Extensions for Using Data Elements from FHIR STU3 in FHIR R4B
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CodeSystem: MedicationContainer

Official URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/medication-package-form Version: 3.0.2
Standards status: Trial-use Maturity Level: 1 Responsible: Pharmacy Computable Name: MedicationContainer

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

This Code system is referenced in the content logical definition of the following value sets:

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

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