What is NDC 72189-424?

72189-424 is the product NDC for Escitalopram, Escitalopram oxalate 10 mg/1 tablet, film coated, listed with the FDA by Direct_Rx. It has 2 package NDCs, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

Direct_Rx, 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 Escitalopram?

108 other product NDCs are listed under this name.

Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?

Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory.

Escitalopram NDC 72189-424 | National Drug Code

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)72189-424Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width72189-0424Add 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
72189-424-30	7218904243072189042430	30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (72189-424-30)Marketed from Feb 8, 2023
72189-424-90	7218904249072189042490	90 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (72189-424-90)Marketed from Feb 8, 2023

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): Escitalopram
Generic name (nonproprietary): escitalopram
Active ingredients: Escitalopram oxalate — 10 mg/1
Dosage form: Tablet, Film coated
Route: Oral
Labeler: Direct_RxNDC labeler code 72189
Product type: Prescription drug
Marketing category: ANDA — Abbreviated New Drug Application (generic)Application ANDA 078032
Marketing start: Feb 8, 2023
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2027
Other FDA classes: Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors (Mechanism)
Identifiers: Product ID 72189-424_4c4bbd86-4e28-c73d-e063-6294a90a72d6SPL ID 4c4bbd86-4e28-c73d-e063-6294a90a72d6SPL set ID f435d670-87ff-f226-e053-2a95a90ac0eeRxCUI 349332UNII 5U85DBW7LO
Pharmacologic class: Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor

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

N472189042430 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 72189-0424-30. 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 Mar 5, 2026. This label includes a boxed warning.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

1.1 Major Depressive Disorder Escitalopram is indicated for the acute and maintenance treatment of major depressive disorder in adults and in adolescents 12 to 17 years of age [see Clinical Studies (14.1)]. A major depressive episode (DSM-IV) implies a prominent and relatively persistent (nearly every day for at least 2 weeks) depressed or dysphoric mood that usually interferes with daily functioning, and includes at least five of the following nine symptoms: depressed mood, loss of interest in usual activities, significant change in weight and/or appetite, insomnia or hypersomnia, psychomotor agitation or retardation, increased fatigue, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, slowed thinking or…

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About NDC 72189-424

What is NDC 72189-424?: 72189-424 is the product NDC for Escitalopram, Escitalopram oxalate 10 mg/1 tablet, film coated, listed with the FDA by Direct_Rx. It has 2 package NDCs, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: Escitalopram.
What is the active ingredient?: Escitalopram oxalate.
Who is the labeler?: Direct_Rx, 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 Escitalopram?: 108 other product NDCs are listed under this name. See all Escitalopram 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 Escitalopram NDCs
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC	Package NDCs (11-digit)
escitalopram	Escitalopram oxalate 20 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.	68788-4171	68788-4171-0168788-4171-0368788-4171-06+2 more
Escitalopram	Escitalopram oxalate 10 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	Coupler LLC	67046-0355	67046-0355-03
Escitalopram	Escitalopram oxalate 10 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	REMEDYREPACK INC.	70518-4567	70518-4567-00
escitalopram	Escitalopram oxalate 15 mg/1	CapsuleOral	Almatica Pharma LLC	52427-795	52427-0795-30
Escitalopram	Escitalopram oxalate 5 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	American Health Packaging	60687-865	60687-0865-01
escitalopram	Escitalopram oxalate 5 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	REMEDYREPACK INC.	70518-4300	70518-4300-0070518-4300-01
escitalopram	Escitalopram oxalate 20 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	Coupler LLC	67046-1465	67046-1465-03
escitalopram	Escitalopram oxalate 5 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	Coupler LLC	67046-1472	67046-1472-03
escitalopram	Escitalopram oxalate 20 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	REMEDYREPACK INC.	70518-4239	70518-4239-0070518-4239-0170518-4239-02+1 more
escitalopram	Escitalopram oxalate 20 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.	68788-8723	68788-8723-0168788-8723-0368788-8723-06+2 more

All 109 Escitalopram NDCs

Other NDCs under ANDA 078032

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

FDA NDC Directory listings under ANDA 078032
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC
Escitalopram	Escitalopram oxalate 10 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	QPharma, Inc.	42708-155
Escitalopram	Escitalopram oxalate 20 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	QPharma, Inc.	42708-163
Escitalopram	Escitalopram oxalate 5 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	SOLCO HEALTHCARE US, LLC	43547-280
Escitalopram	Escitalopram oxalate 10 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	SOLCO HEALTHCARE US, LLC	43547-281
Escitalopram	Escitalopram oxalate 20 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	SOLCO HEALTHCARE US, LLC	43547-282
Escitalopram	Escitalopram oxalate 5 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	A-S Medication Solutions	50090-5312
Escitalopram	Escitalopram oxalate 10 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	A-S Medication Solutions	50090-6190
Escitalopram	Escitalopram oxalate 10 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	A-S Medication Solutions	50090-6191
Escitalopram	Escitalopram oxalate 20 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	A-S Medication Solutions	50090-6534
Escitalopram	Escitalopram oxalate 20 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	A-S Medication Solutions	50090-6897
Escitalopram	Escitalopram oxalate 5 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	Northwind Health Company, LLC	51655-116
Escitalopram	Escitalopram oxalate 10 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	Northwind Health Company, LLC	51655-277
Escitalopram	Escitalopram oxalate 20 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	Northwind Health Company, LLC	51655-284
Escitalopram	Escitalopram oxalate 5 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	American Health Packaging	60687-865
Escitalopram	Escitalopram oxalate 10 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	Coupler LLC	67046-0355
Escitalopram	Escitalopram oxalate 20 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	RedPharm Drug, Inc.	67296-1421
Escitalopram	Escitalopram oxalate 5 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	BluePoint Laboratories	68001-591
Escitalopram	Escitalopram oxalate 10 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	BluePoint Laboratories	68001-592
Escitalopram	Escitalopram oxalate 20 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	BluePoint Laboratories	68001-593
Escitalopram	Escitalopram oxalate 20 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.	68071-5248

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