what is an ndc number
NDC means National Drug Code. The National Drug Code is a unique ten-digit number and serves as a product identifier for human drugs in commercial distribution. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) assigns the first five digits (known as the labeler code) and the registrant assigns the last five digits (known as the product and package codes). The assignment of an NDC number does not denote approval of the product by the FDA. In fact, the assignment of an NDC number just represents the registration of a product for commercial distribution. Each drug product is assigned a unique 10-digit, 3-segment number.