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4.2.12.362 Code System http://hl7.org/fhir/medication-package-form

Vocabulary Work Group Maturity Level: 1InformativeUse Context: Any

This is a code system defined by the FHIR project.

Summary

Defining URL:http://hl7.org/fhir/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:2.16.840.1.113883.4.642.1.362 (for OID based terminology systems)
Source ResourceXML / JSON

This Code system is used in the following value sets:

  • MedicationContainer (A coded concept defining the kind of container a medication package is packaged in)

4.2.12.362.1 Content

4.2.12.362.2 MedicationContainer

A coded concept defining the kind of container a medication package is packaged in

This code system http://hl7.org/fhir/medication-package-form defines the following codes:

CodeDisplayDefinition
ampoule AmpouleA sealed glass capsule containing a liquid
bottle BottleA container, typically made of glass or plastic and with a narrow neck, used for storing liquids.
box BoxA container with a flat base and sides, typically square or rectangular and having a lid.
cartridge CartridgeA device of various configuration and composition used with a syringe for the application of anesthetic or other materials to a patient.
container ContainerA package intended to store pharmaceuticals.
tube TubeA long, hollow cylinder of metal, plastic, glass, etc., for holding medications, typically creams or ointments
unitdose Unit Dose BlisterA dose of medicine prepared in an individual package for convenience, safety or monitoring.
vial VialA small container, typically cylindrical and made of glass, used especially for holding liquid medications.

 

See the full registry of value sets defined as part of FHIR.

Explanation of the columns that may appear on this page:

LevelA few code lists that FHIR defines are hierarchical - each code is assigned a level. In this scheme, some codes are under other codes, and imply that the code they are under also applies
SourceThe source of the definition of the code (when the value set draws in codes defined elsewhere)
CodeThe code (used as the code in the resource instance). If the code is in italics, this indicates that the code is not selectable ('Abstract')
DisplayThe display (used in the display element of a Coding). If there is no display, implementers should not simply display the code, but map the concept into their application
DefinitionAn explanation of the meaning of the concept
CommentsAdditional notes about how to use the code