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National Drug Code (NDC)

National Drug Code (NDC)

NDC code Identifies the labeler/vendor, product and trade package size: the first segment (five digits-the labeler code-is assigned by FDA; the second segment-the product code-identifies a specific strength, dosage form and formulation for a particular firm; the third segments (last five digits)-the package code-identifies package size.