How to Find the NDC Number on the Product

The National Drug Code (or NDC) is a unique 10-digit number that is assigned to pharmaceutical drugs that are manufactured for human consumption. Under the 1972 Drug Listing Act drug manufacturing companies must provide the Food and Drug Administration (or FDA) with a list of ingredients used in the drugs. Once this is done, the FDA assigns the drug an NDC number. Drugs are reported and identified using the NDC. You can find the NDC number for any product as long as you have access to a computer with Internet access.

Instructions

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  Access the "National Drug Code Directory." The Federal Food and Drug Administration (or FDA) maintains a database of FDA-approved medications and medications pending approval. Click the "Search national Drug Code Directory" link.

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  Choose your search option. You may search by drug name, company name, application number or active ingredients.

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  Input the require information. For example, if you want the NDC for Paxil then type "Paxil" in the blank field. Select "Submit Query." The results page includes information such as the drug's trade name, an abbreviated NDC number and strength.

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  Click the abbreviated NDC number for your specific drug. For example, if you need the NDC for Paxil tablets 40MG you'll click the abbreviated NDC number for that Paxil classification. A table will appear displaying the complete NDC number.