NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory
Product NDC (as listed)72888-226Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.
Product NDC at billing width72888-0226Add 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
72888-226-00728880226001000 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (72888-226-00)Marketed from Apr 15, 2025
72888-226-0172888022601100 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (72888-226-01)Marketed from Apr 15, 2025
72888-226-0572888022605500 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (72888-226-05)Marketed from Apr 15, 2025
72888-226-307288802263030 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (72888-226-30)Marketed from Apr 15, 2025

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)
Guanfacine
Generic name (nonproprietary)
guanfacine
Active ingredients
Guanfacine hydrochloride — 3 mg/1
Dosage form
Tablet, Extended release
Route
Oral
Product type
Prescription drug
Marketing category
ANDA — Abbreviated New Drug Application (generic)Application ANDA 219689
Marketing start
Listing expires
Other FDA classes
Adrenergic alpha2-Agonists (Mechanism)
Identifiers
Product ID 72888-226_3383419f-2181-88f4-e063-6394a90a38bcSPL ID 3383419f-2181-88f4-e063-6394a90a38bcSPL set ID e16beec7-9acd-4cd1-be5c-b666ad7d2430RxCUI 862006, 862013, 862019, 862025UNII PML56A160OUPC 0372888202051, 0372888227016, 0372888225012, 0372888224015, 0372888226019
Pharmacologic class
Central alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist

Billing references

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HCPCS codeNo match

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NDC on a medical claim

N472888022600 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 72888-0226-00. 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)

Guanfacine extended-release tablets are indicated for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as monotherapy and as adjunctive therapy to stimulant medications [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . Guanfacine extended-release tablets are a central alpha 2A -adrenergic receptor agonist indicated for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as monotherapy and as adjunctive therapy to stimulant medications ( 1 , 14 ).

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Other NDCs under ANDA 219689

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

FDA NDC Directory listings under ANDA 219689
ProductStrengthForm · routeLabelerProduct NDC
GuanfacineGuanfacine hydrochloride 4 mg/1Tablet, Extended releaseOralAdvagen Pharma Limited72888-227
GuanfacineGuanfacine hydrochloride 1 mg/1Tablet, Extended releaseOralAdvagen Pharma Limited72888-224
GuanfacineGuanfacine hydrochloride 2 mg/1Tablet, Extended releaseOralAdvagen Pharma Limited72888-225

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