Matt Sample breaks down the operational hurdles and strategies for transitioning to the FDA’s new 12-digit NDC format. While ...

The FDA's March 7, 2026 final rule mandating a uniform 12-digit National Drug Code—effective March 7, 2033, with a three-year ...

The guidance describes procedures for obtaining an additional National Drug Code for prescription drugs imported into the United States. On Dec. 18, 2019, FDA published draft guidance that details the ...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has confirmed that the National Drug Code (NDC) system will shift to a uniform 12-digit format, replacing the current 10-digit structure used to identify ...