On March 5th, the FDA released a significant update that carries substantial weight for the industry. The agency has finalized a rule to unify the National Drug Code (NDC)—the identification number for all drugs sold in the U.S.—from the current 10-digit format to a standardized 12-digit format. Read More : Final Rule "Revising the National Drug Code Format and Drug Label Barcode Requirements" Why FDA's NDC Matters Every product classified as a drug in the U.S. must have an