National Drug Code Directory
The FDA National Drug Code Directory is a comprehensive database maintained by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration containing information about finished drug products, unfinished drugs, and compounded drug products. Drug establishments are required to provide FDA with current lists of all drugs using unique three-segment National Drug Code (NDC) numbers. The directory includes prescription and over-the-counter drugs, approved and unapproved drugs, and repackaged and relabeled drugs. The database is updated daily and provides essential drug identification and regulatory information for healthcare professionals, researchers, and regulatory compliance.
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