NDC Package 72189-016-08 Ventolin Hfa

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This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was inactivated by the FDA.

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NDC Package Code:

72189-016-08

Package Description:

90 AEROSOL, METERED in 1 BOTTLE

Product Code:

72189-016

Proprietary Name:

Ventolin Hfa

Usage Information:

Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). It is also used to prevent asthma brought on by exercise. It is a quick-relief drug. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school.

11-Digit NDC Billing Format:

72189001608

Billing Unit:

GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

RxCUI: 801092 - albuterol 90 MCG/INHAL Metered Dose Inhaler, 60 ACTUAT, generic for Ventolin

RxCUI: 801092 - NDA020983 60 ACTUAT albuterol 0.09 MG/ACTUAT Metered Dose Inhaler

RxCUI: 801092 - albuterol 0.09 MG/ACTUAT 60 ACTUAT Metered Dose Inhaler

RxCUI: 801092 - albuterol 90 MCG/ACTUAT (albuterol sulfate 108 MCG/ACTUAT from mouthpiece) 60 ACTUAT Metered Dose Inhaler

RxCUI: 801095 - Ventolin HFA 90 MCG/INHAL Metered Dose Inhaler, 60 Actuations

Labeler Name:

Direct Rx

Sample Package:

Start Marketing Date:

06-17-2020

Listing Expiration Date:

12-31-2022

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

72189 - Direct Rx
- 72189-016 - Ventolin Hfa
  - 72189-016-08 - 90 AEROSOL, METERED in 1 BOTTLE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 72189-016-08?

The NDC Packaged Code 72189-016-08 is assigned to a package of 90 aerosol, metered in 1 bottle of Ventolin Hfa, labeled by Direct Rx. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.

Is NDC 72189-016 included in the NDC Directory?

No, Ventolin Hfa with product code 72189-016 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it's listing has been INACTIVATED by FDA. The product was first marketed by Direct Rx on June 17, 2020 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2022 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 72189-016-08?

The contents of this package are billed per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 72189-016-08?

The 11-digit format is 72189001608. 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 Format	10-Digit Original Code	11-Digit Format	11-Digit Code
5-3-2	72189-016-08	5-4-2	72189-0016-08

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