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ndc license number

ndc_lic_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The professional license identifier 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_lic_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  ndc_lic_nbr as ndc_license_number
FROM claims;

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