Substance
Ingredient Role
Definition and Purpose
The role of an ingredient in a medicinal product.
Examples
Active, Adjuvant
For more examples, see Ingredient Role Examples
Usage
Current usage: None
Future usage: Attributes of Ingredient
Code system source
Substance Type
Definition and Purpose
Classifies the substance according to its type.
Examples:
Chemical, Protein
For more examples, see Substance Type Examples
Usage
Current usage: Classification of substances in
Profile: Substance Specification
Future usage: See above