What is an NDC?
It's the code that pins down your exact medication, down to the company that made it. Two bottles of the same drug from two different makers have two different NDCs, and that's the whole reason it matters here.
The first group is the labeler code, the company whose name is on the package. Usually the maker, though not always.
Where to find it
Look on your prescription bottle or the box the medicine came in. Somewhere on the label you'll see the letters NDC followed by a string of numbers in two or three groups. On a pharmacy vial it's often near the drug name or the small print at the bottom. On a manufacturer box it's usually printed by the barcode.
Why your digits might look different
The full NDC is eleven digits, split five, then four, then two. Manufacturers don't always print it that way. To save space some drop a leading zero from one of the groups, so the same code can show up in a few shapes.
| What you might see | Groups | Example on the box |
|---|---|---|
| The full form | 5-4-2 | 00069-2587-68 |
| Short first group | 4-4-2 | 0069-2587-68 |
| Short middle group | 5-3-2 | 12345-123-12 |
| Short last group | 5-4-1 | 12345-1234-1 |
All four point to a real eleven-digit code once the missing zero is put back. You don't have to work that out. Type in exactly what's on your bottle and our search fills in the zero for you.
Can't find it, or it won't match? Search by the medication name instead, then pick your manufacturer from the list. If we don't have your exact NDC yet, leave your email and we'll contact the manufacturer and write back when we have a verified answer.
HalalScript reports medication ingredient information reviewed by a licensed Texas pharmacist. Not medical or religious advice, not a recommendation. Consult your provider and a qualified scholar.