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NDC Package 72189-024-90 Omega-3-acid Ethyl Esters

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    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

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

Find all the important details about this NDC Package code, including the 11-Digit NDC Billing number, billing units, wholesale price, RxNorm crosswalk, active ingredients, pharmacologic clasess, etc.

NDC Package Code:
72189-024-90
Package Description:
90 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
72189-024
Proprietary Name:
Omega-3-acid Ethyl Esters
Usage Information:
Omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules, USP are indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride (TG) levels in adult patients with severe (greater than or equal to 500 mg per dL) hypertriglyceridemia (HTG). Usage Considerations: Patients should be placed on an appropriate lipid-lowering diet before receiving omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules, USP and should continue this diet during treatment with omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules, USP. Laboratory studies should be done to ascertain that the lipid levels are consistently abnormal before instituting therapy with omega-3-acid ethyl esters. Every attempt should be made to control serum lipids with appropriate diet, exercise, weight loss in obese patients, and control of any medical problems such as diabetes mellitus and hypothyroidism that are contributing to the lipid abnormalities. Medications known to exacerbate hypertriglyceridemia (such as beta blockers, thiazides, estrogens) should be discontinued or changed if possible prior to consideration of triglyceride-lowering drug therapy. Limitations of Use:The effect of omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules, USP on the risk for pancreatitis has not been determined.The effect of omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules, USP on cardiovascular mortality and morbidity has not been determined.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
72189002490
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
90 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 577208 - omega-3 acid ethyl esters 1 GM Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 577208 - omega-3 acid ethyl esters (USP) 1000 MG Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 577208 - omega-3 acid ethyl esters 1 GM (at least 900 MG) Oral Capsule
    • Labeler Name:
    Direct_rx
    Sample Package:
    No
    Start Marketing Date:
    08-02-2019
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2022
    Exclude Flag:
    I
    Code Structure:

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    Other Product Packages

    The following packages are also available for this product:

    NDC Package CodePackage Description
    72189-024-3030 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BOTTLE
    72189-024-6060 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BOTTLE

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 72189-024-90?

    The NDC Packaged Code 72189-024-90 is assigned to a package of 90 capsule, liquid filled in 1 bottle of Omega-3-acid Ethyl Esters, labeled by Direct_rx. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 90 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 72189-024 included in the NDC Directory?

    No, Omega-3-acid Ethyl Esters with product code 72189-024 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it's listing has been INACTIVATED by FDA. The product was first marketed by Direct_rx on August 02, 2019 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 72189-024-90?

    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 90.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 72189-024-90?

    The 11-digit format is 72189002490. 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 Format10-Digit Original Code11-Digit Format11-Digit Code
    5-3-272189-024-905-4-272189-0024-90