ChemicalTypeID ChemicalTypeCode ChemicalTypeDescription 1 1 New molecular entity (NME) 2 2 New active ingredient 3 3 New dosage form 4 4 New combination 5 5 New formulation or new manufacturer 6 6 New indication [no longer used] 7 7 Drug already marketed without an approved NDA 15 8 OTC (over-the-counter) switch 16 10 New indication submitted as distinct NDA - not consolidated 17 9 New indication submitted as distinct NDA, consolidated with original NDA after approval