NDC Package 72789-018-20 Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim

Tablet Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
72789-018-20
Package Description:
20 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim
Non-Proprietary Name:
Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim
Substance Name:
Sulfamethoxazole; Trimethoprim
Usage Information:
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim tablets, USP and other antibacterial drugs, sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim tablets, USP should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to empiric selection of therapy.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
72789001820
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
20 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 198335 - sulfamethoxazole 800 MG / trimethoprim 160 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 198335 - SMX 800 MG / TMP 160 MG Oral Tablet
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Tablet - A solid dosage form containing medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
  • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA090624
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    02-16-2010
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Other Product Packages

    The following packages are also available for this product:

    NDC Package CodePackage Description
    72789-018-022 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    72789-018-044 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    72789-018-066 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    72789-018-1010 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    72789-018-1414 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    72789-018-2828 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    72789-018-4040 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    72789-018-6060 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 72789-018-20?

    The NDC Packaged Code 72789-018-20 is assigned to a package of 20 tablet in 1 bottle, plastic of Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim, a human prescription drug labeled by Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. The product's dosage form is tablet and is administered via oral form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 20 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 72789-018 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim with product code 72789-018 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on February 16, 2010 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 72789-018-20?

    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 20.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 72789-018-20?

    The 11-digit format is 72789001820. 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
    5-3-272789-018-205-4-272789-0018-20