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ndc primary indicator

ndc_prim_ind
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The primary designation flag for a national drug code. Used to track the current state or condition of the ndc. 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_prim_ind

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  ndc_prim_ind VARCHAR(100),  -- ndc primary indicator
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  ndc_prim_ind as ndc_primary_indicator
FROM claims;

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