NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory
Product NDC (as listed)71610-652Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.
Product NDC at billing width71610-0652Add 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
71610-652-307161006523030 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (71610-652-30)Marketed from Jul 14, 2022
71610-652-537161006525360 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (71610-652-53)Marketed from Jul 14, 2022
71610-652-607161006526090 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (71610-652-60)Marketed from Jul 14, 2022
71610-652-7071610065270120 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (71610-652-70)Marketed from Jul 14, 2022
71610-652-8071610065280180 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (71610-652-80)Marketed from Jul 14, 2022
71610-652-9471610065294360 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (71610-652-94)Marketed from Jul 14, 2022

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
Product type
Prescription drug
Marketing category
ANDA — Abbreviated New Drug Application (generic)Application ANDA 078596
Marketing start
Listing expires
Other FDA classes
Biguanides (Chemical structure)
Identifiers
Product ID 71610-652_2f692050-7ea1-49b8-a19d-3b0134b7aa2aSPL ID 2f692050-7ea1-49b8-a19d-3b0134b7aa2aSPL set ID 6b8824c0-ece0-4b15-ba71-e893d6d2bfdfRxCUI 860975UNII 786Z46389E
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

N471610065230 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 71610-0652-30. 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 . This label includes a boxed warning.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

Metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets are a biguanide indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. ( 1 )

Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.

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Other NDCs under ANDA 078596

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

FDA NDC Directory listings under ANDA 078596
ProductStrengthForm · routeLabelerProduct NDC
Metformin HydrochlorideMetformin hydrochloride 500 mg/1Tablet, Extended releaseOralAmneal Pharmaceuticals LLC69238-2125
Metformin HydrochlorideMetformin hydrochloride 750 mg/1Tablet, Extended releaseOralAmneal Pharmaceuticals LLC69238-2126
Metformin HydrochlorideMetformin hydrochloride 750 mg/1Tablet, Extended releaseOralAphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC71610-740
Metformin HydrochlorideMetformin hydrochloride 500 mg/1Tablet, Extended releaseOralAmneal Pharmaceuticals LLC65162-178
Metformin HydrochlorideMetformin hydrochloride 750 mg/1Tablet, Extended releaseOralAmneal Pharmaceuticals LLC65162-179

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