NDC Package 72789-059-93 Metformin Hydrochloride

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Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was discontinued by the firm.

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NDC Package Code:

72789-059-93

Package Description:

180 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

Product Code:

72789-059

Proprietary Name:

Metformin Hydrochloride

Usage Information:

Metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

11-Digit NDC Billing Format:

72789005993

Billing Unit:

EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

180 EA

Labeler Name:

Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Sample Package:

FDA Application Number:

ANDA078321

Marketing Category:

ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.

Start Marketing Date:

04-17-2008

End Marketing Date:

04-24-2025

Listing Expiration Date:

04-24-2025

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

72789 - Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- 72789-059 - Metformin Hydrochloride
  - 72789-059-93 - 180 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

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Other Product Packages

The following packages are also available for this product:

NDC Package Code	Package Description
72789-059-30	30 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
72789-059-60	60 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
72789-059-90	90 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
72789-059-98	120 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 72789-059-93?

The NDC Packaged Code 72789-059-93 is assigned to a package of 180 tablet, extended release in 1 bottle, plastic of Metformin Hydrochloride, labeled by Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. 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 180 billable units per package.

Is NDC 72789-059 included in the NDC Directory?

No, Metformin Hydrochloride with product code 72789-059 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it was discontinued by the manufacturer. The product was first marketed by Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on April 17, 2008 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on April 24, 2025 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 72789-059-93?

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 180.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 72789-059-93?

The 11-digit format is 72789005993. 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	72789-059-93	5-4-2	72789-0059-93

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