What is NDC 0591-0453?

0591-0453 is the product NDC for Guanfacine, Guanfacine hydrochloride 2 mg/1 tablet, listed with the FDA by Actavis Pharma, Inc.. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

Actavis Pharma, Inc., NDC labeler code 0591. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.

What other NDCs exist for Guanfacine?

71 other product NDCs are listed under this name.

Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?

Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory.

Guanfacine NDC 0591-0453 | National Drug Code

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)0591-0453Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width00591-0453Add 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
0591-0453-01	0059104530100591045301	100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (0591-0453-01)Marketed from Oct 17, 1995

How the 11-digit form is made: The labeler segment has 4 digits, so one leading zero is added to it (4-4-2 → 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 — 2 mg/1
Dosage form: Tablet
Route: Oral
Labeler: Actavis Pharma, Inc.NDC labeler code 0591
Product type: Prescription drug
Marketing category: ANDA — Abbreviated New Drug Application (generic)Application ANDA 074145
Marketing start: Oct 17, 1995
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2026
Other FDA classes: Adrenergic alpha2-Agonists (Mechanism)
Identifiers: Product ID 0591-0453_3ed0b0fa-4fd2-494b-ba55-52fcf77bc9d6SPL ID 3ed0b0fa-4fd2-494b-ba55-52fcf77bc9d6SPL set ID a81b956b-f004-4426-ba20-375ccf21eb71RxCUI 197745, 197746UNII PML56A160OUPC 0305910453015, 0305910444013
Pharmacologic class: Central alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist

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

N400591045301 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 00591-0453-01. 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

Product label

Current FDA label (SPL), effective Oct 1, 2023.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Guanfacine tablets, USP are indicated in the management of hypertension. Guanfacine tablets, USP may be given alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents, especially thiazide-type diuretics.

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About NDC 0591-0453

What is NDC 0591-0453?: 0591-0453 is the product NDC for Guanfacine, Guanfacine hydrochloride 2 mg/1 tablet, listed with the FDA by Actavis Pharma, Inc.. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: Guanfacine.
What is the active ingredient?: Guanfacine hydrochloride.
Who is the labeler?: Actavis Pharma, Inc., NDC labeler code 0591. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
What other NDCs exist for Guanfacine?: 71 other product NDCs are listed under this name. See all Guanfacine 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 Guanfacine NDCs
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC	Package NDCs (11-digit)
Guanfacine	Guanfacine hydrochloride 2 mg/1	Tablet, Extended releaseOral	REMEDYREPACK INC.	70518-4675	70518-4675-00
Guanfacine	Guanfacine hydrochloride 4 mg/1	Tablet, Extended releaseOral	Fosun Pharma USA, Inc	72266-258	72266-0258-55
Guanfacinegaunfacine	Guanfacine hydrochloride 2 mg/1	TabletOral	REMEDYREPACK INC.	70518-4564	70518-4564-00
Guanfacine	Guanfacine hydrochloride 2 mg/1	TabletOral	Coupler LLC	67046-1655	67046-1655-03
Guanfacine	Guanfacine hydrochloride 1 mg/1	Tablet, Extended releaseOral	REMEDYREPACK INC.	70518-4539	70518-4539-00
Guanfacine	Guanfacine hydrochloride 1 mg/1	Tablet, Extended releaseOral	Fosun Pharma USA, Inc	72266-255	72266-0255-55
Guanfacine	Guanfacine hydrochloride 2 mg/1	Tablet, Extended releaseOral	Fosun Pharma USA, Inc	72266-256	72266-0256-55
Guanfacine	Guanfacine hydrochloride 3 mg/1	Tablet, Extended releaseOral	Fosun Pharma USA, Inc	72266-257	72266-0257-55
Guanfacine	Guanfacine hydrochloride 2 mg/1	TabletOral	REMEDYREPACK INC.	70518-4488	70518-4488-00
Guanfacine	Guanfacine hydrochloride 1 mg/1	Tablet, Extended releaseOral	St. Mary's Medical Park Pharmacy	60760-863	60760-0863-30

All 72 Guanfacine NDCs