Question

when filling a prescription, a pharmacy technician notes a label that reads: ranitidine 150 mg tab ndc: 49769-701-52. which set of numbers indicates the medication, its strength, and the dosage form?

49769
701
769
52

Explanation:

Identify the components of the National Drug Code (NDC)

Using the NDC Number Structure knowledge point
The National Drug Code (NDC) is a unique 10-digit, 3-segment numeric identifier assigned to each medication. The three segments represent:

1. First segment (Labeler Code): Identifies the manufacturer, repackager, or distributor. In this case, 49769.
2. Second segment (Product Code): Identifies the specific strength, dosage form, and formulation of the drug. In this case, 701.
3. Third segment (Package Code): Identifies the package size and type. In this case, 52.

Match the question requirements to the correct segment

Using the NDC Number Structure knowledge point
The question asks which set of numbers indicates the medication, its strength, and the dosage form. This corresponds directly to the Product Code, which is the middle segment of the NDC: 701.

Answer:

• 49769
• 701 (Correct answer)
• 769
• 52