What is NDC 68788-8078?

68788-8078 is the product NDC for hydrocortisone, Hydrocortisone 1 g/100g cream, listed with the FDA by Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

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 hydrocortisone?

171 other product NDCs are listed under this name.

Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?

Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory.

hydrocortisone NDC 68788-8078 | National Drug Code

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)68788-8078Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width68788-8078Add 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
68788-8078-2	6878880780268788807802	1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (68788-8078-2) / 28 g in 1 TUBEMarketed from Sep 3, 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): hydrocortisone
Generic name (nonproprietary): hydrocortisone
Active ingredients: Hydrocortisone — 1 g/100g
Dosage form: Cream
Route: Topical
Labeler: Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.NDC labeler code 68788
Product type: Over-the-counter drug
Marketing category: OTC monograph drugApplication part348
Marketing start: Sep 3, 2021
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2027
Other FDA classes: Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists (Mechanism)
Identifiers: Product ID 68788-8078_be97b8ac-56c7-456f-b7b3-17c89a82a503SPL ID be97b8ac-56c7-456f-b7b3-17c89a82a503SPL set ID 12cd35e3-e707-4551-b778-bf615c1a8d32RxCUI 106258UNII WI4X0X7BPJ
Pharmacologic class: Corticosteroid

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. Topical products like this are usually dispensed by a pharmacy and billed by NDC.

NDC on a medical claim

N468788807802 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 68788-8078-02. 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 May 11, 2026.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

Uses • temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to: • eczema • insect bites • poison ivy, oak, or sumac • soaps • detergents • cosmetics • jewelry • seborrheic dermatitis • psoriasis • temporarily relieves external anal and genital itching • other uses of this product should only be under the advice and supervision of a doctor

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About NDC 68788-8078

What is NDC 68788-8078?: 68788-8078 is the product NDC for hydrocortisone, Hydrocortisone 1 g/100g cream, 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?: hydrocortisone.
What is the active ingredient?: Hydrocortisone.
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 hydrocortisone?: 171 other product NDCs are listed under this name. See all hydrocortisone 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 hydrocortisone NDCs
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC	Package NDCs (11-digit)
Hydrocortisone	Hydrocortisone 1 g/100g	LotionTopical	Amazon.com Services LLC	72288-469	72288-0469-25
Hydrocortisone	Hydrocortisone 10 mg/1	TabletOral	Solco Healthcare LLC	43547-893	43547-0893-10
Hydrocortisone	Hydrocortisone 5 mg/1	TabletOral	Solco Healthcare LLC	43547-892	43547-0892-05
Hydrocortisone	Hydrocortisone 20 mg/1	TabletOral	Solco Healthcare LLC	43547-894	43547-0894-10
Hydrocortisone	Hydrocortisone 1 g/100g	CreamTopical	Amazon.com Services LLC	72288-713	72288-0713-64
Hydrocortisone	Hydrocortisone 25 mg/g	CreamTopical	Encube Ethicals, Inc.	21922-065	21922-0065-0521922-0065-30
Hydrocortisone	Hydrocortisone 20 mg/g	GelTopical	Redmont Pharmaceuticals, LLC	71741-455	71741-0455-31
Hydrocortisone	Hydrocortisone 10 mg/g	CreamTopical	Sportpharm LLC	85766-166	85766-0166-1085766-0166-25
hydrocortisone	Hydrocortisone 1 g/100g	CreamTopical	Sportpharm LLC	85766-151	85766-0151-28
Hydrocortisonehydrocortisone cream 1%	Hydrocortisone 1 g/100g	CreamTopical	Aldermed Inc.	87236-004	87236-0004-09

All 172 hydrocortisone NDCs

Other NDCs under part348

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

FDA NDC Directory listings under part348
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC
Analgesicmenthol	Menthol 70 mg/L	GelTopical	Safetec of America, Inc.	61010-8202
Arthritis Pain Relieving Creammenthol, methyl salicylate	Menthol 12 g/1; Methyl salicylate 19.5 g/1	CreamTopical	International Nature Nutraceuticals, Inc.	51367-036
Assured Vaporizing Chest Rubcamphor and eucalyptus oil and menthol	Camphor (Synthetic) 4.7 g/100g + 2 more ingredients	OintmentTopical	Greenbrier International, Inc.	33992-7996
Avedana Cool Hot Icementhol	Menthol 2 g/100g	GelTopical	Unipack, Inc.	43749-321
Best Choice Itch Reliefdiphenhydramine hcl, zinc acetate	Zinc acetate .1 g/100mL; Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 2 g/100mL	SprayTopical	Valu Merchandisers	63941-259
Capsaicin Pain Reliefcapsaicin	Capsaicin .702 mg/1	PatchTopical	Kareway Product, Inc.	67510-0303
Cirlutonecamphor	Camphor (Synthetic) .6 g/100g	OintmentTopical	Herbal Health LLC	71917-001
Cold Leaf Nutrition Muscle And Joint Pain Reliefmenthol	Menthol 37 mg/mL	GelTopical	NATURAL ESSENTIALS, INC.	66902-114
CVS Pain Relieving First Aid Antisepticlidocaine hydrochloride, benzalkonium chloride	Lidocaine hydrochloride .025 g/g; Benzalkonium chloride .0013 g/g	SprayTopical	CVS Pharmacy	69842-615
CVS Pharmacy Sensitive Medicated Creambenzocaine, benzalkonium chloride	Benzocaine .05 g/g; Benzalkonium chloride .0013 g/g	CreamTopical	CVS Pharmacy	69842-638
CVS Sore Muscle Rub Vanishing Scentmenthol	Menthol .025 g/g	CreamTopical	CVS Pharmacy	69842-712
Deeveeant Numblidocaine	Lidocaine 40 mg/g	CreamTopical	Valekista Limited	71383-014
Discount Drug Mart Anti-itchhydrocortisone	Hydrocortisone 1 g/100g	CreamTopical	DISCOUNT DRUG MART, INC.	53943-269
Discount Drug Mart Regular Strength Itch Stoppingdiphenhydramine hydrochloride, zinc acetate	Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 10 mg/g; Zinc acetate 1 mg/g	CreamTopical	Discount Drug Mart	53943-261
Dollar General Medicated Pain Relief Patchcamphor, menthol, methyl salicylate	Camphor (Synthetic) 3.1 g/100g + 2 more ingredients	PatchTopical	DOLGENCORP, LLC	55910-907
Dr. Bluementhol	Menthol 4.58 g/100g	GelTopical	Indiana Botanic Gardens	10578-131
Ebsl-5lidocaine hydrochloride	—	Kit	Water-Jel Technologies	59898-140
Ebss-5lidocaine hydrochloride	—	Kit	Water-Jel Technologies	59898-160
Fast Freezecamphor (natural), menthol	Camphor (Natural) 2 mg/g; Menthol 35 mg/g	GelTopical	Natural Essentials Inc.	66902-000
Fire Outbenzocaine and menthol	Benzocaine 200 mg/mL; Menthol, Unspecified form 10 mg/mL	SolutionTopical	Randob Ltd.	52412-300

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