What is NDC 72789-166?

72789-166 is the product NDC for Docusate Sodium, Docusate sodium 250 mg/1 capsule, liquid filled, listed with the FDA by PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., NDC labeler code 72789. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.

What other NDCs exist for Docusate Sodium?

31 other product NDCs are listed under this name.

Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?

Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory.

Docusate Sodium NDC 72789-166 | National Drug Code

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)72789-166Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width72789-0166Add 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	Copy
72789-166-60	72789016660	60 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (72789-166-60)Marketed from Feb 10, 2021

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): Docusate Sodium
Generic name (nonproprietary): docusate sodium
Active ingredients: Docusate sodium — 250 mg/1
Dosage form: Capsule, Liquid filled
Route: Oral
Labeler: PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.NDC labeler code 72789
Product type: Over-the-counter drug
Marketing category: OTC monograph drugApplication M 007
Marketing start: May 1, 2000
Marketing end: Oct 31, 2027
Identifiers: Product ID 72789-166_2d687989-bace-67e9-e063-6394a90a0221SPL ID 2d687989-bace-67e9-e063-6394a90a0221SPL set ID 6a7e4193-22d2-491e-9842-5c43f571fc65RxCUI 1245468UNII F05Q2T2JA0

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

N472789016660 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 72789-0166-60. 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 Feb 5, 2025.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

Uses For the relief of occasional constipation. Helps to prevent dry, hard stools. This product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours.

Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.

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About NDC 72789-166

What is NDC 72789-166?: 72789-166 is the product NDC for Docusate Sodium, Docusate sodium 250 mg/1 capsule, liquid filled, listed with the FDA by PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: Docusate Sodium.
What is the active ingredient?: Docusate sodium.
Who is the labeler?: PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., NDC labeler code 72789. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
What other NDCs exist for Docusate Sodium?: 31 other product NDCs are listed under this name. See all Docusate Sodium 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 Docusate Sodium NDCs
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC	Package NDCs (11-digit)
Docusate Sodium	Docusate sodium 100 mg/1	Capsule, Liquid filledOral	Cardinal Health 107, LLC	55154-0578	55154-0578-00
Docusate Sodium	Docusate sodium 100 mg/1	CapsuleOral	Forreal Pharmaceuticals, LLC	81877-840	81877-0840-90
Docusate Sodium	Docusate sodium 100 mg/1	Capsule, Liquid filledOral	Major Pharmaceuticals	0904-7609	00904-7609-61
Docusate Sodium	Docusate sodium 100 mg/10mL	LiquidOral	American Health Packaging	60687-878	60687-0878-56
Docusate Sodium	Docusate sodium 100 mg/10mL	LiquidOral	Belleview Bio Science	84447-011	84447-0011-01
Docusate Sodium	Docusate sodium 100 mg/1	Capsule, Liquid filledOral	Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.	68788-8658	68788-8658-0368788-8658-0668788-8658-09
Docusate Sodium	Docusate sodium 50 mg/5mL	LiquidOral	Cardinal Health 107, LLC	55154-2346	55154-2346-05
Docusate sodium	Docusate sodium 100 mg/1	Capsule, Liquid filledOral	APNAR PHARMA LP	24689-130	24689-0130-01
Docusate Sodium	Docusate sodium 100 mg/10mL	LiquidOral	Major Pharmaceuticals	0904-7279	00904-7279-72
Docusate Sodium	Docusate sodium 100 mg/1	Capsule, Liquid filledOral	NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.	68071-3438	68071-3438-0368071-3438-06

All 32 Docusate Sodium NDCs

Other NDCs under M 007

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

FDA NDC Directory listings under M 007
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC
citromamagnesium citrate	Magnesium citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL	LiquidOral	Chain Drug Marketing Association	63868-929
Leader Hydrocortisone With Aloehydrocortisone	Hydrocortisone .01 g/g	CreamTopical	LEADER	70000-0543
Stool Softenerdocusate sodium	Docusate sodium 100 mg/1	TabletOral	STRATEGIC SOURCING SERVICES LLC	70677-1318
Epsom Saltmagnesium sulfate	Magnesium sulfate, Unspecified 1 g/g	GranuleOral, Topical	Safeway, Inc.	21130-970
Fleetglycerin	Glycerin 2 g/1	SuppositoryRectal	C.B. Fleet Company, Inc.	0132-0075
Kroger Stool Softener Fruit Punchdocusate sodium	Docusate sodium 50 mg/5mL	LiquidOral	KROGER COMPANY	41226-714
Stool Softener Laxativedocusate sodium	Docusate sodium 100 mg/1	CapsuleOral	H E B	37808-862
Bisacodyl	Bisacodyl 10 mg/1	SuppositoryRectal	CVS Pharmacy	69842-816
Freskaro Castor Oilcastor oil	Castor oil 1 mg/mL	LiquidOral	Pharma Nobis, LLC	82645-515
Gentle Laxative Stimulant Laxativebisacodyl	Bisacodyl 5 mg/1	Tablet, CoatedOral	QUALITY CHOICE (CHAIN DRUG MARKETING ASSOCIATION)	63868-908
Castor Oil	Castor oil 1 mg/mL	LiquidOral	STRATEGIC SOURCING SERVICES	70677-1317
HyVee Senna Sdocusate sodium, sennosides	Docusate sodium 50 mg/1; Sennosides 8.6 mg/1	TabletOral	HyVee Inc	42507-118
Milk Of Magnesia Originalmagnesium hydroxide	Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg/15mL	LiquidOral	American Health Packaging	60687-429
Milk Of Magnesiamagnesium hydroxide	Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg/15mL	SuspensionOral	VALU MERCHANDISERS COMPANY	63941-647
Colacedocusate sodium	Docusate sodium 100 mg/1	CapsuleOral	Atlantis Consumer Healthcare, Inc.	67618-101
Leader Regular Strength Chocolate Laxative sennosidessennosides	Sennosides 15 mg/1	TabletOral	CARDINAL HEALTH	70000-0477
Docusate Sodium, Extra Strength 250 Mgdocusate sodium	Docusate sodium 250 mg/1	Capsule, Gelatin coatedOral	Advanced Rx LLC	80513-101
Meijer Natural Daily Fiber Sugar Free Berry Flavorpsyllium husk	Psyllium husk 3.4 g/5.78g	PowderOral	MEIJER DISTRIBUTION INC	41250-524
HyVee Regular Strength Stool Softener SOFTGELdocusate sodium	Docusate sodium 100 mg/1	Capsule, Liquid filledOral	HyVee Inc	42507-108
Docusate Sodium	Docusate sodium 250 mg/1	Capsule, Liquid filledOral	AvPAK	50268-268

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