Definitions for "National Drug Code"
A national classification system for identification of drugs. Similar to the universal product code (UPC).
A numerical coding system for drug identification. NDC numbers are assigned by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are typically used to bill health insurance companies for the drugs you receive. The NDC number for ENBREL is 55513-177-07.
The single basic identifier for all forms of pharmaceutical products in the health industry. Pharmacy computer systems, third-party prescription claims processing, and sales tracking, reporting, and industry support services all use the NDC to identify, describe, and pay for pharmaceutical services.