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ndc dea number

ndc_dea_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The drug enforcement administration number for a national drug code. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the ndc across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for ndc management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

ndc_dea_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  ndc_dea_nbr VARCHAR(100),  -- ndc dea number
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  ndc_dea_nbr as ndc_dea_number
FROM claims;

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