Question

When looking at a stock bottle the following NDC is noted on the bottle 63323-280-02. What does the middle section of numbers (280) tell you?

a. product code
b. package size
c. package type
d. manufacturer

Answer 1

The middle section of an NDC, which is '280' in the given example, represents the product code. It specifies the product's strength, dosage form, and formulation for that specific manufacturer. Option A is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

The middle section of numbers in an NDC (National Drug Code), in this case, 280, tells you the product code. The NDC is structured in three segments. The first segment, which is four or five digits long, identifies the labeler (manufacturer, repackager, or distributor).

The second segment, which is the middle section of three or four digits, is the product code that identifies a specific strength, dosage form, and formulation for a particular firm. The third segment, which consists of one or two digits, is the package code that identifies package sizes and types.

The middle section of numbers in the NDC (National Drug Code) on a stock bottle represents the package size. In the given example 63323-280-02, the '280' indicates the size of the package. This could refer to the quantity or volume of the product contained in the bottle.