What is NDC 0591-5661?

0591-5661 is the product NDC for Sulindac, Sulindac 150 mg/1 tablet, listed with the FDA by Actavis Pharma, Inc.. It has 2 package NDCs, 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 Sulindac?

12 other product NDCs are listed under this name.

Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?

Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory.

Sulindac NDC 0591-5661 | National Drug Code

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)0591-5661Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width00591-5661Add 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
0591-5661-01	0059156610100591566101	100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (0591-5661-01)Marketed from Apr 3, 1990
0591-5661-05	0059156610500591566105	500 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (0591-5661-05)Marketed from Apr 3, 1990

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): Sulindac
Generic name (nonproprietary): sulindac
Active ingredients: Sulindac — 150 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 071891
Marketing start: Apr 3, 1990
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2026
Other FDA classes: Non-Steroidal (Chemical structure)Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors (Mechanism)
Identifiers: Product ID 0591-5661_988f11c7-805d-4926-84b3-4c9c0cb0038dSPL ID 988f11c7-805d-4926-84b3-4c9c0cb0038dSPL set ID d8b9d517-5dd4-4c6b-8aa0-736bce87e7b4RxCUI 198238, 198239UNII 184SNS8VUH
Pharmacologic class: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug

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

N400591566101 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 00591-5661-01. 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 22, 2024. This label includes a boxed warning.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of sulindac and other treatment options before deciding to use sulindac. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals (see WARNINGS ). Sulindac tablets, USP are indicated for acute or long-term use in the relief of signs and symptoms of the following: Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis** Ankylosing spondylitis Acute painful shoulder (Acute subacromial bursitis/supraspinatus tendinitis) Acute gouty arthritis **The safety and effectiveness of sulindac have not been established in rheumatoid arthritis patients who are designated in the American Rheumatism Asso…

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About NDC 0591-5661

What is NDC 0591-5661?: 0591-5661 is the product NDC for Sulindac, Sulindac 150 mg/1 tablet, listed with the FDA by Actavis Pharma, Inc.. It has 2 package NDCs, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: Sulindac.
What is the active ingredient?: Sulindac.
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 Sulindac?: 12 other product NDCs are listed under this name. See all Sulindac 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 Sulindac NDCs
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC	Package NDCs (11-digit)
Sulindac	Sulindac 150 mg/1	TabletOral	PuraCap Laboratories LLC dba Blu Pharmaceuticals	24658-770	24658-0770-0124658-0770-05
Sulindac	Sulindac 200 mg/1	TabletOral	PuraCap Laboratories LLC dba Blu Pharmaceuticals	24658-771	24658-0771-0124658-0771-05
Sulindac	Sulindac 200 mg/1	TabletOral	Epic Pharma, LLC	42806-011	42806-0011-0142806-0011-0542806-0011-10
Sulindac	Sulindac 150 mg/1	TabletOral	Epic Pharma, LLC	42806-018	42806-0018-0142806-0018-0542806-0018-10
Sulindac	Sulindac 200 mg/1	TabletOral	A-S Medication Solutions	50090-0529	50090-0529-04
Sulindac	Sulindac 200 mg/1	TabletOral	Proficient Rx LP	71205-648	71205-0648-3071205-0648-6071205-0648-90
Sulindac	Sulindac 200 mg/1	TabletOral	A-S Medication Solutions	50090-2093	50090-2093-04
Sulindac	Sulindac 150 mg/1	TabletOral	Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.	53489-478	53489-0478-0153489-0478-0253489-0478-03+3 more
Sulindac	Sulindac 200 mg/1	TabletOral	Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.	53489-479	53489-0479-0153489-0479-0253489-0479-03+3 more
Sulindac	Sulindac 150 mg/1	TabletOral	PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	72789-373	72789-0373-0172789-0373-82

All 13 Sulindac NDCs