FHIR Release 3 (STU)

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4.3.1.361 Value Set http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medication-package-form

Pharmacy Work Group Maturity Level: 1InformativeUse Context: Any

This is a value set defined by the FHIR project.

Summary

Defining URL:http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medication-package-form
Name:MedicationContainer
Definition:A coded concept defining the kind of container a medication package is packaged in
Committee:Pharmacy Work Group
OID:2.16.840.1.113883.4.642.3.361 (for OID based terminology systems)
Source ResourceXML / JSON

This value set is used in the following places:

4.3.1.361.1 Content Logical Definition

This value set includes codes from the following code systems:

 

4.3.1.361.2 Expansion

This expansion generated 19 Apr 2017

This value set contains 8 concepts

Expansion based on http://hl7.org/fhir/medication-package-form version 3.0.2

All codes from system http://hl7.org/fhir/medication-package-form

CodeDisplayDefinition
ampouleAmpouleA sealed glass capsule containing a liquid
bottleBottleA container, typically made of glass or plastic and with a narrow neck, used for storing liquids.
boxBoxA container with a flat base and sides, typically square or rectangular and having a lid.
cartridgeCartridgeA device of various configuration and composition used with a syringe for the application of anesthetic or other materials to a patient.
containerContainerA package intended to store pharmaceuticals.
tubeTubeA long, hollow cylinder of metal, plastic, glass, etc., for holding medications, typically creams or ointments
unitdoseUnit Dose BlisterA dose of medicine prepared in an individual package for convenience, safety or monitoring.
vialVialA small container, typically cylindrical and made of glass, used especially for holding liquid medications.

 

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