What is NDC 54738-963?

54738-963 is the product NDC for Ferrous Sulfate, Ferrous sulfate 325 mg/1 tablet, listed with the FDA by Richmond Pharmaceuticals Inc.. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

Richmond Pharmaceuticals Inc., NDC labeler code 54738. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.

What other NDCs exist for Ferrous Sulfate?

None: this is the only finished product listed under this name.

Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?

Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory.

Ferrous Sulfate NDC 54738-963 | National Drug Code

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)54738-963Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width54738-0963Add the package segment from the table below.

Package NDCs as listed with the FDA, and the 11-digit 5-4-2 form used on claims. The highlighted digit is the added leading zero.
Package NDC	11-digit (billing)	Package	Copy
54738-963-13	54738096313	100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (54738-963-13)Marketed from Nov 5, 2008

How the 11-digit form is made: The product segment has 3 digits, so one leading zero is added to it (5-3-2 → 5-4-2). Formatting the NDC does not by itself make it billable — the product, package and quantity must match what was dispensed or administered, and payer rules apply. Conversion rules

Product information

Brand name (proprietary): Ferrous Sulfate
Generic name (nonproprietary): ferrous sulfate
Active ingredients: Ferrous sulfate — 325 mg/1
Dosage form: Tablet
Route: Oral
Labeler: Richmond Pharmaceuticals Inc.NDC labeler code 54738
Product type: Over-the-counter drug
Marketing category: Unapproved drug (other)
Marketing start: Nov 5, 2008
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2026
Identifiers: Product ID 54738-963_2a327df7-e75d-8130-e063-6294a90a6e83SPL ID 2a327df7-e75d-8130-e063-6294a90a6e83SPL set ID 5514d582-19b5-4f1e-b794-f790afb8211cRxCUI 310325UNII 39R4TAN1VTUPC 0054738963137

Billing references

What Med-Code can say about coding this product, and where each statement comes from. Nothing here is inferred from the name alone.

HCPCS codeNo match

No HCPCS code in Med-Code's directory. Oral products like this are usually dispensed by a pharmacy and billed by NDC.

NDC on a medical claim

N454738096313 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 54738-0963-13. Unit qualifiers: F2 (international unit), GR (gram), ME (milligram), ML (milliliter), UN (unit (each)). The qualifier and quantity depend on what was given. About the N4 qualifier

Product label

Current FDA label (SPL), effective Dec 26, 2024. This label includes a boxed warning.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

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About NDC 54738-963

What is NDC 54738-963?: 54738-963 is the product NDC for Ferrous Sulfate, Ferrous sulfate 325 mg/1 tablet, listed with the FDA by Richmond Pharmaceuticals Inc.. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: Ferrous Sulfate.
What is the active ingredient?: Ferrous sulfate.
Who is the labeler?: Richmond Pharmaceuticals Inc., NDC labeler code 54738. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
What other NDCs exist for Ferrous Sulfate?: None: this is the only finished product listed under this name.
Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?: Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory. See Billing references above.