What is a National Drug Code (NDC)?
The NDC, or National Drug Code, is a unique 10-digit or 11-digit, 3-segment number, and a universal product identifier for human drugs in the United States.
The 3 segments of the NDC identify: the labeler, the product, and the commercial package size.
- The first set of numbers in the NDC identifies the labeler, such as the drug manufacturer, repackager, or distributor.
- 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.
- Finally, the third set is the package code, which identifies package sizes and types.
Searching by NDC
Trust.med’s Registry is searchable by National Drug Code (NDC). The NDC is printed on the label of human drugs in the United States. This makes the NDC an idea search parameter for locating contact and product information.
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How is the NDC formatted?
The 10-digit NDC will be in one of the following configurations: 4-4-2, 5-3-2, or 5-4-1, meaning that there are 4 or 5 digits for the labeler code, 4 or 3 digits for the product code and 2 or 1 digit(s) for the package code.
An Example NDC
More about National Drug Code
Learn more about the National Drug Code from the FDA.
Search National Drug Codes
Search the FDA’s National Drug Code Directory.