PPN code code generator
The Pharmacy Product Number is a Data Matrix payload used on German and other pharmacy products to carry product number, batch, expiry date and serial number.
Content
Size and colour
Ready to download. Test-scan it before printing a large batch.
Builds the ISO/IEC 15434 envelope with data identifiers 9N, 1T, 14D and 21S. Confirm the layout against the current IFA PPN specification.
About PPN code
The Pharmacy Product Number is a Data Matrix payload used on German and other pharmacy products to carry product number, batch, expiry date and serial number.
Where it is used
- Pharmacy products
- Medicine serialisation
What you can encode
Pharmacy Product Number plus optional batch, expiry and serial.
Made one? Test it with the Barloom scanner before you print.
Questions about PPN code
Is the PPN code generator free?
Yes. You can create as many PPN code codes as you like with no account, watermark or limit.
What data can I put in a PPN code?
Pharmacy Product Number plus optional batch, expiry and serial.
Is my data sent to a server?
No. The PPN code code is drawn in your browser. What you type is never uploaded.
How do I scan my PPN code?
Open the Barloom scanner and point your camera at the code, or upload a photo of it. Most industrial handheld scanners read it as well.
Which file formats can I download?
SVG for sharp printing at any size, and PNG at standard, high or print resolution.