Search

The Search tab is the primary way to find drugs in the NDC database. It supports full-text search with autocomplete suggestions and inline filters.

1. Tap the Search tab
2. Type your query in the search bar at the top
3. Results appear as you type, or press Search on the keyboard to execute
4. Tap any result to view the full product detail

• Drug name — Brand name (e.g., “Lipitor”) or generic name (e.g., “atorvastatin”)
• NDC code — Product NDC or package NDC in any format (e.g., “0071-0155” or “00071015510”)
• Ingredient — Active ingredient name (e.g., “acetaminophen”)
• Labeler — Manufacturer or distributor name (e.g., “Pfizer”)
• Internal ID — Type “ID:12345” to look up a product by its internal database row ID

As you type, the app shows autocomplete suggestions based on matching drug names in the database. Tap a suggestion to search for it.

Filter chips are displayed below the search bar for quick filtering:

• Dosage Form — Tablet, capsule, injection, etc.
• Route — Oral, topical, intravenous, etc.
• DEA Schedule — Schedule I through V controlled substances
• Marketing Category — NDA, ANDA, OTC monograph, etc.

Tap a filter chip to select a value. The search re-runs immediately. Tap the X on an active filter to clear it.

For additional filters (container type, package level), tap the filter icon in the toolbar to open the full filter sheet.

Search results show:

• Brand name (Title Case) and generic name (lowercase)
• Product NDC
• Dosage form and route tags
• DEA schedule badge (if applicable)

The total result count is displayed at the top of the results list. Results are paginated — scroll to load more.

When the search bar is empty, your recent searches appear for quick access. Tap a recent search to re-run it. Use the Clear button to remove your search history.

Tap the X button in the toolbar to clear the search query, results, and all active filters.

When results are displayed, tap the share icon in the toolbar to export all matching results as CSV or JSON. See Export & Sharing for details.