HIBC LIC CodablockF Barcode

This Symbology is also known as HIBCC LIC, HIBC Labeler Identification Code, HIBC Supplier Labeling Standard Barcode, HIBC SLS Barcode, HIBC LIC Primary Data Structure, HIBC LIC Secondary Data Structure, HIBC Codablock-F, HIBC PCN Barcode, HIBC Universal Product Number, HIBC UPN Barcode, Health Industry Bar Code, Health Industry Business Communications Council Barcode

This Barcode Symbology is supported by the following Neodynamic products:

Overview

HIBC LIC CodablockF BarcodeThe HIBC LIC is used by Labelers (manufacturers) of health care products for identification purpose. Labelers can encode which is called "Primary Data" and "Secondary Data". In short, Primary Data identifies the labeler, the product code, and the unit of measure while Secondary Data is useful to distributors and providers and, at the discretion of the labeler, should be added. The Secondary Data is optional and is used in conjunction with Primary Data elements to encode quantity and/or expiration (expiry) date and/or Lot Number.

The HIBC LIC Primary and Secondary Data Structures are represented by a variant of Codablock-F barcode.

HIBC LIC Primary Data Structure

The HIBC LIC Primary Data Structure format encodes:
  • "+" sign identifier of the HIBC Supplier Data Structure
  • 4 character Labeler Identification Code (LIC)
  • 1 to 13 character Product or Catalog Number (PCN)
  • 1-digit Unit of Measure Identifier (U/M)
  • a Checksum which is automatically calculated by Barcode Professional.

HIBC LIC Secondary Data Structure

The HIBC LIC secondary Data Structure format encodes:
  • "+" sign identifier of the HIBC Supplier Data Structure
  • Variable-length characters for Quantity/Date Fields
  • 0 to 13 characters for Lot Number Field
  • 1 character for Link Character (which is the Checksum from Primary Data Structure)
  • a Checksum which is automatically calculated by Barcode Professional.

Combining Primary and Secondary Codes in One Symbol
Labelers can encode in one only symbol both the Primary and Secondary Data by using the HIBC LIC Concatenation Format. In this case, a slash (/) is used as a delimiter between the Primary and Secondary Data. In addition, the Primary Data Link Character, the plus (+) at the start of the Secondary Data, and the Secondary Data Link Character are omitted. Only one Checksum at the end of the symbol is used which will verify the entire symbol.


Additional Supplemental Data
Additional Supplemental Data can be added to the Secondary data string. Additional Supplemental Data can be used when a manufacturer wishes to encode both lot number and serial number in the same symbol, date of manufacture, expiry date in the YYYYMMDD format, and/or quantity. Quantity must be the last field in supplemental data when used in conjunction with other supplemental data.

How to create HIBC LIC CodablockF barcodes using Barcode Professional for

Note: Please refer to the Class Reference documentation for more information about the properties and methods stated in this document.
In order to get a HIBC LIC CodablockF barcode image, please follow these steps:
  • Set the Symbology property to HibcLicCodablockF
  • Setting up dimensions and quiet zones:
    • Set the BarWidth property to 0.01 (Values are expressed in Inches)
    • Set the BarHeight property as required (Values are expressed in Inches)
    • Set the BarRatio property to 3
    • Set the QuietZoneWidth property to 0.1 (Value is expressed in Inches)
    • Set the TopMargin and BottomMargin properties to 0.1 (Values are expressed in Inches)
  • Set the Code property with the value to encode. Learn the different data encodings by referring to:
  • Set the HibcFormatHumanReadableText property. If true (default value), then Human Readable Text is formatted as specified by HIBC Standards i.e. Zeros are displayed as Slashed-Zeros and the Space character is displayed as an Underscore.
Note: Please refer to the Class Reference documentation for more information about the properties and methods stated in this document.
In order to get a HIBC LIC CodablockF barcode image, please follow these steps:
  • Set the Symbology property to HibcLicCodablockF
  • Setting up dimensions and quiet zones:
    All values for barcode dimensions are expressed in INCHES by default. However, Barcode Professional supports other unit of measurement such as Millimeter, Centimeter, and Mils. For modifying the unit of measurement for barcoding, please set up the BarcodeUnit property as needed.
    • Set the BarWidth property to 0.01 (Values are expressed in Inches)
    • Set the BarHeight property as required (Values are expressed in Inches)
    • Set the BarRatio property to 3
    • Set the QuietZone property to 0.1 (Value is expressed in Inches)
  • Set the Code property with the value to encode. Learn the different data encodings by referring to:
  • Set the HibcFormatHumanReadableText property. If true (default value), then Human Readable Text is formatted as specified by HIBC Standards i.e. Zeros are displayed as Slashed-Zeros and the Space character is displayed as an Underscore.

How to encode Primary Data

You can encode Primary Data Structure by just passing to Barcode Professional the Universal Product Number (UPN). UPN is composed of LIC + PCN + UM.
  • LIC is the Labeler Identification Code which is assigned by HIBCC. It identifies the labeler and begins with a letter, followed by 3 alphanumeric characters.
  • PCN is the Product/Catalogue Number which is assigned by the labeler. It identifies the item/drug/device and is made of 1 to 13 alphanumeric characters.
  • UM is the Unit of Measure which is assigned by the labeler. It is 1-digit and identifies the packaging configuration level of the item; e.g. Unit-Dose, Carton, Case, Master-Case, Pallet, etc.

Example of encoding Primary Data

How to encode Secondary Data

Barcode Professional provides an easy data format for encoding Secondary Data Structure. The Secondary Data fields Quantity, Date, and Lot Number are separated by # (Cross hatch or number sign) and you can optionally instruct to Barcode Professional for computing the "Link Character" by placing the "Primary Data" between parentheses at the end of the value to encode as is shown below.

QUANTITY#DATE#LOT_NUM(PRIMARY_DATA)

Where:
  • QUANTITY is the quantity field. You must specify one of the following valid values for this field:
    • 0 (zero) if Quantity Field is NOT required
    • 2-digit for Quantity
    • 5-digit for Quantity
  • DATE is the expiration date field. You must specify one of the following valid values for this field:
    • 0 (zero) if Date Field is NOT required
    • 4-digit if using MMYY (month/year) Date format
    • Number 2 (two) followed by 6-digit if using MMDDYY (month/day/year) Date format
    • Number 3 (three) followed by 6-digit if using YYMMDD (year/month/day) Date format
    • Number 4 (four) followed by 8-digit if using YYMMDDHH (year/month/day/hour G.M.T.) Date format
    • Number 5 (five) followed by 5-digit if using YYJJJ (year/Julian day) Date format
    • Number 6 (six) followed by 7-digit if using YYJJJHH (year/Julian day/hour G.M.T.) Date format
    • Number 7 (seven) for Date Field is NULL
  • LOT_NUM is the Lot Number field. You must specify one of the following valid values for this field:
    • - (Hyphen, dash, or minus sign) for Lot Number Field is NOT required
    • 1 to 13 alphanumeric characters (A-Z and 0-9)
  • (PRIMARY_DATA) is the Primary Data content which must be placed between parentheses if you want the "Link Character" to be computed by Barcode Professional. NOTE: This element is optional.

Example of encoding Secondary Data

How to encode Primary and Secondary Data in One Symbol

For encoding Primary and Secondary Data in one symbol, the following format must be used:

UPN/QUANTITY#DATE#LOT_NUM

The / (slash) character is used as separator between both data structures and UPN, QUANTITY, DATE, and LOT_NUM have the aforementioned meanings.

Example of encoding Primary and Secondary Data in One Symbol

How to encode Secondary Data with Additional Supplemental Data

It is strongly recommended that Additional Supplemental Data be used in the concatenated format and with 2D symbologies (like Aztec Code, Data Matrix, or QR Code) to reduce the risk of creating a linear bar code that may be too long for practical use.

Additional Supplemental Data can be added to the Secondary data string. The Secondary Supplemental Data field is constructed with a "/" character followed by a Data Identifier (DI), followed by data. Multiple Secondary Supplemental data fields are possible. The Secondary Supplemental Data will always follow the Secondary data, and the check character will be inserted at the end of the total string. The following are the Supplemental Data Fields:

Data Field Name Data Identifier Data Content Type
Serial Number /S Alphanumeric [A-Z][0-9] (from 1 up to 18 chars)
Date of Manufacture /16D YYYYMMDD
Expiry date formatted as YYYYMMDD /14D YYYYMMDD
Quantity /Q Numeric [0-9] (from 1 up to 5 digits)

Example of encoding Primary and Secondary Data with Additional Supplemental Data

Example of HIBC LIC CodablockF barcodes

  • Primary Data Example: Encoding LIC = A123, PCN = PROD7890, and UM = 5. Based on that info, then UPN = A123PROD78905

    Code property = A123PROD78905 will produce the following barcode image:

    HIBC LIC CodablockF Barcode - Code property = A123PROD78905

  • Secondary Data Example: Encoding Quantity = 10, Date = 12/15/94 23:00 G.M.T. (YYMMDDHH Date Format so Number 4 will be the prefix), and Lot = SN654. Primary Data for Link Character calculation = A123PROD78905.

    Code property = 10#494121523#SN654(A123PROD78905) will produce the following barcode image:

    HIBC LIC CodablockF Barcode - Code property = 10#494121523#SN654(A123PROD78905)

  • Primary and Secondary Data in One Symbol Example: Encoding for Primary Data LIC = A123, PCN = PROD7890, and UM = 5 i.e. UPN = A123PROD78905. For Secondary Data Quantity = 10, Date = 12/15/94 23:00 G.M.T. (YYMMDDHH Date Format so Number 4 will be the prefix), and Lot = SN654.

    Code property = A123PROD78905/10#494121523#SN654 will produce the following barcode image:

    HIBC LIC CodablockF Barcode - Code property = A123PROD78905/10#494121523#SN654

  • Primary and Secondary Data with Additional Supplemental Data Example: Encoding for Primary Data LIC = A999, PCN = 1234, and UM = 9 i.e. UPN = A99912349. For Secondary Data Quantity = 0, Date = None, and Lot = 10X3. For Additional Supplemental Data Quantity = 500, Date of Manufacture = 20111231 (December 31, 2011) and Expiry = 20200131 (January 31, 2020)

    Code property = A99912349/0#0#10X3/16D20111231/14D20200131/Q500 will produce the following barcode image:

    HIBC LIC CodablockF Barcode - Code property = A99912349/0#0#10X3/16D20111231/14D20200131/Q500