Whether you used a blank template or an existing product as a template, the system starts the Add New NDC wizard. The wizard contains a number of areas organized into field sets, that is, sections that are logical groupings. The field sets include:
The template header consists of a few empty fields just below the title Add New NDC. As you complete the template, the system updates these view-only fields. Header fields include: NDC; Request Status; Product; Generic Name.
To Add NDC:
Click the Select Product button. The system opens the Product Search page.
Search for and select a product as the parent for the NDC. The system re-displays the template with completed fields based on the parent you selected.
Complete fields for NDC and Pill Information using the field lists below.
Click the Submit button. The system displays the Confirmation page. Any warning messages appear at the top of the confirmation screen. Warnings are for informational purposes only, meaning that the data in the page has been saved to the system.
If you need to make changes, click the Return button to return to the previous page and make changes.
Click the Submit button to have the system audit the page and display the Confirmation page again.
Complete any of these actions:
Click the Accept Changes button. The system saves the NDC to the database and opens the Search Results page.
Click the Add More Details button. The system saves the NDC to the database and opens the Edit tabs (Main, Price, History, and A–Z) where you can add additional information about this NDC.
Figure: New NDC Template
Field List Header
The system completes header fields.
NDC
The view-only National Drug Code
Request Status
The view-only status of the request
Product
The view-only name of the parent Product
Generic Name
The view-only Generic Name for the drug
Select Product
Click this button to open Product Search page, which you can use to search for and select a parent for the NDC.
Fields with a red asterisk are required fields that you must complete.
NDC *
Enter a National Drug Code.
UPC/UPN
Enter a Universal Product Code or Universal Product Number.
Trade Name *
Enter a Trade Name.
Order Unit
Select an Order Unit from the drop-down list. Click
the add icon to
add a new order unit. See Add Order Unit
Abbreviation for more information.
Package Type *
Select a Package Type from the drop-down list. Click
the add icon to
add a new package type. See Add Package
Type Name for more information.
Package Size *
Enter a Package Size.
Manufacturer *
Select a Manufacturer name from the drop-down list.
Click the add icon to add a new manufacturer name. See
Add Manufacturer Name for more
information.
OTX/RX Indicator *
Select a type from the drop-down list: Over the Counter (OTX) or Prescription (Rx).
Single/Multi Source
Select a source from the drop-down list: M - Multi Source; S - Single Source; B -Both; N - Neither.
Sub-Category Box
Click one or more of the check boxes to indicate a Sub-Category for the NDC: Chemotherapy; Herbal; OTC; Veterinary.
Product Number
Enter a Product Number.
Click the lock icon to lock
the field so that it cannot be changed. The system changes the icon
. The lock is a toggle, which can be clicked to lock
or unlock the field.
Scored
Select a fraction that the drug can be scored by from the drop-down list: 0.25, 0.33, 0.5.
Click the lock icon to lock
the field so that it cannot be changed. The system changes the icon
. The lock is a toggle, which can be clicked to lock
or unlock the field.
Color
Select a Color for the drug from the drop-down list.
Shape
Select a Shape for the drug from the drop-down list.
Imprint
Enter the Primary imprint for the drug.
Imprint 2
Enter the Secondary imprint for the drug.
NDC Item Inactivation Date
Enter an Inactivation Date using the format DD-Mon-YYYY.
Product from Light
Click this check box if the NDC should be protected from light.
Click the lock icon to lock
the field so that it cannot be changed. The system changes the icon
. The lock is a toggle, which can be clicked to lock
or unlock the field.
Refrigeration
Select an option for the drug from the drop-down list: Do Not Refrigerate; Refrigerate.
Click the lock icon to lock
the field so that it cannot be changed. The system changes the icon
. The lock is a toggle, which can be clicked to lock
or unlock the field.
Image
The uploaded Image of the NDC. Click the Click to view larger image link to open a larger image of the label.