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ndc language

ndc_lang
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The preferred communication language 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.

Standard Abbreviation

ndc_lang

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  ndc_lang VARCHAR(100),  -- ndc language
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  ndc_lang as ndc_language
FROM claims;

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