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a pharmacy technician notes that the national drug code number on a medication package reads ndc 00005 - 0170 - 50. the technician should identify the last set of numbers, 50, as which of the following?

• numbers identifying the package size
• numbers indicating the manufacturer
• numbers indicating the dea number of the medication
• numbers identifying the name, strength, and dosage form

Explanation:

The National Drug Code (NDC) has three segments: the first identifies the manufacturer, the second identifies the drug (name, strength, dosage form), and the third (last set) identifies the package size. Here, the last set is 50, so it corresponds to package size.

Answer:

Numbers identifying the package size