Over-the-counter drug · OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Artificial Tears (Glycerin) NDC 68788-7266
Glycerin .002 mg/mg + 2 more ingredients · Solution/ drops · Ophthalmic · Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
NDC codes
FDA NDC Directory| Package NDC | 11-digit (billing) | Package | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68788-7266-0 | 6878872660068788726600 | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (68788-7266-0) / 15 mg in 1 BOTTLEMarketed from Mar 11, 2021 |
How the 11-digit form is made: The package segment has 1 digit, so one leading zero is added to it (5-4-1 → 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)
- Artificial Tears
- Generic name (nonproprietary)
- glycerin
- Active ingredients
- Glycerin — .002 mg/mgHypromellose, Unspecified — .002 mg/mgPolyethylene glycol 400 — .01 mg/mg
- Dosage form
- Solution/ drops
- Route
- Ophthalmic
- Labeler
- Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.NDC labeler code 68788
- Product type
- Over-the-counter drug
- Marketing category
- OTC monograph drugApplication MO 18
- Marketing start
- Listing expires
- Other FDA classes
- Allergens (Chemical structure)Cell-mediated Immunity (Physiologic effect)Glycerol (Chemical structure)Increased Histamine Release (Physiologic effect)Increased IgG Production (Physiologic effect)
- Identifiers
- Product ID 68788-7266_916ab19f-4424-41c3-af5e-d75ddddd2ba6SPL ID 916ab19f-4424-41c3-af5e-d75ddddd2ba6SPL set ID dd646c72-8f47-43c6-a734-db0dcc8cd4d1RxCUI 259581UNII PDC6A3C0OX, 3NXW29V3WO, B697894SGQ
- Pharmacologic class
- Non-Standardized Chemical Allergen
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. Ophthalmic products like this are usually dispensed by a pharmacy and billed by NDC.
- NDC on a medical claim
N468788726600followed by a unit qualifier and the quantityPackage 68788-7266-00. 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)
Uses • for protection against further irritation • for temporary relief of burning and irritation due to dryness of the eye
Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.
About NDC 68788-7266
- What is NDC 68788-7266?
- 68788-7266 is the product NDC for Artificial Tears (glycerin), Glycerin .002 mg/mg + 2 more ingredients solution/ drops, listed with the FDA by Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
- What drug is associated with this NDC?
- Artificial Tears (Glycerin).
- What is the active ingredient?
- Glycerin, Hypromellose, Unspecified, Polyethylene glycol 400.
- Who is the labeler?
- Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc., NDC labeler code 68788. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
- What other NDCs exist for Artificial Tears?
- 5 other product NDCs are listed under this name. See all Artificial Tears NDCs.
- Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?
- Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory. See Billing references above.
Related NDCs: other Artificial Tears products
Other finished products listed under the same name: strengths, forms and labelers.
| Product | Strength | Form · route | Labeler | Product NDC | Package NDCs (11-digit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Tears | Dextran 70 1 mg/mL + 2 more ingredients | Solution/ dropsOphthalmic | AvPAK | 50268-043 | 50268-0043-15 |
| Artificial Tearspolyvinyl alcohol, povidone | Polyvinyl alcohol, Unspecified .5 g/100mL; Povidone .6 g/100mL | SolutionOphthalmic | NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. | 68071-4914 | 68071-4914-05 |
| Artificial Tearsglycerin | Glycerin .002 mg/mg + 2 more ingredients | Solution/ dropsOphthalmic | Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp | 57896-181 | 57896-0181-05 |
| Artificial Tearsglycerin | Glycerin .002 mg/mg + 2 more ingredients | Solution/ dropsOphthalmic | NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. | 68071-4555 | 68071-4555-05 |
| Artificial Tearspolyvinyl alcohol, povidone | Povidone, Unspecified 6 mg/mL; Polyvinyl alcohol, Unspecified 5 mg/mL | Solution/ dropsOphthalmic | KC Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 55651-008 | 55651-0008-01 |