In the NDC, which segment identifies the manufacturer?

In the NDC, which segment identifies the manufacturer?

• A. The second segment
• B. The third segment
• C. The entire 10-digit number
• D. The first segment

Answer: (D)

The NDC is split into three parts: a labeler code for the manufacturer, a product code for the specific drug, and a package code for the size or type of package. The manufacturer is identified by the first segment, called the labeler code, which is assigned to each company by the FDA. The second segment indicates the exact drug (and its formulation), while the third specifies packaging details. So, the segment that identifies who made the product is the first segment.

The NDC is split into three parts: a labeler code for the manufacturer, a product code for the specific drug, and a package code for the size or type of package. The manufacturer is identified by the first segment, called the labeler code, which is assigned to each company by the FDA. The second segment indicates the exact drug (and its formulation), while the third specifies packaging details. So, the segment that identifies who made the product is the first segment.