Decoded FMD barcode information for:
What information does my barcode contain?
Your raw barcode value (including hidden characters) is the following:
(01)05060130131383(21)52888501717543(17)230331(10)00327CYour barcode contains the following FMD encoded values:
How do I extract FMD values from the barcode?
You can use the following steps to extract values from FMD barcodes using Orca Scan:
- Login to your Orca Scan account
- Create a new sheet
- Create a column for the value you wish to extract
- Set the default value to one of the Orca Variables above
- Save your changes
That's it, now every time you scan or import FMD barcodes, your values will be extracted and moved to the correct columns.
What information does an FMD barcode contain?
A FMD barcode uses GS1 Application Identifiers (AIs) to explain the encoded information and what it represents. These identifiers directly precede the corresponding value that they define. For example, if the identifier for an expiry date is 17 and the following values are 160725, then you know that this drug has an expiry date of June 16, 2025.
| Name | Description | Orca Variable |
|---|---|---|
| Product Code | Product Code of a Drug | $FMD:PRODUCTCODE |
| Serial Number | Serial Number of a Drug | $FMD:SERIAL |
| Lot/Batch Number | Lot/Batch Number of a Drug | $FMD:LOT |
| Expiry Date | Expiration Date of a Drug | $FMD:EXPIRYDATE |
| National Healthcare ReImbursement Number | Unique Identifier for Reimbursement Purposes | $FMD:NHRN |
Need help with FMD barcodes?
The Orca team has worked with over 50,000 organizations to implement custom barcode tracking solutions. We recognize that not all business processes are the same, and what works for one might not work for another - if you need help, chat with us live.
