DailyMed: NDC Lookup¶
Looks up a U.S. National Drug Code (NDC) on DailyMed and returns structured product data, a human-readable summary, and a validation flag. It optionally validates NDC format before querying and can include packaging details in the summary.
Usage¶
Use this node when you have an NDC and need authoritative product details (brand/generic names, manufacturer, active ingredients, dosage form, strength, and optional package info). Typical workflow: provide an NDC (with or without hyphens), enable format validation to catch bad inputs early, and connect the outputs to downstream nodes for display or further processing.
Inputs¶
| Field | Required | Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ndc_code | True | STRING | The NDC to look up. Hyphens and spaces are allowed; they are normalized before the search. | 0378-6015-10 |
| validate_format | False | BOOLEAN | If true, checks that the NDC is 10 or 11 digits (after removing hyphens/spaces) before querying. | true |
| include_package_info | False | BOOLEAN | If true, includes a brief list of packaging details in the formatted summary. | true |
Outputs¶
| Field | Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| product_info | STRING | Raw product information as a JSON string from DailyMed for the first matching result or an error object if not found/invalid. | {"title": "Clonazepam...", "openfda": {"brand_name": ["Klonopin"]}, "product_ndc": ["0378-6015"], ...} |
| formatted_info | STRING | A human-readable summary of the product (product title, brand/generic names, manufacturer, active ingredients, strength, dosage form, and optional packaging lines). | NDC Product Information ============================== Product: Clonazepam ... Brand: Klonopin Generic: clonazepam Manufacturer: XYZ Pharma Active Ingredients: clonazepam Strength: 0.5 mg Dosage Form: tablet Packaging Information: - Bottle of 100 tablets (NDC: 0378-6015-10) |
| is_valid | BOOLEAN | True if the NDC format is acceptable and a product was found; false if format is invalid or no product was found. | true |
Important Notes¶
- NDC format: Validation considers the NDC valid if it has 10 or 11 digits after removing hyphens/spaces. If validation is enabled and fails, the node returns an error and is_valid=false.
- Single-result focus: The node retrieves the first matching product for the provided NDC.
- Packaging summary: When enabled, only a limited number of package entries may be included in the formatted output for brevity.
- Internet access required: Successful lookups depend on external DailyMed availability and network connectivity.
- Not found behavior: If no product is found for a validly formatted NDC, the node returns an error message in product_info and formatted_info with is_valid=false.
Troubleshooting¶
- Invalid NDC format: Ensure the NDC contains 10 or 11 digits after removing hyphens/spaces (e.g., 0378601510). Disable validate_format if you want to attempt a lookup anyway.
- NDC not found: Verify the code is correct, try removing hyphens, or check if the product is listed on DailyMed.
- Empty or minimal fields: Some products may lack certain fields (e.g., strength or packaging). This is expected based on source data.
- Network or service issues: If you receive a generic error, check your internet connection and try again later in case of DailyMed service interruptions.