About PZN8
The eight-digit PZN has been standard on all medicine packs in Germany since 2013: 7 digits + Mod 11 check digit (weights 1–7). The barcode is a Code 39 with "-" as first character; the human-readable text reads "PZN - 03752864". The PZN is also embedded in NTIN and PPN.
Data format
7 or 8 digits (check digit computed/verified).
Example: 03752864
Healthcare
Pharma and medical device barcodes such as PZN, PPN, NTIN, HIBC and Pharmacode follow strict rules (securPharm, UDI, EU FMD). Our generator calculates check digits and builds the data structures to specification.
Frequently asked questions about PZN8
Is the PZN8 generator really free?
Yes. You can create as many PZN8 barcodes as you like and download them as PNG or SVG – no registration, no watermark, commercial use included.
What resolution does the PZN8 barcode have?
PNG files are generated with adjustable module width and up to 600 DPI. For print we recommend the lossless SVG vector format which scales without any quality loss.
Is my data stored?
No. The barcode content is only processed to render the image and is not stored. We only count anonymously how often a barcode type is used.
Can I embed PZN8 barcodes in my website or software?
Yes. Every barcode has a stable image URL (see “Embed HTML”) which you can use in websites, label software or spreadsheets.