LOINC Code 50576-8: FDA product label OTC Type A medicated article animal drug label

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component OTC Type A medicated article animal drug label. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^FDA product label.

When is it used?

• Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
• May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
• Status: ACTIVE

What it does not mean

• The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

• FDA product label OTC Type A medicated article animal drug label
• OTC Type A medicated article animal drug label
• Label for a Type A medicated article containing a new animal drug that is intended ONLY for the manufacture of other Type A medicated articles, or Type B or Type C medicated feeds that may be sold directly to a layperson in possession of an approved medicated feed mill license. The directions and purpose of use are written so a layperson can safely use the drug.
• DOCUMENT.REGULATORY; Drugs; FDA label; Narrative; OTC_A MA animal drug label; Over-the-counter; Report

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

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