Metformin hydrochloride NDC 63187-779

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)63187-779Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width63187-0779Add 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
63187-779-30	63187077930	30 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (63187-779-30)Marketed from Nov 1, 2016
63187-779-60	63187077960	60 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (63187-779-60)Marketed from Apr 23, 2025
63187-779-78	63187077978	180 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (63187-779-78)Marketed from Jan 5, 2026
63187-779-90	63187077990	90 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (63187-779-90)Marketed from Nov 1, 2016

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): Metformin hydrochloride
Generic name (nonproprietary): metformin hydrochloride
Active ingredients: Metformin hydrochloride — 500 mg/1
Dosage form: Tablet, Extended release
Route: Oral
Labeler: Proficient Rx LP
Product type: Prescription drug
Marketing category: ANDA — Abbreviated New Drug Application (generic)Application ANDA 201991
Marketing start: Mar 1, 2013
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2027
Other FDA classes: Biguanides (Chemical structure)
Identifiers: Product ID 63187-779_103cbde3-9398-44e5-b27e-c4c77a46e97aSPL ID 103cbde3-9398-44e5-b27e-c4c77a46e97aSPL set ID 3ba957ea-28ed-4a61-a318-98064ea4944dRxCUI 860975UNII 786Z46389EUPC 0363187779900
Pharmacologic class: Biguanide

Billing references

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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

N463187077930 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 63187-0779-30. 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 Jan 1, 2026. This label includes a boxed warning.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

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

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Other NDCs under ANDA 201991

Products listed under the same FDA application: other strengths and forms, and repackagers who relabel the same product.

FDA NDC Directory listings under ANDA 201991
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC
Metformin Hydrochloride	Metformin hydrochloride 500 mg/1	Tablet, Extended releaseOral	QPharma Inc	42708-201
Metformin Hydrochloride	Metformin hydrochloride 500 mg/1	Tablet, Extended releaseOral	Northwind Health Company, LLC	51655-559
Metformin Hydrochloride	Metformin hydrochloride 500 mg/1	Tablet, Extended releaseOral	Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC	71610-837
Metformin Hydrochloride	Metformin hydrochloride 500 mg/1	Tablet, Extended releaseOral	A-S Medication Solutions	50090-7116
Metformin Hydrochloride ERmetformin hydrochloride	Metformin hydrochloride 500 mg/1	Tablet, Extended releaseOral	Leading Pharma, LLC	69315-410
Metformin Hydrochloride	Metformin hydrochloride 500 mg/1	Tablet, Extended releaseOral	PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	72789-400
Metformin Hydrochloride	Metformin hydrochloride 500 mg/1	Tablet, Extended releaseOral	NCS HealthCare of KY, LLC dba Vangard Labs	0615-8289
Metformin Hydrochloride	Metformin hydrochloride 500 mg/1	Tablet, Extended releaseOral	Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.	68788-8814
Metformin Hydrochloride	Metformin hydrochloride 500 mg/1	Tablet, Extended releaseOral	Ascend Laboratories, LLC	67877-159
Metformin Hydrochloride	Metformin hydrochloride 500 mg/1	Tablet, Extended releaseOral	PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	72789-455
Metformin hydrochloride	Metformin hydrochloride 500 mg/1	Tablet, Extended releaseOral	NuCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	68071-1419
Metformin Hydrochloride	Metformin hydrochloride 500 mg/1	Tablet, Extended releaseOral	A-S Medication Solutions	50090-1494
Metformin Hydrochloride	Metformin hydrochloride 500 mg/1	Tablet, Extended releaseOral	A-S Medication Solutions	50090-7579
Metformin Hydrochloride	Metformin hydrochloride 500 mg/1	Tablet, Extended releaseOral	Bryant Ranch Prepack	71335-0886