NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory
Product NDC (as listed)71335-2568Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.
Product NDC at billing width71335-2568Add 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
71335-2568-17133525680160 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (71335-2568-1)Marketed from Feb 5, 2025
71335-2568-27133525680230 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (71335-2568-2)Marketed from Feb 5, 2025
71335-2568-371335256803100 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (71335-2568-3)Marketed from Feb 5, 2025
71335-2568-47133525680490 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (71335-2568-4)Marketed from Feb 5, 2025
71335-2568-571335256805120 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (71335-2568-5)Marketed from Feb 5, 2025
71335-2568-67133525680615 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (71335-2568-6)Marketed from Feb 5, 2025
71335-2568-77133525680745 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (71335-2568-7)Marketed from Feb 5, 2025
71335-2568-871335256808180 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (71335-2568-8)Marketed from Feb 5, 2025
71335-2568-97133525680920 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (71335-2568-9)Marketed from Feb 5, 2025

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)
Metformin Hydrochloride
Generic name (nonproprietary)
metformin hydrochloride
Active ingredients
Metformin hydrochloride — 500 mg/1
Dosage form
Tablet, Extended release
Route
Oral
Product type
Prescription drug
Marketing category
ANDA — Abbreviated New Drug Application (generic)Application ANDA 217631
Marketing start
Listing expires
Other FDA classes
Biguanides (Chemical structure)
Identifiers
Product ID 71335-2568_b59e65e1-5676-4535-920b-88b8becefc10SPL ID b59e65e1-5676-4535-920b-88b8becefc10SPL set ID 4db5551b-04f6-4921-9dee-68acb41f7f71RxCUI 860975UNII 786Z46389E
Pharmacologic class
Biguanide

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NDC on a medical claim

N471335256801 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 71335-2568-01. 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

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