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NDC codes, dispensing, PBM, RxNorm and formulary management

1,921 pharmacy terms

ndc created timendc_crtd_tm

The timestamp recording the exact time a National Drug Code record was created in the pharmacy or drug data system. Combined with the created date to provide a precise audit trail entry, supporting data integrity reviews and system reconciliation in pharmacy benefit management platforms.

ndc creatininendc_cr

The kidney function marker for a national drug code. Used in healthcare data management and clinical workflows. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for ndc management and reporting.

ndc datendc_dt

A general-purpose date field associated with a National Drug Code transaction or record, such as the dispensing date or effective date of a formulary status change. Context-dependent within pharmacy claims and drug utilization systems to capture key drug-related event timing.

ndc datetimendc_dttm

A combined date and time value capturing a specific moment associated with a National Drug Code event, such as a prescription fill timestamp or formulary update. Used in pharmacy operations and claims systems where precise chronological tracking of drug transactions is required for auditing or sequencing.

ndc dea numberndc_dea_nbr

The Drug Enforcement Administration registration number linked to a prescriber or pharmacy associated with a controlled substance identified by its National Drug Code. Required for Schedule II-V drug dispensing validation, controlled substance monitoring programs, and compliance reporting to federal and state regulatory agencies.

ndc death datendc_death_dt

The date of death for a national drug code. Used to track temporal information related to ndc death date. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for ndc management and reporting.

ndc deductible amountndc_ded_amt

The dollar amount applied toward a member's deductible for a pharmacy claim line identified by a specific National Drug Code. Used in pharmacy benefit adjudication to track cost-sharing obligations before insurance coverage begins for drug transactions.

ndc deleted datendc_del_dt

The date on which a National Drug Code record was marked as deleted within the pharmacy reference database or formulary system. Used to maintain audit history and ensure accurate drug code management when NDCs are removed from active use or replaced by updated codes.

ndc deleted indicatorndc_del_ind

A flag identifying whether a National Drug Code has been removed from the active pharmacy formulary or drug reference database. Used in pharmacy benefit management to prevent adjudication of claims submitted with inactive or discontinued NDC codes.

ndc descriptionndc_desc

The human-readable text label associated with a National Drug Code, typically including the drug name, strength, dosage form, and manufacturer. Used in pharmacy claims processing, formulary management, and clinical reporting to clearly identify specific drug products.

ndc detailndc_dtl

Granular product-level information associated with a National Drug Code, including package size, labeler, and product segment identifiers. Used in pharmacy benefit management and drug reference systems to support accurate drug identification, claims adjudication, and utilization reporting.

ndc due datendc_due_dt

The date by which a payment or reimbursement obligation related to a National Drug Code transaction must be settled. Used in pharmacy claims and rebate management workflows to track financial deadlines associated with drug-level billing and manufacturer rebate agreements.

ndc durationndc_dur

The length of time a National Drug Code record remains valid or active within a pharmacy benefit system or drug reference database. Used in formulary management to define the period during which an NDC is eligible for claims adjudication and reimbursement processing.

ndc effective datendc_eff_dt

The date on which a National Drug Code becomes active and eligible for use in pharmacy claims adjudication or formulary benefit processing. Used to manage drug code lifecycle, formulary updates, and pricing schedules within pharmacy benefit management systems.

ndc emailndc_eml

An electronic mail address associated with the contact or administrative record linked to a National Drug Code entry in a pharmacy reference or formulary system. Used for communication and notification purposes in drug code management and pharmacy benefit administration workflows.

ndc emergency indicatorndc_emerg_ind

A flag identifying whether a pharmacy claim or drug transaction associated with a National Drug Code qualifies as an emergency dispensing event. Used in pharmacy benefit adjudication to apply appropriate cost-sharing rules, override restrictions, and support emergency supply dispensing scenarios.

ndc end datendc_end_dt

The date on which a National Drug Code is no longer valid or eligible for pharmacy claims adjudication within a benefit plan or drug formulary. Used in pharmacy benefit management to enforce drug code expiration and prevent reimbursement of discontinued or delisted drug products.

ndc end timendc_end_tm

The specific timestamp marking the end of a National Drug Code's validity period within a pharmacy system or adjudication engine. Used alongside end date to provide precise lifecycle boundaries for NDC records in formulary management and real-time claims processing.

ndc enrollment statusndc_enrl_sts

The current participation status of a National Drug Code within a pharmacy benefit plan or formulary program. Used in pharmacy benefit management to determine whether a specific drug product is actively enrolled, suspended, or terminated for coverage and reimbursement eligibility.

ndc entered byndc_ent_by

The identifier of the user or system that created or updated a National Drug Code record within a pharmacy benefit management or drug reference system. Used for audit trail purposes to track data entry accountability and support quality control in formulary and drug database administration.

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