NDC Package 72162-2185-2 Timolol Gfs

Timolol Maleate Solution, Gel Forming / Drops Ophthalmic - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
72162-2185-2
Package Description:
5 mL in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Timolol Gfs
Non-Proprietary Name:
Timolol Maleate
Substance Name:
Timolol Maleate
Usage Information:
This medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (e.g., ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
72162218502
Billing Unit:
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
5 ML
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 313408 - timolol maleate 0.5 % Ophthalmic Gel Forming Solution
  • RxCUI: 313408 - timolol 0.005 MG/MG Ophthalmic Gel
  • RxCUI: 313408 - timolol 0.5 % (as timolol maleate 6.8 MG/ML) Ophthalmic Gel
  • RxCUI: 313408 - timolol 0.5 % Gel Forming Ophthalmic Solution
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Bryant Ranch Prepack
    Dosage Form:
    Solution, Gel Forming / Drops - A solution, which after usually being administered in a drop-wise fashion, forms a gel.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Ophthalmic - Administration to the external eye.
  • Active Ingredient(s):
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    NDA020963
    Marketing Category:
    NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    12-24-1998
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 72162-2185-2?

    The NDC Packaged Code 72162-2185-2 is assigned to a package of 5 ml in 1 bottle of Timolol Gfs, a human prescription drug labeled by Bryant Ranch Prepack. The product's dosage form is solution, gel forming / drops and is administered via ophthalmic form.This product is billed per "ML" milliliter and contains an estimated amount of 5 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 72162-2185 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Timolol Gfs with product code 72162-2185 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Bryant Ranch Prepack on December 24, 1998 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 72162-2185-2?

    The contents of this package are billed per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume. The calculated billable units for this package is 5.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 72162-2185-2?

    The 11-digit format is 72162218502. 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 Format10-Digit Original Code11-Digit Format11-Digit Code
    5-4-172162-2185-25-4-272162-2185-02