| Code | Display | Definition |
| preparation |
Preparation |
The core event has not started yet, but some staging activities have begun (e.g. initial compounding or packaging of medication). Preparation stages may be tracked for billing purposes. |
| in-progress |
In Progress |
The dispensed product is ready for pickup. |
| cancelled |
Cancelled |
The dispensed product was not and will never be picked up by the patient. |
| on-hold |
On Hold |
The dispense process is paused while waiting for an external event to reactivate the dispense. For example, new stock has arrived or the prescriber has called. |
| completed |
Completed |
The dispensed product has been picked up. |
| entered-in-error |
Entered in Error |
The dispense was entered in error and therefore nullified. |
| stopped |
Stopped |
Actions implied by the dispense have been permanently halted, before all of them occurred. |
| declined |
Declined |
The dispense was declined and not performed. |
| unknown |
Unknown |
The authoring system does not know which of the status values applies for this medication dispense. Note: this concept is not to be used for other - one of the listed statuses is presumed to apply, it's just now known which one. |