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Extract FMD barcode data
FMD (Falsified Medicines Directive) barcodes are GS1 barcodes that contain specific Application Identifiers to determine the legitimacy of drugs. They contain information such as the batch number and the serial number. Enter an FMD barcode value to see a detailed breakdown of the encoded information.
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 |
How to extract FMD barcode data from a spreadsheet?
The Orca Scan web app automatically extracts data from each FMD barcode into separate columns. To get started:
- Login at cloud.orcascan.com
- Create a new sheet
- Add a column for each value you wish to extract
- Use the relevant Orca Variable as the default value
- Import your spreadsheet of FMD barcodes
How to extract FMD barcode data from a scan?
The Orca Scan mobile app automatically extracts the data from each FMD barcode into separate columns. To get started:
- Download the Orca Scan app onto your iOS or Android device
- Create a new sheet
- Add a column for each value you wish to extract
- Use the relevant Orca Variable as the default value
- Scan a FMD barcode
Need help working 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.