-271610-0161-45