NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory
Product NDC (as listed)68788-9790Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.
Product NDC at billing width68788-9790Add 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 NDC11-digit (billing)PackageCopy
68788-9790-168788979001100 TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (68788-9790-1)Marketed from Jun 4, 2012
68788-9790-36878897900330 TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (68788-9790-3)Marketed from Jun 4, 2012
68788-9790-66878897900660 TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (68788-9790-6)Marketed from Jun 4, 2012
68788-9790-96878897900990 TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (68788-9790-9)Marketed from Jun 4, 2012

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)
Verapamil Hydrochloride
Generic name (nonproprietary)
verapamil hydrochloride
Active ingredients
Verapamil hydrochloride — 240 mg/1
Dosage form
Tablet, Film coated, Extended release
Route
Oral
Product type
Prescription drug
Marketing category
ANDA — Abbreviated New Drug Application (generic)Application ANDA 078906
Marketing start
Listing expires
Other FDA classes
Calcium Channel Antagonists (Mechanism)Cytochrome P450 3A Inhibitors (Mechanism)Cytochrome P450 3A4 Inhibitors (Mechanism)P-Glycoprotein Inhibitors (Mechanism)
Identifiers
Product ID 68788-9790_a8cb0f54-4ce5-488f-a49a-8e7b182b7041SPL ID a8cb0f54-4ce5-488f-a49a-8e7b182b7041SPL set ID af1249b0-e889-4f02-bdc2-54862de0545eRxCUI 897649UNII V3888OEY5R
Pharmacologic class
Calcium Channel Blocker

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

N468788979001 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 68788-9790-01. 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 .

Indications (excerpt from the label)

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Verapamil hydrochloride extended-release tablets are indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions. These benefits have been seen in controlled trials of antihypertensive drugs from a wide variety of pharmacologic classes including this drug. Control of high blood pressure should be part of comprehensive cardiovascular risk management, including, as appropriate, lipid control, diabetes management, antithrombotic therapy, smoking cessation, exercise, and limited sodium intake. Many patients will require more than one d…

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Other NDCs under ANDA 078906

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

FDA NDC Directory listings under ANDA 078906
ProductStrengthForm · routeLabelerProduct NDC
verapamil hydrochlorideVerapamil hydrochloride 240 mg/1Tablet, Film coated, Extended releaseOralProficient Rx LP71205-017
verapamil hydrochlorideVerapamil hydrochloride 240 mg/1Tablet, Film coated, Extended releaseOralREMEDYREPACK INC.70518-1326
verapamil hydrochlorideVerapamil hydrochloride 240 mg/1Tablet, Film coated, Extended releaseOralGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA68462-260
verapamil hydrochlorideVerapamil hydrochloride 240 mg/1Tablet, Film coated, Extended releaseOralPD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.55289-723
verapamil hydrochlorideVerapamil hydrochloride 240 mg/1Tablet, Film coated, Extended releaseOralAphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC71610-268
verapamil hydrochlorideVerapamil hydrochloride 240 mg/1Tablet, Film coated, Extended releaseOralNuCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.66267-212
verapamil hydrochlorideVerapamil hydrochloride 240 mg/1Tablet, Film coated, Extended releaseOralNorthwind Health Company, LLC51655-956

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