Next Level Supply Chain with GS1 US12 Aug

From 10 Digits to 12: Inside the FDA's New NDC Format

The National Drug Code (NDC) is a critical identifier used throughout the healthcare supply chain, supporting product identification across manufacturers, distributors, pharmacies, providers, payers, and data systems.

In this episode, Reid Jackson and Liz Sertl chat with Ullrich Mayeski, Community Engagement Director - Healthcare at GS1 US. He explains the FDA's transition from the current 10-digit NDC format to a 12-digit format planned for 2033.

Ullrich discusses why the change is happening, how the update will affect healthcare organizations, and why businesses should begin reviewing the systems, processes, and trading partner connections that rely on NDC data.

The conversation explores the move toward a consistent NDC structure, the role of 2D barcodes, and how better product identification can support traceability, data exchange, and patient safety throughout the healthcare supply chain.

In this episode, you'll learn:

Why the NDC transition from 10 digits to 12 digits is reshaping healthcare product identification
The biggest challenges manufacturers, distributors, pharmacies, and providers face as they prepare for the 2033 change
How standardized data and 2D barcodes can improve product information, traceability, and supply chain communication

Things to listen for:
(00:00) Introducing Next Level Supply Chain

(02:11) Ullrich's role supporting healthcare organizations at GS1 US

(03:54) Why the National Drug Code is a critical healthcare identifier

(06:24) Why the NDC format is changing from 10 digits to 12 digits

(08:23) How the new format supports greater consistency across systems

(10:49) Why the transition affects more than pharmaceutical manufacturers

(13:32) The systems and processes organizations need to evaluate

(17:27) How over-the-counter products are also affected

(19:19) Why organizations should begin preparing now

(23:36) How the NDC transition connects to traceability and 2D barcode adoption

(26:21) How better data capture can support patient safety

Connect with GS1 US:
Our website - www.gs1us.org
GS1 US on LinkedIn

Connect with the guest:
Ullrich Mayeski on LinkedIn

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