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NDC codes, dispensing, PBM, RxNorm and formulary management

1,921 pharmacy terms

ndc referencendc_ref

Stores a cross-reference identifier linking a National Drug Code to an external source such as a drug compendium, formulary database, manufacturer record, or regulatory filing. Used in pharmacy systems to validate NDC data and retrieve supplemental drug product attributes.

ndc resolution datendc_resol_dt

Records the date on which an issue, exception, or pending status associated with a National Drug Code was resolved, such as a formulary exclusion appeal, pricing dispute, or drug recall action. Used in pharmacy operations and claims management to track NDC lifecycle events.

ndc respirationndc_resp

The breathing rate value 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 resultndc_rslt

Captures the outcome of a pharmacy transaction, clinical review, or adjudication process associated with a National Drug Code, such as paid, denied, substituted, or flagged for review. Used in pharmacy claims and drug utilization review reporting to measure NDC-level processing outcomes.

ndc review systemsndc_ros

Identifies the pharmacy or clinical review platforms and systems that have evaluated or processed a specific National Drug Code, such as drug utilization review engines, formulary management tools, or prior authorization systems involved in the NDC adjudication workflow.

ndc revisionndc_rev

Tracks the version or update iteration of a National Drug Code record within a pharmacy database or formulary system. Used to manage changes to drug product attributes such as pricing, coverage status, or labeling updates and to maintain historical NDC data accuracy.

ndc riskndc_rsk

Indicates the clinical or safety risk level assigned to a National Drug Code based on factors such as drug interactions, contraindications, abuse potential, or high-alert medication status. Used in pharmacy benefit management and drug utilization review to flag medications requiring additional oversight.

ndc routendc_rte

Specifies the method of drug administration associated with a National Drug Code, such as oral, intravenous, topical, or subcutaneous. Used in pharmacy claims, formulary management, and clinical systems to ensure appropriate dispensing, billing, and coverage determination for the drug product.

ndc scheduled datendc_sched_dt

Records the planned date on which a drug identified by its National Drug Code is scheduled for dispensing, administration, or review within a pharmacy or clinical workflow. Used in medication management and pharmacy operations systems to coordinate drug fulfillment and patient care activities.

ndc scheduled timendc_sched_tm

Records the planned time at which a drug identified by its National Drug Code is scheduled for administration or dispensing within a pharmacy or clinical setting. Used in medication management systems to coordinate dosing schedules and ensure accurate, timely drug delivery to patients.

ndc scorendc_scr

Represents a composite or weighted numerical value assigned to a National Drug Code based on clinical effectiveness, safety profile, cost efficiency, or formulary preference criteria. Used in pharmacy benefit management and drug utilization review to support formulary placement and prescribing decision support.

ndc sequencendc_seq

Assigns an ordinal position to a National Drug Code within a set of related drug records, such as a multi-ingredient compound, a series of dispensing events, or a formulary tier listing. Used in pharmacy data systems to maintain processing order and organize NDC-level records accurately.

ndc service datendc_svc_dt

Records the date on which a drug identified by its National Drug Code was dispensed or administered to a patient as part of a pharmacy claim or clinical encounter. Used in pharmacy claims adjudication and drug utilization reporting to establish the timeline of drug service delivery.

ndc severityndc_sev

Indicates the clinical severity level associated with a National Drug Code, used in drug interaction and clinical decision support systems to classify the seriousness of adverse reactions, contraindications, or drug-drug interactions linked to a specific medication.

ndc sexndc_sex

Specifies the biological sex restriction or indication associated with a National Drug Code, identifying whether a drug is approved or indicated for male, female, or all patients, supporting formulary management and clinical appropriateness edits in pharmacy benefit systems.

ndc sourcendc_src

Identifies the originating reference database or authoritative system that supplied the National Drug Code record, such as FDA NDC Directory, First Databank, or Medi-Span, used to establish data lineage and resolve conflicts in pharmacy and claims processing systems.

ndc start datendc_start_dt

Records the date on which a National Drug Code became active or was first authorized for use, marking the beginning of the NDC's validity period in pharmacy drug databases, formulary management systems, and pharmacy claims adjudication platforms.

ndc start timendc_start_tm

Records the precise time at which a National Drug Code record or associated drug event became active within a pharmacy or clinical system, providing granular temporal tracking for audit trails, drug dispensing records, and medication administration logs.

ndc statendc_st

Captures the US state or territory associated with a National Drug Code record, typically used to identify the state where a drug product is registered, distributed, or where state-specific formulary restrictions and dispensing regulations apply in pharmacy benefit management.

ndc statusndc_sts

Indicates the current active or inactive status of a National Drug Code in the drug reference database, reflecting whether the product is currently marketed, discontinued, or recalled, used in pharmacy adjudication to validate claims and prevent dispensing of withdrawn medications.

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