Catapres-tts-1 Patch
NDC Package 82089-101-34

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Catapres-tts-1 (clonidine transdermal system) patches is a medication used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). This formulation utilizes a patch delivery system. Marketed by Technomed Inc., this product is identified by NDC 82089-101 and is authorized under FDA application NDA018891.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
82089-101-34
Package Description
4 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 1 PATCH in 1 POUCH / 1 d in 1 PATCH
Product Code
82089-101
11-Digit Billing Format
82089010134
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
1 EA
RxNorm Crosswalk
  • RxCUI: 998671 - cloNIDine HCl 0.1 MG/Day Weekly Transdermal System
  • RxCUI: 998671 - 168 HR clonidine 0.00417 MG/HR Transdermal System
  • RxCUI: 998671 - clonidine HCl 0.1 MG/Day Weekly Transdermal System
  • RxCUI: 998671 - clonidine hydrochloride 0.1 MG/Day Weekly Transdermal Patch
  • RxCUI: 998673 - Catapres-TTS-1, 0.1 MG/Day Weekly Transdermal System

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Catapres-tts-1
Non-Proprietary Name
Clonidine Transdermal System
Substance Name
Clonidine
Dosage Form
Patch - A drug delivery system that often contains an adhesive backing that is usually applied to an external site on the body. Its ingredients either passively diffuse from, or are actively transported from, some portion of the patch. Depending upon the patch, the ingredients are either delivered to the outer surface of the body or into the body. A patch is sometimes synonymous with the terms ‘extended release film’ and ‘system’.
Administration Route
Transdermal - Administration through the dermal layer of the skin to the systemic circulation by diffusion.
Active Ingredient(s)
CLONIDINE .1 mg/d
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs (central alpha agonists) that act in the brain to lower blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Technomed Inc.
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
NDA018891
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
03-01-2022
End Marketing Date
10-30-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 82089-101-34 identifies a specific commercial package of 4 pouch in 1 carton / 1 patch in 1 pouch / 1 d in 1 patch of Catapres-tts-1, a human prescription drug labeled by Technomed Inc.. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 1 billable units per package. This patch is formulated for transdermal use and contains clonidine as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

Yes, this product is active and verified within the NDC Directory. It was introduced to the market by Technomed Inc. on March 01, 2022.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs (central alpha agonists) that act in the brain to lower blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

How is this Technomed Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 82089010134. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 1 total billable units per package. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.

11-Digit Code Conversion

Billing payers usually require a 5-4-2 segment configuration. Below is the conversion from the 10-digit package format to the 11-digit billing format:

10-Digit Format (5-3-2)
82089-101-34
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
82089-0101-34

Note: The zero is added to the Product segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.