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NDC Package 72189-314-22 Azithromycin

Powder, For Suspension Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
72189-314-22
Package Description:
22.5 mL in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
72189-314
Proprietary Name:
Azithromycin
Non-Proprietary Name:
Azithromycin
Substance Name:
Azithromycin Monohydrate
Usage Information:
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is a macrolide-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
72189031422
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 141963 - azithromycin 200 MG in 5 mL Oral Suspension
  • RxCUI: 141963 - azithromycin 40 MG/ML Oral Suspension
  • RxCUI: 141963 - azithromycin 1200 MG per 30 ML Oral Suspension
  • RxCUI: 141963 - azithromycin 200 MG per 5 ML Oral Suspension
  • RxCUI: 141963 - azithromycin 600 MG per 15 ML Oral Suspension
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Directrx
    Dosage Form:
    Powder, For Suspension - An intimate mixture of dry, finely divided drugs and/or chemicals, which, upon the addition of suitable vehicles, yields a suspension (a liquid preparation containing the solid particles dispersed in the liquid vehicle).
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • AZITHROMYCIN MONOHYDRATE 200 mg/5mL
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Macrolide Antimicrobial - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Macrolides - [CS]
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA207531
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    01-12-2022
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 72189-314-22?

    The NDC Packaged Code 72189-314-22 is assigned to a package of 22.5 ml in 1 bottle of Azithromycin, a human prescription drug labeled by Directrx. The product's dosage form is powder, for suspension and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 72189-314 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Azithromycin with product code 72189-314 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Directrx on January 12, 2022 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 11-digit format for NDC 72189-314-22?

    The 11-digit format is 72189031422. 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
    5-3-272189-314-225-4-272189-0314-22