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ndc system identifier

ndc_sys_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The system-generated unique id 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_sys_id

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  ndc_sys_id VARCHAR(100),  -- ndc system identifier
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  ndc_sys_id as ndc_system_identifier
FROM claims;

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