What is NDC 72189-385?

72189-385 is the product NDC for Amoxil (amoxicillin oral susp), Amoxicillin 400 mg/5mL powder, for suspension, listed with the FDA by DirectRx. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

What drug is associated with this NDC?

Amoxil (Amoxicillin Oral Susp).

DirectRx, NDC labeler code 72189. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.

What other NDCs exist for Amoxil?

None: this is the only finished product listed under this name.

Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?

Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory.

Amoxil NDC 72189-385 | National Drug Code

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)72189-385Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width72189-0385Add 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
72189-385-32	7218903853272189038532	100 mL in 1 BOTTLE (72189-385-32)Marketed from Oct 21, 2022

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): Amoxil
Generic name (nonproprietary): amoxicillin oral susp
Active ingredients: Amoxicillin — 400 mg/5mL
Dosage form: Powder, For suspension
Route: Oral
Labeler: DirectRxNDC labeler code 72189
Product type: Prescription drug
Marketing category: ANDA — Abbreviated New Drug Application (generic)Application ANDA 065325
Marketing start: Oct 21, 2022
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2026
Other FDA classes: Penicillins (Chemical structure)
Identifiers: Product ID 72189-385_2c4cbe6c-c27d-15fe-e063-6294a90ac409SPL ID 2c4cbe6c-c27d-15fe-e063-6294a90ac409SPL set ID ec7dd735-dc92-3d29-e053-2a95a90af549UNII 804826J2HU
Pharmacologic class: Penicillin-class Antibacterial

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

N472189038532 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 72189-0385-32. 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 Jan 22, 2025.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Amoxicillin and other antibacterial drugs, Amoxicillin for Oral Suspension should be used only to treat infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy. Amoxicillin for Oral Suspension is indicated in the treatment of infections due to susceptible (ONLY β-lactamase–negative) isolates of the designated bacteria in the condit…

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About NDC 72189-385

What is NDC 72189-385?: 72189-385 is the product NDC for Amoxil (amoxicillin oral susp), Amoxicillin 400 mg/5mL powder, for suspension, listed with the FDA by DirectRx. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: Amoxil (Amoxicillin Oral Susp).
What is the active ingredient?: Amoxicillin.
Who is the labeler?: DirectRx, NDC labeler code 72189. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
What other NDCs exist for Amoxil?: None: this is the only finished product listed under this name.
Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?: Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory. See Billing references above.

Other NDCs under ANDA 065325

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

FDA NDC Directory listings under ANDA 065325
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC
Amoxicillin	Amoxicillin 200 mg/5mL	Powder, For suspensionOral	Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.	0143-9886
Amoxicillin	Amoxicillin 400 mg/5mL	Powder, For suspensionOral	Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.	0143-9887
Amoxicillin	Amoxicillin 400 mg/5mL	Powder, For suspensionOral	A-S Medication Solutions	50090-0858
Amoxicillin	Amoxicillin 400 mg/5mL	Powder, For suspensionOral	A-S Medication Solutions	50090-1086
Amoxicillin	Amoxicillin 400 mg/5mL	Powder, For suspensionOral	A-S Medication Solutions	50090-1347
Amoxicillin	Amoxicillin 400 mg/5mL	Powder, For suspensionOral	NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.	68071-1675
Amoxicillin	Amoxicillin 400 mg/5mL	Powder, For suspensionOral	NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.	68071-4796
Amoxicillin	Amoxicillin 200 mg/5mL	Powder, For suspensionOral	Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.	68788-7323
Amoxicillin	Amoxicillin 400 mg/5mL	Powder, For suspensionOral	Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.	68788-8730
Amoxicillin	Amoxicillin 200 mg/5mL	Powder, For suspensionOral	Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.	68788-8852
Amoxicillin	Amoxicillin 400 mg/5mL	Powder, For suspensionOral	Proficient Rx LP	71205-422

Amoxil (Amoxicillin oral susp) NDC 72189-385