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NDC Transition to 12-Digit Format

Prepares immunization systems and vocabularies for the United States transition from 10-digit to 12-digit National Drug Codes (NDCs).

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Overview

FDA is transitioning NDC from 10-digit to 12-digit. It's a major transformation that will take years to complete.

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Support for source material, diagrams, and supporting notes is coming in a future update.

Meetings

MeetingAgendaPresenter(s)
Immunization Vocabularies Collaboration (IVC) Monthly Meeting
Jun 10, 2026
Update on progress of conversion of key US code system.
Eric Larson

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Immunization Vocabularies Collaboration (IVC) Immunization Focus Group (IFG)
Topic ID: 103
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