The 12-Digit NDC Transition: Why 2030 Is the Real Readiness Deadline
The compliance date established by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the transition to a standardized 12-digit National Drug Code (NDC) is March 2033. But for healthcare organizations, the real readiness deadline is much earlier: 2030. That is when manufacturers, wholesalers, pharmacies, providers, payers, PBMs, clearinghouses, technology vendors, and government agencies should be ready …