NDC Package 72162-1608-3 Rivastigmine Transdermal System

Rivastigmine Patch, Extended Release Transdermal - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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NDC Package Code:

72162-1608-3

Package Description:

30 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 1 PATCH in 1 POUCH (72162-1608-4) / 24 h in 1 PATCH

Product Code:

72162-1608

Proprietary Name:

Rivastigmine Transdermal System

Non-Proprietary Name:

Rivastigmine

Substance Name:

Rivastigmine

Usage Information:

Rivastigmine is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease and to Parkinson's disease. Rivastigmine does not cure either of these diseases, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

11-Digit NDC Billing Format:

72162160803

Billing Unit:

EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

1 EA

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

RxCUI: 725021 - rivastigmine 4.6 MG/Day 24HR Transdermal System
RxCUI: 725021 - 24 HR rivastigmine 0.192 MG/HR Transdermal System
RxCUI: 725021 - rivastigmine 0.192 MG/HR 24 HR Transdermal Patch
RxCUI: 725021 - rivastigmine 4.6 MG/Day 24 HR Transdermal Patch

Product Type:

Human Prescription Drug

Labeler Name:

Bryant Ranch Prepack

Dosage Form:

Patch, Extended Release - A drug delivery system in the form of a patch that releases the drug in such a manner that a reduction in dosing frequency compared to that drug presented as a conventional dosage form (e.g., a solution or a prompt drug-releasing, conventional solid dosage form).

Administration Route(s):

Transdermal - Administration through the dermal layer of the skin to the systemic circulation by diffusion.

Active Ingredient(s):

RIVASTIGMINE 4.6 mg/24h

Pharmacologic Class(es):

Sample Package:

FDA Application Number:

ANDA209063

Marketing Category:

ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.

Start Marketing Date:

12-19-2019

Listing Expiration Date:

12-31-2026

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

72162 - Bryant Ranch Prepack
- 72162-1608 - Rivastigmine Transdermal System
  - 72162-1608-3 - 30 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 1 PATCH in 1 POUCH (72162-1608-4) / 24 h in 1 PATCH

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 72162-1608-3?

The NDC Packaged Code 72162-1608-3 is assigned to a package of 30 pouch in 1 carton / 1 patch in 1 pouch (72162-1608-4) / 24 h in 1 patch of Rivastigmine Transdermal System, a human prescription drug labeled by Bryant Ranch Prepack. The product's dosage form is patch, extended release and is administered via transdermal form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 1 billable units per package.

Is NDC 72162-1608 included in the NDC Directory?

Yes, Rivastigmine Transdermal System with product code 72162-1608 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Bryant Ranch Prepack on December 19, 2019 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2026 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 72162-1608-3?

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 1.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 72162-1608-3?

The 11-digit format is 72162160803. 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 5-4-1 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 Format	10-Digit Original Code	11-Digit Format	11-Digit Code
5-4-1	72162-1608-3	5-4-2	72162-1608-03

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