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NDC Package 72789-117-90 Diethylpropion Hydrochloride

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

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Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
72789-117-90
Package Description:
90 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code:
72789-117
Proprietary Name:
Diethylpropion Hydrochloride
Non-Proprietary Name:
Diethylpropion Hydrochloride
Substance Name:
Diethylpropion Hydrochloride
Usage Information:
Diethylpropion hydrochloride tablets USP, 25 mg are indicated in the management of exogenous obesity as a short-term adjunct (a few weeks) in a regimen of weight reduction based on caloric restriction in patients with an initial body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m 2 or higher and who have not responded to appropriate weight reducing regimen (diet and/or exercise) alone. Below is a chart of BMI based on various heights and weights. BMI is calculated by taking the patient's weight, in kilograms (kg), divided by the patient's height, in meters (m), squared. Metric conversions are as follows: pounds divided by 2.2 = kg; inches × 0.0254 = meters. Body Mass Index (BMI), kg/m 2 Weight (pounds) Height (feet, inches)  5'0" 5'3" 5'6" 5'9" 6'0" 6'3" 140 27 25 23 21 19 18 150 29 27 24 22 20 19 160 31 28 26 24 22 20 170 33 30 28 25 23 21 180 35 32 29 27 25 23 190 37 34 31 28 26 24 200 39 36 32 30 27 25 210 41 37 34 31 29 26 220 43 39 36 33 30 28 230 45 41 37 34 31 29 240 47 43 39 36 33 30 250 49 44 40 37 34 31The usefulness of agents of this class (See CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY) should be measured against possible risk factors inherent in their use such as those described below. Diethylpropion hydrochloride tablets USP, 25 mg are indicated for use as monotherapy only.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
72789011790
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 978654 - diethylpropion HCl 25 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 978654 - diethylpropion hydrochloride 25 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.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • DIETHYLPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE 25 mg/1
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Appetite Suppression - [PE] (Physiologic Effect)
  • Increased Sympathetic Activity - [PE] (Physiologic Effect)
  • Sympathomimetic Amine Anorectic - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
    • DEA Schedule:
    Schedule IV (CIV) Substances
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA200177
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    07-18-2011
    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
    72789-117-2828 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 72789-117-90?

    The NDC Packaged Code 72789-117-90 is assigned to a package of 90 tablet in 1 bottle, plastic of Diethylpropion Hydrochloride, a human prescription drug labeled by Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. The product's dosage form is tablet and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 72789-117 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Diethylpropion Hydrochloride with product code 72789-117 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on July 18, 2011 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 72789-117-90?

    The 11-digit format is 72789011790. 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
    5-3-272789-117-905-4-272789-0117-90