What is NDC 72998-850?

72998-850 is the product NDC for Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters, Omega-3-acid ethyl esters 1 g/1 capsule, listed with the FDA by KD Pharma USA, Inc.. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

KD Pharma USA, Inc., NDC labeler code 72998. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.

What other NDCs exist for Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters?

23 other product NDCs are listed under this name.

Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?

Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory.

Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters NDC 72998-850

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)72998-850Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width72998-0850Add 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
72998-850-12	72998085012	120 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (72998-850-12)Marketed from May 1, 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): Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters
Generic name (nonproprietary): omega-3-acid ethyl esters
Active ingredients: Omega-3-acid ethyl esters — 1 g/1
Dosage form: Capsule
Route: Oral
Labeler: KD Pharma USA, Inc.NDC labeler code 72998
Product type: Prescription drug
Marketing category: ANDA — Abbreviated New Drug Application (generic)Application ANDA 212504
Marketing start: May 1, 2021
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2026
Other FDA classes: Omega-3 (Chemical structure)
Identifiers: Product ID 72998-850_c51df0eb-53aa-40b8-974d-127c0c8a0be0SPL ID c51df0eb-53aa-40b8-974d-127c0c8a0be0SPL set ID 5cf3091e-4a88-4799-a88a-d53a5bc1de57RxCUI 577208UNII D87YGH4Z0Q
Pharmacologic class: Omega-3 Fatty Acid

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

N472998085012 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 72998-0850-12. 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 10, 2025.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

Omega-3-acid ethyl esters is indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride (TG) levels in adult patients with severe (greater than or equal to 500 mg per dL) hypertriglyceridemia (HTG). Omega-3-acid ethyl esters are a combination of ethyl esters of omega 3 fatty acids, principally EPA and DHA, indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride (TG) levels in adult patients with severe (≥500 mg/dL) hypertriglyceridemia (HTG). ( 1 ) Limitations of Use: The effect of omega-3-acid ethyl esters on the risk for pancreatitis has not been determined. ( 1 ) The effect of omega-3-acid ethyl esters on cardiovascular mortality and morbidity has not been determined. ( 1 ) Usage Consideration…

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About NDC 72998-850

What is NDC 72998-850?: 72998-850 is the product NDC for Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters, Omega-3-acid ethyl esters 1 g/1 capsule, listed with the FDA by KD Pharma USA, Inc.. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters.
What is the active ingredient?: Omega-3-acid ethyl esters.
Who is the labeler?: KD Pharma USA, Inc., NDC labeler code 72998. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
What other NDCs exist for Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters?: 23 other product NDCs are listed under this name. See all Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters 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 Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters NDCs
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC	Package NDCs (11-digit)
Omega-3-acid ethyl esters	Omega-3-acid ethyl esters 1 g/1	Capsule, Liquid filledOral	REMEDYREPACK INC.	70518-4744	70518-4744-00
omega-3-acid ethyl esters	Omega-3-acid ethyl esters 900 mg/1	CapsuleOral	Strides Pharma Science Limited	64380-761	64380-0761-0264380-0761-11
omega-3-acid ethyl esters	Omega-3-acid ethyl esters 900 mg/1	CapsuleOral	American Health Packaging	60687-846	60687-0846-65
Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters	Omega-3-acid ethyl esters 1 g/1	Capsule, Liquid filledOral	Major Pharmaceuticals	0904-7495	00904-7495-06
Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters	Omega-3-acid ethyl esters 1 g/1	CapsuleOral	KD Pharma USA, Inc.	72998-851	72998-0851-12
Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters	Omega-3-acid ethyl esters 1 g/1	Capsule, Liquid filledOral	Lifestar Pharma LLC	70756-423	70756-0423-22
Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters	Omega-3-acid ethyl esters 1 g/1	Capsule, Liquid filledOral	REMEDYREPACK INC.	70518-3040	70518-3040-0070518-3040-01
Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters	Omega-3-acid ethyl esters 1 g/1	Capsule, Liquid filledOral	NCS HealthCare of KY, LLC dba Vangard Labs	0615-8550	00615-8550-39
Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters	Omega-3-acid ethyl esters 1 g/1	Capsule, Liquid filledOral	PURACAP LABORATORIES LLC DBA BLU PHARMACEUTICALS	24658-350	24658-0350-12
Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters	Omega-3-acid ethyl esters 1 g/1	Capsule, Liquid filledOral	EPIC PHARMA, LLC	42806-552	42806-0552-12

All 24 Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters NDCs