Oseltamivir Phosphate Capsule
NDC Package 71973-402-85

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

Package Information

This product is an UNFINISHED DRUG part of the official NDC directory. Unfinished drugs include products like active ingredients some of which are used in bulk for further processing or compounding. The FDA requires a list of these drugs manufactured in a U.S. commercial distribution facility.

Oseltamivir Phosphate capsules is oseltamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza). This formulation utilizes a capsule delivery system. Marketed by Delpharm Milano Srl, this product is identified by NDC 71973-402.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
71973-402-85
Package Description
1 BAG in 1 DRUM / 115385 CAPSULE in 1 BAG
Product Code
71973-402
11-Digit Billing Format
71973040285

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Oseltamivir Phosphate
Non-Proprietary Name
Oseltamivir Phosphate
Substance Name
Oseltamivir Phosphate
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.
Active Ingredient(s)
OSELTAMIVIR PHOSPHATE 30 mg/1
Usage Information
Oseltamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza). It helps make the symptoms (such as stuffy nose, cough, sore throat, fever/chills, aches, tiredness) less severe and shortens the recovery time by 1-2 days. This medication may also be used to prevent the flu if you have been exposed to someone who already has the flu (such as a sick household member) or if there is a flu outbreak in the community. Talk to your doctor for more details. This medication works by stopping the flu virus from growing. It is not a substitute for the flu vaccine. (See also Notes section.)

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Delpharm Milano Srl
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
Marketing Category
DRUG FOR FURTHER PROCESSING - A drug (other than the bulk ingredient API) that is in an interim stage of manufacture, processing, preparation, or packaging, and not ready for human or animal use.
Start Marketing Date
10-27-1999
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Unfinished Product
Yes
Sample Package
N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 71973-402-85 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 bag in 1 drum / 115385 capsule in 1 bag of Oseltamivir Phosphate (UNFINISHED drug), a human prescription drug labeled by Delpharm Milano Srl. This capsule is formulated for use and contains oseltamivir phosphate 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 Delpharm Milano Srl on October 27, 1999. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Oseltamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza). It helps make the symptoms (such as stuffy nose, cough, sore throat, fever/chills, aches, tiredness) less severe and shortens the recovery time by 1-2 days. This medication may also be used to prevent the flu if you have been exposed to someone who already has the flu (such as a sick household member) or if there is a flu outbreak in the community. Talk to your doctor for more details. This medication works by stopping the flu virus from growing. It is not a substitute for the flu vaccine. (See also Notes section.)

How is this Delpharm Milano Srl product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 71973040285. 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)
71973-402-85
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
71973-0402-85

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