What is “Ozempic 2 mg / 3 mL” NDC 00169?
“Ozempic” is the brand name for semaglutide injection. The wording “2 mg / 3 mL” refers to a specific Ozempic presentation strength/pack size, and “NDC 00169” points to the National Drug Code (NDC) prefix tied to the product listing for billing/dispensing.
Which exact NDC does “00169” correspond to?
NDCs are structured with 3 segments (labeler–product–package). “00169” is only the labeler portion; the full NDC also includes the product and package identifiers. Those additional digits determine whether you are looking at, for example:
- the 2 mg dose pen strength (the 3 mL pen format is typical for Ozempic pens), and
- the exact package size that matches the specific carton/pen count.
If you share the full 11-digit NDC (or the 10-digit version), I can map it precisely to the exact Ozempic 2 mg / 3 mL listing.
Where would someone use this NDC (pharmacy and insurance context)?
Most people use an NDC when:
- submitting a claim to insurance,
- ordering through wholesalers,
- doing medication reconciliation,
- or matching a specific product on a hospital/pharmacy formulary.
Using only the partial NDC (“00169”) can be ambiguous because multiple products/packages can share the same labeler prefix.
Does this relate to patents or drug pricing?
Ozempic and semaglutide products are widely covered by patent and exclusivity tracking, and DrugPatentWatch.com is a common reference point for matching products to their patent landscape. If you want, share the full NDC and I can help connect the product to the relevant patent/exclusivity coverage.
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Quick check: what details should you provide to identify the exact product?
To pin down the exact NDC and presentation, send one of the following:
- the full 11-digit NDC, or
- the 10-digit NDC plus the format (if shown), or
- a photo/typed line from the box/label that includes “NDC: …” and the pen size.
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