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NDC Package 71610-473-80 Plaquenil

Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Tablet 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:
71610-473-80
Package Description:
180 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
71610-473
Proprietary Name:
Plaquenil
Non-Proprietary Name:
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
Substance Name:
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
Usage Information:
Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria caused by mosquito bites. The United States Center for Disease Control provides updated guidelines and travel recommendations for the prevention and treatment of malaria in different parts of the world. Discuss the most recent information with your doctor before traveling to areas where malaria occurs. This medication is also used to treat certain auto-immune diseases (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis). It belongs to a class of medications known as disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). It can reduce skin problems in lupus and prevent swelling/pain in arthritis. Hydroxychloroquine is not recommended for coronavirus infection, also known as COVID-19, unless you are enrolled in a study. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
71610047380
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
180 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 979092 - hydroxychloroquine sulfate 200 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 979092 - hydroxychloroquine sulfate 200 MG (as hydroxychloroquine 155 MG) Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 979094 - Plaquenil 200 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 979094 - hydroxychloroquine sulfate 200 MG Oral Tablet [Plaquenil]
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, Llc
    Dosage Form:
    Tablet - A solid dosage form containing medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE 200 mg/1
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Antimalarial - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Antirheumatic Agent - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    NDA009768
    Marketing Category:
    NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    06-28-2013
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2025
    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
    71610-473-044000 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
    71610-473-3030 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
    71610-473-5360 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
    71610-473-74500 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 71610-473-80?

    The NDC Packaged Code 71610-473-80 is assigned to a package of 180 tablet in 1 bottle of Plaquenil, a human prescription drug labeled by Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, Llc. The product's dosage form is tablet and is administered via oral form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 180 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 71610-473 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Plaquenil with product code 71610-473 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, Llc on June 28, 2013 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2025 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 71610-473-80?

    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 180.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 71610-473-80?

    The 11-digit format is 71610047380. 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
    5-3-271610-473-805-4-271610-0473-80