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What does NDC mean on a package?
National Drug Code
The NDC, or National Drug Code, is a unique 10-digit, 3-segment number. It is a universal product identifier for human drugs in the United States. The code is present on all nonprescription (OTC) and prescription medication packages and inserts in the US.
How can I lookup an NDC number?
This number, known as the NDC, identifies the labeler, product, and trade package size. The first segment, the labeler code, is assigned by the FDA. The NDC code can be found on the outside packaging of the drug. You can search with this number to find the exact drug you have.
Where is the NDC number on a pill bottle?
A National Drug Code (NDC) is a number that uniquely identifies your prescription medication, the drug manufacturer, the medication strength, and the packaging of your medication. An NDC can be up to 11-digits long and is printed on the label of your prescription bottle or packaging.
Why NDC code is required?
The first set of numbers in the NDC identifies the labeler, such as the drug manufacturer, repackager, or distributer. The second set of numbers is the product code, which identifies the specific strength, dosage form (i.e, capsule, tablet, liquid) and formulation of a drug for a specific labeler.
What do NDC numbers mean?
The National Drug Code (NDC) is the number which identifies a drug. The first 5 digits identify the labeler code representing the manufacturer of the drug and are assigned by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). ▪ The next 4 digits identify the specific drug product and are assigned by the manufacturer.
How long are NDC codes?
10-digit
An NDC is a unique 10-digit, 3-segment identifier which is assigned to all drugs in U.S. commercial distribution. An NDC is proposed by companies and assigned by FDA through the drug listing process. Current formats for the NDC sequence are 4-4-2, 5-4-1 and 5-3-2.
What is the NDC number?
NDC Number Each listed drug product listed is assigned a unique 10-digit, 3-segment number. This number, known as the NDC, identifies the labeler, product, and trade package size. The first segment, the labeler code, is assigned by the FDA.
How are NDC numbers assigned?
NDC Number The first segment, the labeler code, is assigned by the FDA. A labeler is any firm that manufactures (including repackers or relabelers), or distributes (under its own name) the drug. The second segment, the product code, identifies a specific strength, dosage form, and formulation for a particular firm.
What NDC format means?
The National Drug Code (NDC) is the number which identifies a drug. The first 5 digits identify the labeler code representing the manufacturer of the drug and are assigned by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). ▪ The next 4 digits identify the specific drug product and are assigned by the manufacturer.