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StructureDefinition-UKCore-Medication

Canonical_URL	Current_Version	Last_Updated	Description
https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Medication	2.2.0	2022-12-16	This profile defines the UK constraints and extensions on the International FHIR resource Medication.

Profile_Purpose
This profile is primarily used for the identification and definition of a medication for the purposes of prescribing, dispensing, and administering a medication as well as for making statements about medication use.

Medication	I		Medication	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element Id Medication Short description Definition of a Medication Definition This resource is primarily used for the identification and definition of a medication for the purposes of prescribing, dispensing, and administering a medication as well as for making statements about medication use. Data Type Medication Constraints dom-2:If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources `contained.contained.empty()` dom-4:If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated `contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()` dom-3:If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource `contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference \| %resource.descendants().as(canonical) \| %resource.descendants().as(uri) \| %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()` dom-6:A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists() dom-5:If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label `contained.meta.security.empty()` Mappings rim:Entity. Role, or Act script10.6:NewRx/MedicationPrescribed -or- RxFill/MedicationDispensed -or- RxHistoryResponse/MedicationDispensed -or- RxHistoryResponse/MedicationPrescribed rim:ManufacturedProduct[classCode=ADMM]
extension	I	0..*	Extension	Element Id Medication.extension Short description Additional content defined by implementations Alternate names extensions, user content Definition May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Comments There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone. Data Type Extension Sliced: Unordered, Open, by url(Value) Constraints ele-1:All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ext-1:Must have either extensions or value[x], not both `extension.exists() != value.exists()` Mappings rim:n/a rim:N/A
MedicationTradeFamily	I	0..1	Extension(CodeableConcept)	Element Id Medication.extension:MedicationTradeFamily Short description A Trade Family or brand associated with a Medication, in particular a Virtual Therapeutic Moiety (VTM) Alternate names extensions, user content Definition A Trade Family or brand associated with a Medication, in particular a Virtual Therapeutic Moiety (VTM). Comments There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone. Data Type Extension(CodeableConcept) Extension URL https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-MedicationTradeFamily Constraints ele-1:All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ext-1:Must have either extensions or value[x], not both `extension.exists() != value.exists()` Mappings rim:n/a rim:N/A
identifier	Σ	0..*	Identifier	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element Id Medication.identifier Short description Business identifier for this medication Definition Business identifier for this medication. Comments The serial number could be included as an identifier. Data Type Identifier Constraints ele-1:All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim:n/a v2:CX / EI (occasionally, more often EI maps to a resource id or a URL) rim:II - The Identifier class is a little looser than the v3 type II because it allows URIs as well as registered OIDs or GUIDs. Also maps to Role[classCode=IDENT] servd:Identifier w5:FiveWs.identifier rim:.id
use	Σ ?!	0..1	codeBinding	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element Id Medication.identifier.use Short description usual \| official \| temp \| secondary \| old (If known) Definition The purpose of this identifier. Requirements Allows the appropriate identifier for a particular context of use to be selected from among a set of identifiers. Comments Applications can assume that an identifier is permanent unless it explicitly says that it is temporary. Data Type code Binding Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known . IdentifierUse (required) Constraints ele-1:All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim:n/a v2:N/A rim:Role.code or implied by context
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConceptBinding	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element Id Medication.identifier.type Short description Description of identifier Definition A coded type for the identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose. Requirements Allows users to make use of identifiers when the identifier system is not known. Comments This element deals only with general categories of identifiers. It SHOULD not be used for codes that correspond 1..1 with the Identifier.system. Some identifiers may fall into multiple categories due to common usage. Where the system is known, a type is unnecessary because the type is always part of the system definition. However systems often need to handle identifiers where the system is not known. There is not a 1:1 relationship between type and system, since many different systems have the same type. Data Type CodeableConcept Binding A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose. Identifier Type Codes (extensible) Constraints ele-1:All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim:n/a v2:CE/CNE/CWE rim:CD orim:fhir:CodeableConcept rdfs:subClassOf dt:CD v2:CX.5 rim:Role.code or implied by context
system	Σ	0..1	uri	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element Id Medication.identifier.system Short description The namespace for the identifier value Definition Establishes the namespace for the value - that is, a URL that describes a set values that are unique. Requirements There are many sets of identifiers. To perform matching of two identifiers, we need to know what set we're dealing with. The system identifies a particular set of unique identifiers. Comments Identifier.system is always case sensitive. Data Type uri Constraints ele-1:All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Examples General http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient Mappings rim:n/a v2:CX.4 / EI-2-4 rim:II.root or Role.id.root servd:./IdentifierType
value	Σ	0..1	string	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element Id Medication.identifier.value Short description The value that is unique Definition The portion of the identifier typically relevant to the user and which is unique within the context of the system. Comments If the value is a full URI, then the system SHALL be urn:ietf:rfc:3986. The value's primary purpose is computational mapping. As a result, it may be normalized for comparison purposes (e.g. removing non-significant whitespace, dashes, etc.) A value formatted for human display can be conveyed using the Rendered Value extension. Identifier.value is to be treated as case sensitive unless knowledge of the Identifier.system allows the processer to be confident that non-case-sensitive processing is safe. Data Type string Constraints ele-1:All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Examples General 123456 Mappings rim:n/a v2:CX.1 / EI.1 rim:II.extension or II.root if system indicates OID or GUID (Or Role.id.extension or root) servd:./Value
period	Σ I	0..1	Period	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element Id Medication.identifier.period Short description Time period when id is/was valid for use Definition Time period during which identifier is/was valid for use. Comments A Period specifies a range of time; the context of use will specify whether the entire range applies (e.g. "the patient was an inpatient of the hospital for this time range") or one value from the range applies (e.g. "give to the patient between these two times"). Period is not used for a duration (a measure of elapsed time). See Duration. Data Type Period Constraints ele-1:All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` per-1:If present, start SHALL have a lower value than end `start.hasValue().not() or end.hasValue().not() or (start <= end)` Mappings rim:n/a v2:DR rim:IVL<TS>[lowClosed="true" and highClosed="true"] or URG<TS>[lowClosed="true" and highClosed="true"] v2:CX.7 + CX.8 rim:Role.effectiveTime or implied by context servd:./StartDate and ./EndDate
assigner	Σ I	0..1	Reference(UK Core Organization)	Element Id Medication.identifier.assigner Short description Organization that issued id (may be just text) Definition Organization that issued/manages the identifier. Comments The Identifier.assigner may omit the .reference element and only contain a .display element reflecting the name or other textual information about the assigning organization. Data Type Reference(UK Core Organization) Constraints ele-1:All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ref-1:SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided `reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids'))` Mappings rim:n/a rim:The target of a resource reference is a RIM entry point (Act, Role, or Entity) v2:CX.4 / (CX.4,CX.9,CX.10) rim:II.assigningAuthorityName but note that this is an improper use by the definition of the field. Also Role.scoper servd:./IdentifierIssuingAuthority
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConceptBinding	Element Id Medication.code Short description Codes that identify this medication Definition A code (or set of codes) that specify this medication, or a textual description if no code is available. Usage note: This could be a standard medication code such as a code from RxNorm, SNOMED CT, IDMP etc. It could also be a national or local formulary code, optionally with translations to other code systems. Comments Depending on the context of use, the code that was actually selected by the user (prescriber, dispenser, etc.) will have the coding.userSelected set to true. As described in the coding datatype: "A coding may be marked as a "userSelected" if a user selected the particular coded value in a user interface (e.g. the user selects an item in a pick-list). If a user selected coding exists, it is the preferred choice for performing translations etc. Other codes can only be literal translations to alternative code systems, or codes at a lower level of granularity (e.g. a generic code for a vendor-specific primary one). Data Type CodeableConcept Binding A coded concept that defines the type of a medication. UKCoreMedicationCode (preferred) Constraints ele-1:All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim:n/a v2:CE/CNE/CWE rim:CD orim:fhir:CodeableConcept rdfs:subClassOf dt:CD script10.6:coding.code = //element(,MedicationType)/DrugCoded/ProductCode coding.system = //element(,MedicationType)/DrugCoded/ProductCodeQualifier coding.display = //element(,MedicationType)/DrugDescription w5:FiveWs.class v2:RXO-1.1-Requested Give Code.code / RXE-2.1-Give Code.code / RXD-2.1-Dispense/Give Code.code / RXG-4.1-Give Code.code /RXA-5.1-Administered Code.code / RXC-2.1 Component Code rim:*.code
status	Σ ?!	0..1	codeBinding	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element Id Medication.status Short description active \| inactive \| entered-in-error Definition A code to indicate if the medication is in active use. Comments This status is intended to identify if the medication in a local system is in active use within a drug database or inventory. For example, a pharmacy system may create a new drug file record for a compounded product "ABC Hospital Special Cream" with an active status. At some point in the future, it may be determined that the drug record was created with an error and the status is changed to "entered in error". This status is not intended to specify if a medication is part of a particular formulary. It is possible that the drug record may be referenced by multiple formularies or catalogues and each of those entries would have a separate status. Data Type code Binding A coded concept defining if the medication is in active use. Medication Status Codes (required) Constraints ele-1:All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim:n/a rim:.statusCode
manufacturer	Σ I	0..1	Reference(UK Core Organization)	Element Id Medication.manufacturer Short description Manufacturer of the item Definition Describes the details of the manufacturer of the medication product. This is not intended to represent the distributor of a medication product. Comments References SHALL be a reference to an actual FHIR resource, and SHALL be resolveable (allowing for access control, temporary unavailability, etc.). Resolution can be either by retrieval from the URL, or, where applicable by resource type, by treating an absolute reference as a canonical URL and looking it up in a local registry/repository. Data Type Reference(UK Core Organization) Constraints ele-1:All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ref-1:SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided `reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids'))` Mappings rim:n/a rim:The target of a resource reference is a RIM entry point (Act, Role, or Entity) script10.6:no mapping w5:FiveWs.actor v2:RXD-20-Substance Manufacturer Name / RXG-21-Substance Manufacturer Name / RXA-17-Substance Manufacturer Name rim:.player.scopingRole[typeCode=MANU].scoper
reference	Σ I	0..1	string	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element Id Medication.manufacturer.reference Short description Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL Definition A reference to a location at which the other resource is found. The reference may be a relative reference, in which case it is relative to the service base URL, or an absolute URL that resolves to the location where the resource is found. The reference may be version specific or not. If the reference is not to a FHIR RESTful server, then it should be assumed to be version specific. Internal fragment references (start with '#') refer to contained resources. Comments Using absolute URLs provides a stable scalable approach suitable for a cloud/web context, while using relative/logical references provides a flexible approach suitable for use when trading across closed eco-system boundaries. Absolute URLs do not need to point to a FHIR RESTful server, though this is the preferred approach. If the URL conforms to the structure "/[type]/[id]" then it should be assumed that the reference is to a FHIR RESTful server. Data Type string Constraints ele-1:All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim:n/a rim:N/A
type	Σ	0..1	uriBinding	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element Id Medication.manufacturer.type Short description Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Definition The expected type of the target of the reference. If both Reference.type and Reference.reference are populated and Reference.reference is a FHIR URL, both SHALL be consistent. The type is the Canonical URL of Resource Definition that is the type this reference refers to. References are URLs that are relative to http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/ e.g. "Patient" is a reference to http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient. Absolute URLs are only allowed for logical models (and can only be used in references in logical models, not resources). Comments This element is used to indicate the type of the target of the reference. This may be used which ever of the other elements are populated (or not). In some cases, the type of the target may be determined by inspection of the reference (e.g. a RESTful URL) or by resolving the target of the reference; if both the type and a reference is provided, the reference SHALL resolve to a resource of the same type as that specified. Data Type uri Binding Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model). ResourceType (extensible) Constraints ele-1:All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim:n/a rim:N/A
identifier	Σ	0..1	Identifier	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element Id Medication.manufacturer.identifier Short description Logical reference, when literal reference is not known Definition An identifier for the target resource. This is used when there is no way to reference the other resource directly, either because the entity it represents is not available through a FHIR server, or because there is no way for the author of the resource to convert a known identifier to an actual location. There is no requirement that a Reference.identifier point to something that is actually exposed as a FHIR instance, but it SHALL point to a business concept that would be expected to be exposed as a FHIR instance, and that instance would need to be of a FHIR resource type allowed by the reference. Comments When an identifier is provided in place of a reference, any system processing the reference will only be able to resolve the identifier to a reference if it understands the business context in which the identifier is used. Sometimes this is global (e.g. a national identifier) but often it is not. For this reason, none of the useful mechanisms described for working with references (e.g. chaining, includes) are possible, nor should servers be expected to be able resolve the reference. Servers may accept an identifier based reference untouched, resolve it, and/or reject it - see CapabilityStatement.rest.resource.referencePolicy. When both an identifier and a literal reference are provided, the literal reference is preferred. Applications processing the resource are allowed - but not required - to check that the identifier matches the literal reference Applications converting a logical reference to a literal reference may choose to leave the logical reference present, or remove it. Reference is intended to point to a structure that can potentially be expressed as a FHIR resource, though there is no need for it to exist as an actual FHIR resource instance - except in as much as an application wishes to actual find the target of the reference. The content referred to be the identifier must meet the logical constraints implied by any limitations on what resource types are permitted for the reference. For example, it would not be legitimate to send the identifier for a drug prescription if the type were Reference(Observation\|DiagnosticReport). One of the use-cases for Reference.identifier is the situation where no FHIR representation exists (where the type is Reference (Any). Data Type Identifier Constraints ele-1:All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim:n/a v2:CX / EI (occasionally, more often EI maps to a resource id or a URL) rim:II - The Identifier class is a little looser than the v3 type II because it allows URIs as well as registered OIDs or GUIDs. Also maps to Role[classCode=IDENT] servd:Identifier rim:.identifier
use	Σ ?!	0..1	codeBinding	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element Id Medication.manufacturer.identifier.use Short description usual \| official \| temp \| secondary \| old (If known) Definition The purpose of this identifier. Requirements Allows the appropriate identifier for a particular context of use to be selected from among a set of identifiers. Comments Applications can assume that an identifier is permanent unless it explicitly says that it is temporary. Data Type code Binding Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known . IdentifierUse (required) Constraints ele-1:All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim:n/a v2:N/A rim:Role.code or implied by context
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConceptBinding	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element Id Medication.manufacturer.identifier.type Short description Description of identifier Definition A coded type for the identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose. Requirements Allows users to make use of identifiers when the identifier system is not known. Comments This element deals only with general categories of identifiers. It SHOULD not be used for codes that correspond 1..1 with the Identifier.system. Some identifiers may fall into multiple categories due to common usage. Where the system is known, a type is unnecessary because the type is always part of the system definition. However systems often need to handle identifiers where the system is not known. There is not a 1:1 relationship between type and system, since many different systems have the same type. Data Type CodeableConcept Binding A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose. Identifier Type Codes (extensible) Constraints ele-1:All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim:n/a v2:CE/CNE/CWE rim:CD orim:fhir:CodeableConcept rdfs:subClassOf dt:CD v2:CX.5 rim:Role.code or implied by context
system	Σ	0..1	uri	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element Id Medication.manufacturer.identifier.system Short description The namespace for the identifier value Definition Establishes the namespace for the value - that is, a URL that describes a set values that are unique. Requirements There are many sets of identifiers. To perform matching of two identifiers, we need to know what set we're dealing with. The system identifies a particular set of unique identifiers. Comments Identifier.system is always case sensitive. Data Type uri Constraints ele-1:All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Examples General http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient Mappings rim:n/a v2:CX.4 / EI-2-4 rim:II.root or Role.id.root servd:./IdentifierType
value	Σ	0..1	string	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element Id Medication.manufacturer.identifier.value Short description The value that is unique Definition The portion of the identifier typically relevant to the user and which is unique within the context of the system. Comments If the value is a full URI, then the system SHALL be urn:ietf:rfc:3986. The value's primary purpose is computational mapping. As a result, it may be normalized for comparison purposes (e.g. removing non-significant whitespace, dashes, etc.) A value formatted for human display can be conveyed using the Rendered Value extension. Identifier.value is to be treated as case sensitive unless knowledge of the Identifier.system allows the processer to be confident that non-case-sensitive processing is safe. Data Type string Constraints ele-1:All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Examples General 123456 Mappings rim:n/a v2:CX.1 / EI.1 rim:II.extension or II.root if system indicates OID or GUID (Or Role.id.extension or root) servd:./Value
period	Σ I	0..1	Period	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element Id Medication.manufacturer.identifier.period Short description Time period when id is/was valid for use Definition Time period during which identifier is/was valid for use. Comments A Period specifies a range of time; the context of use will specify whether the entire range applies (e.g. "the patient was an inpatient of the hospital for this time range") or one value from the range applies (e.g. "give to the patient between these two times"). Period is not used for a duration (a measure of elapsed time). See Duration. Data Type Period Constraints ele-1:All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` per-1:If present, start SHALL have a lower value than end `start.hasValue().not() or end.hasValue().not() or (start <= end)` Mappings rim:n/a v2:DR rim:IVL<TS>[lowClosed="true" and highClosed="true"] or URG<TS>[lowClosed="true" and highClosed="true"] v2:CX.7 + CX.8 rim:Role.effectiveTime or implied by context servd:./StartDate and ./EndDate
assigner	Σ I	0..1	Reference(UK Core Organization)	Element Id Medication.manufacturer.identifier.assigner Short description Organization that issued id (may be just text) Definition Organization that issued/manages the identifier. Comments The Identifier.assigner may omit the .reference element and only contain a .display element reflecting the name or other textual information about the assigning organization. Data Type Reference(UK Core Organization) Constraints ele-1:All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ref-1:SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided `reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids'))` Mappings rim:n/a rim:The target of a resource reference is a RIM entry point (Act, Role, or Entity) v2:CX.4 / (CX.4,CX.9,CX.10) rim:II.assigningAuthorityName but note that this is an improper use by the definition of the field. Also Role.scoper servd:./IdentifierIssuingAuthority
display	Σ	0..1	string	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element Id Medication.manufacturer.display Short description Text alternative for the resource Definition Plain text narrative that identifies the resource in addition to the resource reference. Comments This is generally not the same as the Resource.text of the referenced resource. The purpose is to identify what's being referenced, not to fully describe it. Data Type string Constraints ele-1:All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim:n/a rim:N/A
form		0..1	CodeableConceptBinding	Element Id Medication.form Short description powder \| tablets \| capsule + Definition Describes the form of the item. Powder; tablets; capsule. Comments When Medication is referenced from MedicationRequest, this is the ordered form. When Medication is referenced within MedicationDispense, this is the dispensed form. When Medication is referenced within MedicationAdministration, this is administered form. Data Type CodeableConcept Binding A coded concept defining the form of a medication. UKCoreMedicationForm (preferred) Constraints ele-1:All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim:n/a v2:CE/CNE/CWE rim:CD orim:fhir:CodeableConcept rdfs:subClassOf dt:CD script10.6:coding.code = //element(,DrugCodedType)/FormCode coding.system = //element(,DrugCodedType)/FormSourceCode v2:RXO-5-Requested Dosage Form / RXE-6-Give Dosage Form / RXD-6-Actual Dosage Form / RXG-8-Give Dosage Form / RXA-8-Administered Dosage Form rim:.formCode
amount	Σ I	0..1	Ratio	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element Id Medication.amount Short description Amount of drug in package Definition Specific amount of the drug in the packaged product. For example, when specifying a product that has the same strength (For example, Insulin glargine 100 unit per mL solution for injection), this attribute provides additional clarification of the package amount (For example, 3 mL, 10mL, etc.). Comments The Ratio datatype should only be used to express a relationship of two numbers if the relationship cannot be suitably expressed using a Quantity and a common unit. Where the denominator value is known to be fixed to "1", Quantity should be used instead of Ratio. Data Type Ratio Constraints ele-1:All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` rat-1:Numerator and denominator SHALL both be present, or both are absent. If both are absent, there SHALL be some extension present `(numerator.empty() xor denominator.exists()) and (numerator.exists() or extension.exists())` Mappings rim:n/a v2:N/A rim:RTO rim:.quantity
ingredient		0..*	BackboneElement	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element Id Medication.ingredient Short description Active or inactive ingredient Definition Identifies a particular constituent of interest in the product. Comments The ingredients need not be a complete list. If an ingredient is not specified, this does not indicate whether an ingredient is present or absent. If an ingredient is specified it does not mean that all ingredients are specified. It is possible to specify both inactive and active ingredients. Data Type BackboneElement Constraints ele-1:All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim:n/a rim:.scopesRole[typeCode=INGR]
item[x]		1..1		There are no (further) constraints on this element Element Id Medication.ingredient.item[x] Short description The actual ingredient or content Definition The actual ingredient - either a substance (simple ingredient) or another medication of a medication. Requirements The ingredient may reference a substance (for example, amoxicillin) or another medication (for example in the case of a compounded product, Glaxal Base). Constraints ele-1:All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim:n/a script10.6:coding.code = //element(,MedicationType)/DrugCoded/ProductCode coding.system = //element(,MedicationType)/DrugCoded/ProductCodeQualifier coding.display = //element(,MedicationType)/DrugDescription v2:RXC-2-Component Code if medication: RXO-1-Requested Give Code / RXE-2-Give Code / RXD-2-Dispense/Give Code / RXG-4-Give Code / RXA-5-Administered Code rim:*.player
itemCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept	Data Type CodeableConcept
itemReference			Reference(Substance \| UK Core Medication)	Data Type Reference(Substance \| UK Core Medication)
isActive		0..1	boolean	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element Id Medication.ingredient.isActive Short description Active ingredient indicator Definition Indication of whether this ingredient affects the therapeutic action of the drug. Requirements True indicates that the ingredient affects the therapeutic action of the drug (i.e. active). False indicates that the ingredient does not affect the therapeutic action of the drug (i.e. inactive). Data Type boolean Constraints ele-1:All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim:n/a rim:NA
strength	I	0..1	Ratio	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element Id Medication.ingredient.strength Short description Quantity of ingredient present Definition Specifies how many (or how much) of the items there are in this Medication. For example, 250 mg per tablet. This is expressed as a ratio where the numerator is 250mg and the denominator is 1 tablet. Comments The Ratio datatype should only be used to express a relationship of two numbers if the relationship cannot be suitably expressed using a Quantity and a common unit. Where the denominator value is known to be fixed to "1", Quantity should be used instead of Ratio. Data Type Ratio Constraints ele-1:All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` rat-1:Numerator and denominator SHALL both be present, or both are absent. If both are absent, there SHALL be some extension present `(numerator.empty() xor denominator.exists()) and (numerator.exists() or extension.exists())` Mappings rim:n/a v2:N/A rim:RTO script10.6://element(,DrugCodedType)/Strength v2:RXC-3-Component Amount & RXC-4-Component Units if medication: RXO-2-Requested Give Amount - Minimum & RXO-4-Requested Give Units / RXO-3-Requested Give Amount - Maximum & RXO-4-Requested Give Units / RXO-11-Requested Dispense Amount & RXO-12-Requested Dispense Units / RXE-3-Give Amount - Minimum & RXE-5-Give Units / RXE-4-Give Amount - Maximum & RXE-5-Give Units / RXE-10-Dispense Amount & RXE-10-Dispense Units rim:*.quantity
batch		0..1	BackboneElement	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element Id Medication.batch Short description Details about packaged medications Definition Information that only applies to packages (not products). Data Type BackboneElement Constraints ele-1:All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim:n/a script10.6:no mapping rim:.player[classCode=CONT]
lotNumber		0..1	string	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element Id Medication.batch.lotNumber Short description Identifier assigned to batch Definition The assigned lot number of a batch of the specified product. Comments Note that FHIR strings SHALL NOT exceed 1MB in size Data Type string Constraints ele-1:All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim:n/a script10.6:no mapping v2:RXA-15 Substance Lot Number / RXG-19 Substance Lot Number rim:.id
expirationDate		0..1	dateTime	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element Id Medication.batch.expirationDate Short description When batch will expire Definition When this specific batch of product will expire. Data Type dateTime Constraints ele-1:All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim:n/a script10.6:no mapping v2:RXA-16 Substance Expiration Date / RXG-20 Substance Expiration Date rim:participation[typeCode=CSM].role[classCode=INST].scopedRole.scoper[classCode=MMAT].expirationTime

Table View

Medication		..
Medication.extension		..
Medication.extension	Extension	..
Medication.identifier		..
Medication.identifier.assigner	Reference(UK Core Organization)	..
Medication.code		1..
Medication.manufacturer	Reference(UK Core Organization)	..
Medication.manufacturer.identifier		..
Medication.manufacturer.identifier.assigner	Reference(UK Core Organization)	..
Medication.form		..
Medication.ingredient		..
Medication.ingredient.item[x]	CodeableConcept, Reference(Substance \| UK Core Medication)	..

XML View

<StructureDefinition xmlns="http://hl7.org/fhir">
    <id value="UKCore-Medication" />
    <url value="https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Medication" />
    <version value="2.2.0" />
    <name value="UKCoreMedication" />
    <title value="UK Core Medication" />
    <status value="active" />
    <date value="2022-12-16" />
    <publisher value="HL7 UK" />
    <contact>
        <name value="HL7 UK" />
        <telecom>
            <system value="email" />
            <value value="ukcore@hl7.org.uk" />
            <use value="work" />
            <rank value="1" />
        </telecom>
    </contact>
    <description value="This profile defines the UK constraints and extensions on the International FHIR resource [Medication](https://hl7.org/fhir/R4/Medication.html)." />
    <purpose value="This profile is primarily used for the identification and definition of a medication for the purposes of prescribing, dispensing, and administering a medication as well as for making statements about medication use." />
    <copyright value="Copyright &#169; 2021+ HL7 UK Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the &quot;License&quot;); you may not use this file except in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at  http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the License is distributed on an &quot;AS IS&quot; BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License. HL7&#174; FHIR&#174; standard Copyright &#169; 2011+ HL7 The HL7&#174; FHIR&#174; standard is used under the FHIR license. You may obtain a copy of the FHIR license at  https://www.hl7.org/fhir/license.html." />
    <fhirVersion value="4.0.1" />
    <mapping>
        <identity value="script10.6" />
        <uri value="http://ncpdp.org/SCRIPT10_6" />
        <name value="Mapping to NCPDP SCRIPT 10.6" />
    </mapping>
    <mapping>
        <identity value="rim" />
        <uri value="http://hl7.org/v3" />
        <name value="RIM Mapping" />
    </mapping>
    <mapping>
        <identity value="w5" />
        <uri value="http://hl7.org/fhir/fivews" />
        <name value="FiveWs Pattern Mapping" />
    </mapping>
    <mapping>
        <identity value="v2" />
        <uri value="http://hl7.org/v2" />
        <name value="HL7 v2 Mapping" />
    </mapping>
    <kind value="resource" />
    <abstract value="false" />
    <type value="Medication" />
    <baseDefinition value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Medication" />
    <derivation value="constraint" />
    <differential>
        <element id="Medication.extension">
            <path value="Medication.extension" />
            <slicing>
                <discriminator>
                    <type value="value" />
                    <path value="url" />
                </discriminator>
                <rules value="open" />
            </slicing>
        </element>
        <element id="Medication.extension:MedicationTradeFamily">
            <path value="Medication.extension" />
            <sliceName value="MedicationTradeFamily" />
            <short value="A Trade Family or brand associated with a Medication, in particular a Virtual Therapeutic Moiety (VTM)" />
            <definition value="A Trade Family or brand associated with a Medication, in particular a Virtual Therapeutic Moiety (VTM)." />
            <type>
                <code value="Extension" />
                <profile value="https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-MedicationTradeFamily" />
            </type>
        </element>
        <element id="Medication.identifier.assigner">
            <path value="Medication.identifier.assigner" />
            <type>
                <code value="Reference" />
                <targetProfile value="https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization" />
            </type>
        </element>
        <element id="Medication.code">
            <path value="Medication.code" />
            <min value="1" />
            <binding>
                <strength value="preferred" />
                <valueSet value="https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/ValueSet/UKCore-MedicationCode" />
            </binding>
        </element>
        <element id="Medication.manufacturer">
            <path value="Medication.manufacturer" />
            <type>
                <code value="Reference" />
                <targetProfile value="https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization" />
            </type>
        </element>
        <element id="Medication.manufacturer.identifier.assigner">
            <path value="Medication.manufacturer.identifier.assigner" />
            <type>
                <code value="Reference" />
                <targetProfile value="https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization" />
            </type>
        </element>
        <element id="Medication.form">
            <path value="Medication.form" />
            <binding>
                <strength value="preferred" />
                <valueSet value="https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/ValueSet/UKCore-MedicationForm" />
            </binding>
        </element>
        <element id="Medication.ingredient.item[x]">
            <path value="Medication.ingredient.item[x]" />
            <type>
                <code value="CodeableConcept" />
            </type>
            <type>
                <code value="Reference" />
                <targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Substance" />
                <targetProfile value="https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Medication" />
            </type>
        </element>
    </differential>
</StructureDefinition>

JSON View

{
    "resourceType": "StructureDefinition",
    "id": "UKCore-Medication",
    "url": "https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Medication",
    "version": "2.2.0",
    "name": "UKCoreMedication",
    "title": "UK Core Medication",
    "status": "active",
    "date": "2022-12-16",
    "publisher": "HL7 UK",
    "contact":  [
        {
            "name": "HL7 UK",
            "telecom":  [
                {
                    "system": "email",
                    "value": "ukcore@hl7.org.uk",
                    "use": "work",
                    "rank": 1
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "description": "This profile defines the UK constraints and extensions on the International FHIR resource [Medication](https://hl7.org/fhir/R4/Medication.html).",
    "purpose": "This profile is primarily used for the identification and definition of a medication for the purposes of prescribing, dispensing, and administering a medication as well as for making statements about medication use.",
    "copyright": "Copyright © 2021+ HL7 UK Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the \"License\"); you may not use this file except in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at  http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the License is distributed on an \"AS IS\" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License. HL7® FHIR® standard Copyright © 2011+ HL7 The HL7® FHIR® standard is used under the FHIR license. You may obtain a copy of the FHIR license at  https://www.hl7.org/fhir/license.html.",
    "fhirVersion": "4.0.1",
    "mapping":  [
        {
            "identity": "script10.6",
            "uri": "http://ncpdp.org/SCRIPT10_6",
            "name": "Mapping to NCPDP SCRIPT 10.6"
        },
        {
            "identity": "rim",
            "uri": "http://hl7.org/v3",
            "name": "RIM Mapping"
        },
        {
            "identity": "w5",
            "uri": "http://hl7.org/fhir/fivews",
            "name": "FiveWs Pattern Mapping"
        },
        {
            "identity": "v2",
            "uri": "http://hl7.org/v2",
            "name": "HL7 v2 Mapping"
        }
    ],
    "kind": "resource",
    "abstract": false,
    "type": "Medication",
    "baseDefinition": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Medication",
    "derivation": "constraint",
    "differential": {
        "element":  [
            {
                "id": "Medication.extension",
                "path": "Medication.extension",
                "slicing": {
                    "discriminator":  [
                        {
                            "type": "value",
                            "path": "url"
                        }
                    ],
                    "rules": "open"
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "Medication.extension:MedicationTradeFamily",
                "path": "Medication.extension",
                "sliceName": "MedicationTradeFamily",
                "short": "A Trade Family or brand associated with a Medication, in particular a Virtual Therapeutic Moiety (VTM)",
                "definition": "A Trade Family or brand associated with a Medication, in particular a Virtual Therapeutic Moiety (VTM).",
                "type":  [
                    {
                        "code": "Extension",
                        "profile":  [
                            "https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-MedicationTradeFamily"
                        ]
                    }
                ]
            },
            {
                "id": "Medication.identifier.assigner",
                "path": "Medication.identifier.assigner",
                "type":  [
                    {
                        "code": "Reference",
                        "targetProfile":  [
                            "https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization"
                        ]
                    }
                ]
            },
            {
                "id": "Medication.code",
                "path": "Medication.code",
                "min": 1,
                "binding": {
                    "strength": "preferred",
                    "valueSet": "https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/ValueSet/UKCore-MedicationCode"
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "Medication.manufacturer",
                "path": "Medication.manufacturer",
                "type":  [
                    {
                        "code": "Reference",
                        "targetProfile":  [
                            "https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization"
                        ]
                    }
                ]
            },
            {
                "id": "Medication.manufacturer.identifier.assigner",
                "path": "Medication.manufacturer.identifier.assigner",
                "type":  [
                    {
                        "code": "Reference",
                        "targetProfile":  [
                            "https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization"
                        ]
                    }
                ]
            },
            {
                "id": "Medication.form",
                "path": "Medication.form",
                "binding": {
                    "strength": "preferred",
                    "valueSet": "https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/ValueSet/UKCore-MedicationForm"
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "Medication.ingredient.item[x]",
                "path": "Medication.ingredient.item[x]",
                "type":  [
                    {
                        "code": "CodeableConcept"
                    },
                    {
                        "code": "Reference",
                        "targetProfile":  [
                            "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Substance",
                            "https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Medication"
                        ]
                    }
                ]
            }
        ]
    }
}

Examples

COVID Vaccine - An example to illustrate the batch element.
Example UKCore-Medication-COVID-Vaccine

Medication Trade Family - An example to illustrate the Medication Trade Family.
Example UKCore-Extension-MedicationTradeFamily

Timolol - An example to illustrate the form element with a VTM.
Example UKCore-Medication-TimololVTM

Timoptol Eye Drops - An example to illustrate a representation of eye drops.
Example UKCore-Medication-TimoptolEyeDrops

Usage

This Profile has the following derived profiles:

This Profile is referenced in the following Extensions:

This Profile is referenced in the following Profiles:

id	targetProfile
UKCore-Flag	https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Location; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Medication; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Patient; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Practitioner; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Procedure; http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Group; http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/PlanDefinition; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Encounter; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Device; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Patient; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Practitioner; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-PractitionerRole; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization
UKCore-Medication	https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Substance; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Medication
UKCore-MedicationAdministration	https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-MedicationAdministration; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Procedure; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Medication; http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Group; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Patient; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Encounter; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-EpisodeOfCare; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Practitioner; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-PractitionerRole; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Patient; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-RelatedPerson; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Device; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Condition; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Observation; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-DiagnosticReport; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-MedicationRequest; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Device; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Practitioner; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Patient; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-RelatedPerson; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Provenance; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization
UKCore-MedicationDispense	https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Procedure; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Medication; http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Group; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Patient; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Encounter; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-EpisodeOfCare; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Practitioner; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-PractitionerRole; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Patient; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-RelatedPerson; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Device; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Location; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-MedicationRequest; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Location; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Patient; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Practitioner; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Practitioner; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Patient; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-RelatedPerson; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Practitioner; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-PractitionerRole; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Provenance; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization
UKCore-MedicationRequest	https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Patient; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Practitioner; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-PractitionerRole; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-RelatedPerson; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Medication; http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Group; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Patient; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Encounter; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Device; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Practitioner; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-PractitionerRole; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Patient; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-RelatedPerson; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Device; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Practitioner; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-PractitionerRole; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Patient; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-RelatedPerson; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-CareTeam; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Practitioner; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-PractitionerRole; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Condition; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Observation; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/ImmunizationRecommendation; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-CarePlan; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-MedicationRequest; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-ServiceRequest; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Practitioner; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Patient; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-RelatedPerson; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-MedicationRequest; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Provenance; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization
UKCore-MedicationStatement	https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-CarePlan; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-MedicationRequest; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-ServiceRequest; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-MedicationDispense; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-MedicationStatement; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Observation; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Procedure; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-MedicationAdministration; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Medication; http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Group; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Patient; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-EpisodeOfCare; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Encounter; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Patient; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Practitioner; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-RelatedPerson; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-PractitionerRole; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Condition; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Observation; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-DiagnosticReport; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Patient; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Practitioner; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-RelatedPerson
UKCore-Procedure	https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/PlanDefinition; http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/ActivityDefinition; http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Measure; http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/OperationDefinition; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Questionnaire; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-CarePlan; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-ServiceRequest; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-MedicationAdministration; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Observation; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Procedure; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Group; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Patient; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Encounter; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Patient; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-RelatedPerson; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Practitioner; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-PractitionerRole; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Patient; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-RelatedPerson; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Practitioner; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-PractitionerRole; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Device; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Patient; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Practitioner; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-PractitionerRole; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-RelatedPerson; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Location; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Condition; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-DiagnosticReport; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-DocumentReference; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Observation; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Procedure; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Composition; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-DiagnosticReport; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-DocumentReference; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Condition; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Practitioner; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Patient; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-RelatedPerson; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Device; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization; http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Substance; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Device; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Medication; https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-Organization

Example Usage Scenarios

The UK Core Medication profile will likely not be used in isolation. It does not provide the context for the medication, e.g. the patient or medication related process. It will be typically used as a referenced resource within

Profile Specific Implementation Guidance:

Minimum Viable Content

A minimum viable content that all provider and consumer systems SHALL support are the following elements.

Element	Reason
`Medication.code`	Codes that identify this medication.

Extensions

More information about the extensions can be found using the links below.

Extension	Context	Link	Comment
medicationTradeFamily	Medication	Extension UKCore-MedicationTradeFamily	Used to identify a Trade Family or brand associated with a Medication, specifically when the medication is defined using a dm+d Virtual Therapeutic Moiety (VTM) concept.

Bindings (differential)

More information about the bindings to UK Core ValueSets can be found below.

Context	Strength	Link
Medication.extension:MedicationTradeFamily	Preferred	ValueSet UKCore-MedicationTradeFamily
Medication.code	Preferred	ValueSet UKCore-MedicationCode
Medication.form	Preferred	ValueSet UKCore-MedicationForm

`code`

All medication SHOULD be represented using the NHS dm+d terminology.

The Medication.code.coding.system SHOULD be https://dmd.nhs.uk.
The Medication.code.coding.code SHOULD be the NHS dm+d concept code.
The Medication.code.coding.display SHOULD be the NHS dm+d concept description.

`manufacturer`

Name of the manufacturer by reference to the organisation.

The resource being referenced SHALL conform to Profile UKCore-Organization.

`form`

Within the dm+d terminology, the Virtual Medicinal Product (VMP), Actual Medicinal Product (AMP), Virtual Medicinal Product Pack (VMPP) and Actual Medicinal Product Pack (AMPP) concepts include a coded form.

This element SHOULD be used where a medication is identified using a dm+d Virtual Therapeutic Moiety (VTM) concept and the prescriber wishes to qualify the VTM with a coded form.

Important

The NHS dm+d holds the coded '<DRUG_FORM>' attribute for a product within the Virtual Medicinal Product (VMP) concept class. It is held in the ‘VMP Form information’. Some current drug forms are not granular enough allowing for different intended uses. For example ‘capsule’ is attached to both oral capsule VMPs and vaginal capsule VMPs.

The dm+d will revisit a number of drug forms and where appropriate include details of their release characteristics and intended route. These changes will allow dm+d to more closely align with European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) dose forms and the modelling for dose forms in the International SNOMED CT data.

For more information, please see this NHS dm+d update: Updating the NHS dm+d '<DRUG_FORM>' coded attribute within the Virtual Medicinal Product concept class

`ingredient`

The actual ingredient or content by reference. The resource being referenced SHALL conform to one of the following: