Question

question 96

a pharmacy technician should recognize that the national drug code (ndc) number on a medication bottle is composed of how many segments, and what does each segment identify?

four segments: manufacturer, drug class, dosage form, and package size
three segments: labeler/manufacturer, drug product (strength and form), and package size
three segments: drug class, brand name, and dosage form
two segments: manufacturer and drug product

Explanation:

Identify the structure of an NDC number

Using the NDC Number Structure knowledge point

An NDC (National Drug Code) is a unique 10-digit, 3-segment numeric identifier assigned to each medication.

Analyze the three segments

Using the NDC Number Structure knowledge point

• First segment: Identifies the labeler/manufacturer.
• Second segment: Identifies the drug product (strength, dosage form, and formulation).
• Third segment: Identifies the package size and type.

Match with the given options

Using the NDC Number Structure knowledge point

The second option correctly states: "Three segments: labeler/manufacturer, drug product (strength and form), and package size".

Answer:

• Four segments: manufacturer, drug class, dosage form, and package size
• Three segments: labeler/manufacturer, drug product (strength and form), and package size (Correct answer)
• Three segments: drug class, brand name, and dosage form
• Two segments: manufacturer and drug product