What is NDC 68071-4197?

68071-4197 is the product NDC for Famotidine, Famotidine 40 mg/1 tablet, listed with the FDA by NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.. It has 3 package NDCs, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc., NDC labeler code 68071. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.

What other NDCs exist for Famotidine?

252 other product NDCs are listed under this name.

Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?

Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory.

Famotidine NDC 68071-4197 | National Drug Code

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)68071-4197Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width68071-4197Add 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
68071-4197-3	6807141970368071419703	30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (68071-4197-3)Marketed from Dec 20, 2017
68071-4197-6	6807141970668071419706	60 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (68071-4197-6)Marketed from Dec 20, 2017
68071-4197-9	6807141970968071419709	90 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (68071-4197-9)Marketed from Dec 20, 2017

How the 11-digit form is made: The package segment has 1 digit, so one leading zero is added to it (5-4-1 → 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): Famotidine
Generic name (nonproprietary): famotidine
Active ingredients: Famotidine — 40 mg/1
Dosage form: Tablet
Route: Oral
Labeler: NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.NDC labeler code 68071
Product type: Prescription drug
Marketing category: ANDA — Abbreviated New Drug Application (generic)Application ANDA 075805
Marketing start: Apr 16, 2001
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2026
Other FDA classes: Histamine H2 Receptor Antagonists (Mechanism)
Identifiers: Product ID 68071-4197_1a3b98e7-ec70-569d-e063-6394a90a4470SPL ID 1a3b98e7-ec70-569d-e063-6394a90a4470SPL set ID 60cd0973-f74e-2b70-e053-2a91aa0a4361RxCUI 284245UNII 5QZO15J2Z8UPC 0368071419733
Pharmacologic class: Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist

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

N468071419703 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 68071-4197-03. 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 Jun 6, 2024.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Famotidine is indicated in: Short term treatment of active duodenal ulcer. Most adult patients heal within 4 weeks; there is rarely reason to use famotidine at full dosage for longer than 6 to 8 weeks. Studies have not assessed the safety of famotidine in uncomplicated active duodenal ulcer for periods of more than eight weeks. Maintenance therapy for duodenal ulcer patients at reduced dosage after healing of an active ulcer. Controlled studies in adults have not extended beyond one year. Short term treatment of active benign gastric ulcer. Most adult patients heal within 6 weeks. Studies have not assessed the safety or efficacy of famotidine in uncomplicated active ben…

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About NDC 68071-4197

What is NDC 68071-4197?: 68071-4197 is the product NDC for Famotidine, Famotidine 40 mg/1 tablet, listed with the FDA by NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.. It has 3 package NDCs, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: Famotidine.
What is the active ingredient?: Famotidine.
Who is the labeler?: NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc., NDC labeler code 68071. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
What other NDCs exist for Famotidine?: 252 other product NDCs are listed under this name. See all Famotidine NDCs.
Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?: Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory. See Billing references above.

Other finished products listed under the same name: strengths, forms and labelers.

Other Famotidine NDCs
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC	Package NDCs (11-digit)
Famotidine	Famotidine 40 mg/5mL	Powder, For suspensionOral	NorthStar Rx LLC	72603-564	72603-0564-01
Famotidine	Famotidine 40 mg/5mL	Powder, For suspensionOral	RISING PHARMA HOLDINGS, INC.	64980-737	64980-0737-50
Famotidine	Famotidine 40 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.	68788-4144	68788-4144-0368788-4144-0468788-4144-06+1 more
Famotidine	Famotidine 20 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	Advanced Rx of Tennessee, LLC	80425-0589	80425-0589-0180425-0589-0280425-0589-03
Famotidine	Famotidine 20 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	Family Dollar Stores, LLC	55319-057	55319-0057-1055319-0057-2555319-0057-50
Famotidine	Famotidine 20 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	Unit Dose Solutions, Inc.	87441-030	87441-0030-01
Famotidine	Famotidine 20 mg/1	TabletOral	Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.	68788-4119	68788-4119-0168788-4119-0368788-4119-04+3 more
Famotidine	Famotidine 20 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	Safecor Health, LLC	48433-150	48433-0150-20
Famotidine	Famotidine 20 mg/1	Tablet, CoatedOral	Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.	68788-4088	68788-4088-0368788-4088-0468788-4088-06+1 more
Famotidine	Famotidine 20 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	REMEDYREPACK INC.	70518-4574	70518-4574-0070518-4574-0170518-4574-02+1 more

All 253 Famotidine NDCs

Other NDCs under ANDA 075805

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

FDA NDC Directory listings under ANDA 075805
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC
Famotidine	Famotidine 20 mg/1	TabletOral	PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	43063-695
Famotidine	Famotidine 40 mg/1	TabletOral	PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	43063-696
Famotidine	Famotidine 20 mg/1	TabletOral	A-S Medication Solutions	50090-1045
Famotidine	Famotidine 40 mg/1	TabletOral	A-S Medication Solutions	50090-1432
Famotidine	Famotidine 40 mg/1	TabletOral	A-S Medication Solutions	50090-7966
Famotidine	Famotidine 40 mg/1	TabletOral	AvPAK	50268-304
Famotidine	Famotidine 20 mg/1	TabletOral	Golden State Medical Supply, Inc.	51407-683
Famotidine	Famotidine 40 mg/1	TabletOral	Golden State Medical Supply, Inc.	51407-684
Famotidine	Famotidine 20 mg/1	TabletOral	Northwind Health Company, LLC	51655-312
Famotidine	Famotidine 40 mg/1	TabletOral	Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC	53401-036
Famotidine	Famotidine 20 mg/1	TabletOral	Carlsbad Technology, Inc	61442-121
Famotidine	Famotidine 40 mg/1	TabletOral	Carlsbad Technology, Inc	61442-122
Famotidine	Famotidine 20 mg/1	TabletOral	Proficient Rx LP	63187-129
Famotidine	Famotidine 40 mg/1	TabletOral	Bryant Ranch Prepack	63629-2014
Famotidine	Famotidine 40 mg/1	TabletOral	Bryant Ranch Prepack	63629-2015
Famotidine	Famotidine 40 mg/1	TabletOral	Bryant Ranch Prepack	63629-2782
Famotidine	Famotidine 20 mg/1	TabletOral	Bryant Ranch Prepack	63629-7013
Famotidine	Famotidine 20 mg/1	TabletOral	NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.	68071-2306
Famotidine	Famotidine 40 mg/1	TabletOral	Proficient Rx LP	71205-257
Famotidine	Famotidine 20 mg/1	TabletOral	Bryant Ranch Prepack	71335-1520

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