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FDA Finalizes Shift to Standardized 12‑Digit NDC Format
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalized its rule to transition all National Drug Codes (NDCs) to a uniform 12‑digit format. NDCs are codes used by the FDA to uniquely identify drugs marketed in the US.
The current standard is a unique 10-digit number broken into three segments, including the labeler code, product code, and package code. The FDA estimates that under the current coding system, it will run out of codes in ten to fifteen years. Beginning March 7, 2033, the agency will begin assigning new 12‑digit NDCs and require conversion of existing 10‑digit codes.
This change is intended to prevent code exhaustion and standardize labeler, product, and package codes. To support industry readiness, the rule provides a 7‑year implementation...
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FDA Finalizes Shift to Standardized 12‑Digit NDC Format
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalized its rule to transition all National Drug Codes (NDCs) to a uniform 12‑digit format. NDCs are codes used by the FDA to uniquely identify...
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