medication[x]

Medication WITH dm+d code

Where a dm+d code exists it SHALL be used either as CodeableConcept.coding or as Medication.Medication.code

Where CodeableConcept is used, CodeableConcept.coding is the dm+d code and CodeableConcept.text is dm+d concept name/description.

Can be either a dm+d code as a CodeableConcept or reference to UK Core Medication resource. Using a CodeableConcept is preferred unless additional data if required that would be contained within a UK Core Medication resource.

The elements CodeableConcept.coding and Medication.Medication.code are both bound to ValueSet UKCore-MedicationCode

Examples where a reference to a UK Core Medication would be applicable include:

• Record a VTM with a specific form
• Record manufacturer with a concept as described in ValueSet UKCore-MedicationCode
• Record batch number
• Record ingredients (for example with a magisterial prescription or an excipient).

Medication WITHOUT dm+d code

Medication not published within the dm+d may be requested in the Acute care setting.

In this scenario it is recommended to use the CodeableConcept variant for this element.

If the prescribing system has both a locally assigned code and description for the medication then;

• The CodeableConcept.text SHOULD be the description for the medication.
• The CodeableConcept.coding.code SHOULD be the code for the medication.
• The CodeableConcept.coding.display SHOULD be the description for the medication, i.e. the same value as CodeableConcept.text.

If the prescribing system only has a description for the medication then;

• The CodeableConcept.text SHOULD be the locally assigned description for the medication.