NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory
Product NDC (as listed)71610-837Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.
Product NDC at billing width71610-0837Add 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 NDC11-digit (billing)PackageCopy
71610-837-30716100837307161008373030 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (71610-837-30)Marketed from May 31, 2024
71610-837-53716100837537161008375360 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (71610-837-53)Marketed from May 31, 2024
71610-837-60716100837607161008376090 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (71610-837-60)Marketed from May 31, 2024
71610-837-707161008377071610083770120 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (71610-837-70)Marketed from May 31, 2024
71610-837-807161008378071610083780180 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (71610-837-80)Marketed from May 31, 2024
71610-837-947161008379471610083794360 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (71610-837-94)Marketed from May 31, 2024

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)
Metformin Hydrochloride
Generic name (nonproprietary)
metformin hydrochloride
Active ingredients
Metformin hydrochloride — 500 mg/1
Dosage form
Tablet, Extended release
Route
Oral
Labeler
Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLCNDC labeler code 71610
Product type
Prescription drug
Marketing category
ANDA — Abbreviated New Drug Application (generic)Application ANDA 201991
Marketing start
Listing expires
Other FDA classes
Biguanides (Chemical structure)
Identifiers
Product ID 71610-837_1a0499c1-6f4c-d51b-e063-6294a90a72fbSPL ID 1a0499c1-6f4c-d51b-e063-6294a90a72fbSPL set ID 1a047fc0-196e-79af-e063-6394a90a1e0dRxCUI 860975UNII 786Z46389E
Pharmacologic class
Biguanide

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

N471610083730 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 71610-0837-30. 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 . This label includes a boxed warning.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

Metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets are a biguanide indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. ( 1 )

Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.

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About NDC 71610-837

What is NDC 71610-837?
71610-837 is the product NDC for Metformin Hydrochloride, Metformin hydrochloride 500 mg/1 tablet, extended release, listed with the FDA by Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC. It has 6 package NDCs, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?
Metformin Hydrochloride.
What is the active ingredient?
Metformin hydrochloride.
Who is the labeler?
Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC, NDC labeler code 71610. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
What other NDCs exist for Metformin Hydrochloride?
366 other product NDCs are listed under this name. See all Metformin Hydrochloride 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 Metformin Hydrochloride NDCs
ProductStrengthForm · routeLabelerProduct NDCPackage NDCs (11-digit)
Metformin HydrochlorideMetformin hydrochloride 1000 mg/1Tablet, Film coatedOralREMEDYREPACK INC.70518-478170518-4781-00
Metformin HydrochlorideMetformin hydrochloride 500 mg/1Tablet, Extended releaseOralMarlex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.10135-82310135-0823-0510135-0823-1010135-0823-30+5 more
Metformin HydrochlorideMetformin hydrochloride 750 mg/1Tablet, Extended releaseOralMarlex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.10135-82410135-0824-0510135-0824-1010135-0824-90
Metformin HydrochlorideMetformin hydrochloride 1000 mg/1Tablet, Film coatedOralPreferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.68788-418568788-4185-0168788-4185-0368788-4185-06+3 more
Metformin HydrochlorideMetformin hydrochloride 625 mg/1TabletOralScieGen Pharmaceuticals Inc50228-58850228-0588-0550228-0588-30
Metformin HydrochlorideMetformin hydrochloride 750 mg/1TabletOralScieGen Pharmaceuticals Inc50228-58950228-0589-0550228-0589-30
Metformin HydrochlorideMetformin hydrochloride 1000 mg/1Tablet, Extended releaseOralREMEDYREPACK INC.70518-471070518-4710-0070518-4710-02
Metformin HydrochlorideMetformin hydrochloride 500 mg/1TabletOralREMEDYREPACK INC.70518-469870518-4698-00
Metformin HydrochlorideMetformin hydrochloride 1000 mg/1Tablet, Film coatedOralAdvanced Rx of Tennessee, LLC80425-059180425-0591-0180425-0591-0280425-0591-03+1 more
Metformin HydrochlorideMetformin hydrochloride 1000 mg/1TabletOralUnit Dose Solutions, Inc.87441-05487441-0054-01

All 367 Metformin Hydrochloride NDCs

Other NDCs under ANDA 201991

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

FDA NDC Directory listings under ANDA 201991
ProductStrengthForm · routeLabelerProduct NDC
Metformin HydrochlorideMetformin hydrochloride 500 mg/1Tablet, Extended releaseOralNCS HealthCare of KY, LLC dba Vangard Labs0615-8289
Metformin HydrochlorideMetformin hydrochloride 500 mg/1Tablet, Extended releaseOralQPharma Inc42708-201
Metformin HydrochlorideMetformin hydrochloride 500 mg/1Tablet, Extended releaseOralA-S Medication Solutions50090-1494
Metformin HydrochlorideMetformin hydrochloride 500 mg/1Tablet, Extended releaseOralA-S Medication Solutions50090-7116
Metformin HydrochlorideMetformin hydrochloride 500 mg/1Tablet, Extended releaseOralA-S Medication Solutions50090-7579
Metformin HydrochlorideMetformin hydrochloride 500 mg/1Tablet, Extended releaseOralNorthwind Health Company, LLC51655-559
Metformin hydrochlorideMetformin hydrochloride 500 mg/1Tablet, Extended releaseOralProficient Rx LP63187-779
Metformin HydrochlorideMetformin hydrochloride 500 mg/1Tablet, Extended releaseOralAscend Laboratories, LLC67877-159
Metformin hydrochlorideMetformin hydrochloride 500 mg/1Tablet, Extended releaseOralNuCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.68071-1419
Metformin HydrochlorideMetformin hydrochloride 500 mg/1Tablet, Extended releaseOralPreferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.68788-8814
Metformin HydrochlorideMetformin hydrochloride 500 mg/1Tablet, Extended releaseOralBryant Ranch Prepack71335-0886
Metformin HydrochlorideMetformin hydrochloride 500 mg/1Tablet, Extended releaseOralPD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.72789-400
Metformin HydrochlorideMetformin hydrochloride 500 mg/1Tablet, Extended releaseOralPD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.72789-455
Metformin Hydrochloride ERmetformin hydrochlorideMetformin hydrochloride 500 mg/1Tablet, Extended releaseOralLeading Pharma, LLC69315-410

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