Metformin Hydrochloride
NDC Package 71800-008-01

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

Package Information

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

Metformin Hydrochloride is a . Marketed by Innovida Pharmaceutique Corporation, this product is identified by NDC 71800-008 and is authorized under FDA application NDA021591.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
71800-008-01
Package Description
473 mL in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
71800-008
11-Digit Billing Format
71800000801
Billing Unit
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
Units Per Package
473 ML

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Metformin Hydrochloride
Dosage Form
-

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Innovida Pharmaceutique Corporation
FDA Application #
NDA021591
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
01-10-2018
End Marketing Date
11-30-2021
Listing Expiration
11-30-2021
Exclude Flag
D
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 71800-008-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 473 ml in 1 bottle of Metformin Hydrochloride, labeled by Innovida Pharmaceutique Corporation. This product is billed per "ML" milliliter and contains an estimated amount of 473 billable units per package. 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 Innovida Pharmaceutique Corporation on January 10, 2018. The current certification is valid through November 30, 2021.

How is this Innovida Pharmaceutique Corporation product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 71800000801. Quantities are measured in per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.. There are 473 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)
71800-008-01
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
71800-0008-01

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