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ndc number
ndc_nbrgeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
National Drug Code - unique 10 or 11-digit identifier for medications assigned by FDA.
Standard Abbreviation
ndc_nbr
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
ndc_nbr VARCHAR(100), -- ndc number
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
ndc_nbr as ndc_number
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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