Medication Prescription and Dispense (MPD)
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Logical Model: MedicinalProductModel - Detailed Descriptions

Active as of 2026-04-23

Definitions for the MedicinalProductModel logical model.

Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be foundhere

0. MedicinalProductModel
Definition

Logical model for prescribed/dispensed medication. The model is shared by statements, requests, dispensations, and treatment lines. Each of those may have different restrictions in FHIR profile.


Base definition for all types defined in FHIR type system.

ShortMedicinal product (model)Base for all types and resources
Control0..*
Is Modifierfalse
Logical ModelInstances of this logical model are not marked to be the target of a Reference
2. MedicinalProductModel.identifyingCode[x]
Definition

Identifier or product code for the product, independently of the level of product. If several identifiers are specified, they shall not have conflicting meanings or very different granularities.

ShortIdentifier or product code for the product, independently of the level of product. If several identifiers are specified, they shall not have conflicting meanings or very different granularities.
Control0..*
TypeChoice of: CodeableConcept, Identifier
[x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
4. MedicinalProductModel.classification
Definition

Classification (e.g. ATC; narcotic/psychotropic; orphan drug; etc.)

ShortClassification (e.g. ATC; narcotic/psychotropic; orphan drug; etc.)
Control0..*
TypeCodeableConcept
6. MedicinalProductModel.productName
Definition

Name of the product (full name, invented name, other). When the product has different names, the appropriate one for the context should be used. Translations of names can be provided.

ShortName of the product (full name, invented name, other). When the product has different names, the appropriate one for the context should be used. Translations of names can be provided.
Control0..1
Typestring
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
8. MedicinalProductModel.marketingAuthorisationHolder
Definition

Marketing authorisation holder of manufacturer of the medicinal product. Relevant for identifying the exact product.

ShortMarketing authorisation holder of manufacturer of the medicinal product. Relevant for identifying the exact product.
Control0..1
TypeBase
10. MedicinalProductModel.marketingAuthorisationHolder.organizationName
Definition

Name of the organisation holding the authorisation for marketing/mahufacturing

ShortName of the organisation holding the authorisation for marketing/mahufacturing
Control0..1
Typestring
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
12. MedicinalProductModel.marketingAuthorisationHolder.organizationIdentifier
Definition

Identifier of the organisation and/or its physical location

ShortIdentifier of the organisation and/or its physical location
Control0..*
TypeIdentifier
14. MedicinalProductModel.doseForm
Definition

Dose form(s) on a product level. Dose form for a single package item is defined below.

ShortDose form(s) on a product level. Dose form for a single package item is defined below.
Control0..1
TypeCodeableConcept
16. MedicinalProductModel.packSize
Definition

Overall amount of product in one package (100ml; 20 tablets; 1 creme & 6 pessaries)

ShortOverall amount of product in one package (100ml; 20 tablets; 1 creme & 6 pessaries)
Control0..*
TypeQuantity
18. MedicinalProductModel.item
Definition

A medication item. For combination packs, this can be manufactured items with each item having its own dose form and ingredients+strengths defined

ShortA medication item. For combination packs, this can be manufactured items with each item having its own dose form and ingredients+strengths defined
Control0..*
TypeBase
20. MedicinalProductModel.item.doseForm
Definition

Dose form

ShortDose form
Control0..1
TypeCodeableConcept
22. MedicinalProductModel.item.ingredient
Definition

Ingredients

ShortIngredients
Control1..*
TypeBase
24. MedicinalProductModel.item.ingredient.role[x]
Definition

Role (active ingredient, excipient). Typically excipients are not needed, so by default active ingredients are expected.

ShortRole (active ingredient, excipient). Typically excipients are not needed, so by default active ingredients are expected.
Control0..1
TypeChoice of: boolean, CodeableConcept
[x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
26. MedicinalProductModel.item.ingredient.substance
Definition

Substance

ShortSubstance
Control1..1
TypeCodeableConcept
28. MedicinalProductModel.item.ingredient.strengthInfo
Definition

Concentration or presentation strength

ShortConcentration or presentation strength
Control0..1
TypeBase
30. MedicinalProductModel.item.ingredient.strengthInfo.strength
Definition

Concentration or presentation strength of the precise active ingredient

ShortConcentration or presentation strength of the precise active ingredient
Control1..1
TypeRatio
32. MedicinalProductModel.item.ingredient.strengthInfo.basisOfStrengthSubstance
Definition

Substance that the strength refers to, if different from the main substance

ShortSubstance that the strength refers to, if different from the main substance
Control0..1
TypeCodeableConcept
34. MedicinalProductModel.item.unitOfPresentation
Definition

Unit of presentation for the manufactured item (tablet, vial, tube). Typically, the smallest countable object in the package.

ShortUnit of presentation for the manufactured item (tablet, vial, tube). Typically, the smallest countable object in the package.
Control0..1
TypeCodeableConcept
36. MedicinalProductModel.item.containedQuantity
Definition

Manufactured item quantity for liquids (3ml/vial)

ShortManufactured item quantity for liquids (3ml/vial)
Control0..1
TypeRatio
38. MedicinalProductModel.item.amount
Definition

Number of such manufactured items in this product (5 vials)

ShortNumber of such manufactured items in this product (5 vials)
Control0..1
TypeQuantity
40. MedicinalProductModel.device
Definition

Administration device included in the product

ShortAdministration device included in the product
Control0..*
TypeBase
42. MedicinalProductModel.device.deviceQuantity
Definition

Number of such devices

ShortNumber of such devices
Control1..1
TypeQuantity
44. MedicinalProductModel.device.device[x]
Definition

Device coded

ShortDevice coded
Control1..1
TypeChoice of: CodeableConcept, Reference(Device)
[x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
46. MedicinalProductModel.characteristic
Definition

Other features of the product

ShortOther features of the product
Control0..*
TypeBase
48. MedicinalProductModel.characteristic.type
Definition

A code expressing the type of characteristic

ShortA code expressing the type of characteristic
Control1..1
TypeCodeableConcept
50. MedicinalProductModel.characteristic.value[x]
Definition

Description of the characteristic

ShortDescription of the characteristic
Control0..1
TypeChoice of: boolean, CodeableConcept, string, Quantity, dateTime, unsignedInt, decimal, Ratio
[x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
52. MedicinalProductModel.batch
Definition

Batch information of a medicinal product. Typically recorded during dispense or administration, rarely known or relevant for a prescription/request.

ShortBatch information of a medicinal product. Typically recorded during dispense or administration, rarely known or relevant for a prescription/request.
Control0..1
TypeBase
54. MedicinalProductModel.batch.lotNumber
Definition

Batch identifier of the medicinal product

ShortBatch identifier of the medicinal product
Control0..1
Typestring
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
56. MedicinalProductModel.batch.expirationDate
Definition

Batch expiration date of the medicinal product.

ShortBatch expiration date of the medicinal product.
Control0..1
TypedateTime
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
58. MedicinalProductModel.batch.serialNumber
Definition

Serial Number of the medicinal product.

ShortSerial Number of the medicinal product.
Control0..1
Typestring
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension

Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be foundhere

0. MedicinalProductModel
Definition

Logical model for prescribed/dispensed medication. The model is shared by statements, requests, dispensations, and treatment lines. Each of those may have different restrictions in FHIR profile.

ShortMedicinal product (model)
Logical ModelInstances of this logical model are not marked to be the target of a Reference
2. MedicinalProductModel.identifyingCode[x]
Definition

Identifier or product code for the product, independently of the level of product. If several identifiers are specified, they shall not have conflicting meanings or very different granularities.

ShortIdentifier or product code for the product, independently of the level of product. If several identifiers are specified, they shall not have conflicting meanings or very different granularities.
Control0..*
TypeChoice of: CodeableConcept, Identifier
[x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
4. MedicinalProductModel.classification
Definition

Classification (e.g. ATC; narcotic/psychotropic; orphan drug; etc.)

ShortClassification (e.g. ATC; narcotic/psychotropic; orphan drug; etc.)
Control0..*
TypeCodeableConcept
6. MedicinalProductModel.productName
Definition

Name of the product (full name, invented name, other). When the product has different names, the appropriate one for the context should be used. Translations of names can be provided.

ShortName of the product (full name, invented name, other). When the product has different names, the appropriate one for the context should be used. Translations of names can be provided.
Control0..1
Typestring
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
8. MedicinalProductModel.marketingAuthorisationHolder
Definition

Marketing authorisation holder of manufacturer of the medicinal product. Relevant for identifying the exact product.

ShortMarketing authorisation holder of manufacturer of the medicinal product. Relevant for identifying the exact product.
Control0..1
TypeBase
10. MedicinalProductModel.marketingAuthorisationHolder.organizationName
Definition

Name of the organisation holding the authorisation for marketing/mahufacturing

ShortName of the organisation holding the authorisation for marketing/mahufacturing
Control0..1
Typestring
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
12. MedicinalProductModel.marketingAuthorisationHolder.organizationIdentifier
Definition

Identifier of the organisation and/or its physical location

ShortIdentifier of the organisation and/or its physical location
Control0..*
TypeIdentifier
14. MedicinalProductModel.doseForm
Definition

Dose form(s) on a product level. Dose form for a single package item is defined below.

ShortDose form(s) on a product level. Dose form for a single package item is defined below.
Control0..1
TypeCodeableConcept
16. MedicinalProductModel.packSize
Definition

Overall amount of product in one package (100ml; 20 tablets; 1 creme & 6 pessaries)

ShortOverall amount of product in one package (100ml; 20 tablets; 1 creme & 6 pessaries)
Control0..*
TypeQuantity
18. MedicinalProductModel.item
Definition

A medication item. For combination packs, this can be manufactured items with each item having its own dose form and ingredients+strengths defined

ShortA medication item. For combination packs, this can be manufactured items with each item having its own dose form and ingredients+strengths defined
Control0..*
TypeBase
20. MedicinalProductModel.item.doseForm
Definition

Dose form

ShortDose form
Control0..1
TypeCodeableConcept
22. MedicinalProductModel.item.ingredient
Definition

Ingredients

ShortIngredients
Control1..*
TypeBase
24. MedicinalProductModel.item.ingredient.role[x]
Definition

Role (active ingredient, excipient). Typically excipients are not needed, so by default active ingredients are expected.

ShortRole (active ingredient, excipient). Typically excipients are not needed, so by default active ingredients are expected.
Control0..1
TypeChoice of: boolean, CodeableConcept
[x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
26. MedicinalProductModel.item.ingredient.substance
Definition

Substance

ShortSubstance
Control1..1
TypeCodeableConcept
28. MedicinalProductModel.item.ingredient.strengthInfo
Definition

Concentration or presentation strength

ShortConcentration or presentation strength
Control0..1
TypeBase
30. MedicinalProductModel.item.ingredient.strengthInfo.strength
Definition

Concentration or presentation strength of the precise active ingredient

ShortConcentration or presentation strength of the precise active ingredient
Control1..1
TypeRatio
32. MedicinalProductModel.item.ingredient.strengthInfo.basisOfStrengthSubstance
Definition

Substance that the strength refers to, if different from the main substance

ShortSubstance that the strength refers to, if different from the main substance
Control0..1
TypeCodeableConcept
34. MedicinalProductModel.item.unitOfPresentation
Definition

Unit of presentation for the manufactured item (tablet, vial, tube). Typically, the smallest countable object in the package.

ShortUnit of presentation for the manufactured item (tablet, vial, tube). Typically, the smallest countable object in the package.
Control0..1
TypeCodeableConcept
36. MedicinalProductModel.item.containedQuantity
Definition

Manufactured item quantity for liquids (3ml/vial)

ShortManufactured item quantity for liquids (3ml/vial)
Control0..1
TypeRatio
38. MedicinalProductModel.item.amount
Definition

Number of such manufactured items in this product (5 vials)

ShortNumber of such manufactured items in this product (5 vials)
Control0..1
TypeQuantity
40. MedicinalProductModel.device
Definition

Administration device included in the product

ShortAdministration device included in the product
Control0..*
TypeBase
42. MedicinalProductModel.device.deviceQuantity
Definition

Number of such devices

ShortNumber of such devices
Control1..1
TypeQuantity
44. MedicinalProductModel.device.device[x]
Definition

Device coded

ShortDevice coded
Control1..1
TypeChoice of: CodeableConcept, Reference(Device)
[x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
46. MedicinalProductModel.characteristic
Definition

Other features of the product

ShortOther features of the product
Control0..*
TypeBase
48. MedicinalProductModel.characteristic.type
Definition

A code expressing the type of characteristic

ShortA code expressing the type of characteristic
Control1..1
TypeCodeableConcept
50. MedicinalProductModel.characteristic.value[x]
Definition

Description of the characteristic

ShortDescription of the characteristic
Control0..1
TypeChoice of: boolean, CodeableConcept, string, Quantity, dateTime, unsignedInt, decimal, Ratio
[x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
52. MedicinalProductModel.batch
Definition

Batch information of a medicinal product. Typically recorded during dispense or administration, rarely known or relevant for a prescription/request.

ShortBatch information of a medicinal product. Typically recorded during dispense or administration, rarely known or relevant for a prescription/request.
Control0..1
TypeBase
54. MedicinalProductModel.batch.lotNumber
Definition

Batch identifier of the medicinal product

ShortBatch identifier of the medicinal product
Control0..1
Typestring
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
56. MedicinalProductModel.batch.expirationDate
Definition

Batch expiration date of the medicinal product.

ShortBatch expiration date of the medicinal product.
Control0..1
TypedateTime
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
58. MedicinalProductModel.batch.serialNumber
Definition

Serial Number of the medicinal product.

ShortSerial Number of the medicinal product.
Control0..1
Typestring
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension

Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be foundhere

0. MedicinalProductModel
Definition

Logical model for prescribed/dispensed medication. The model is shared by statements, requests, dispensations, and treatment lines. Each of those may have different restrictions in FHIR profile.

ShortMedicinal product (model)
Control0..*
Is Modifierfalse
Logical ModelInstances of this logical model are not marked to be the target of a Reference
2. MedicinalProductModel.identifyingCode[x]
Definition

Identifier or product code for the product, independently of the level of product. If several identifiers are specified, they shall not have conflicting meanings or very different granularities.

ShortIdentifier or product code for the product, independently of the level of product. If several identifiers are specified, they shall not have conflicting meanings or very different granularities.
Control0..*
TypeChoice of: CodeableConcept, Identifier
[x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
4. MedicinalProductModel.classification
Definition

Classification (e.g. ATC; narcotic/psychotropic; orphan drug; etc.)

ShortClassification (e.g. ATC; narcotic/psychotropic; orphan drug; etc.)
Control0..*
TypeCodeableConcept
6. MedicinalProductModel.productName
Definition

Name of the product (full name, invented name, other). When the product has different names, the appropriate one for the context should be used. Translations of names can be provided.

ShortName of the product (full name, invented name, other). When the product has different names, the appropriate one for the context should be used. Translations of names can be provided.
Control0..1
Typestring
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
8. MedicinalProductModel.marketingAuthorisationHolder
Definition

Marketing authorisation holder of manufacturer of the medicinal product. Relevant for identifying the exact product.

ShortMarketing authorisation holder of manufacturer of the medicinal product. Relevant for identifying the exact product.
Control0..1
TypeBase
10. MedicinalProductModel.marketingAuthorisationHolder.organizationName
Definition

Name of the organisation holding the authorisation for marketing/mahufacturing

ShortName of the organisation holding the authorisation for marketing/mahufacturing
Control0..1
Typestring
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
12. MedicinalProductModel.marketingAuthorisationHolder.organizationIdentifier
Definition

Identifier of the organisation and/or its physical location

ShortIdentifier of the organisation and/or its physical location
Control0..*
TypeIdentifier
14. MedicinalProductModel.doseForm
Definition

Dose form(s) on a product level. Dose form for a single package item is defined below.

ShortDose form(s) on a product level. Dose form for a single package item is defined below.
Control0..1
TypeCodeableConcept
16. MedicinalProductModel.packSize
Definition

Overall amount of product in one package (100ml; 20 tablets; 1 creme & 6 pessaries)

ShortOverall amount of product in one package (100ml; 20 tablets; 1 creme & 6 pessaries)
Control0..*
TypeQuantity
18. MedicinalProductModel.item
Definition

A medication item. For combination packs, this can be manufactured items with each item having its own dose form and ingredients+strengths defined

ShortA medication item. For combination packs, this can be manufactured items with each item having its own dose form and ingredients+strengths defined
Control0..*
TypeBase
20. MedicinalProductModel.item.doseForm
Definition

Dose form

ShortDose form
Control0..1
TypeCodeableConcept
22. MedicinalProductModel.item.ingredient
Definition

Ingredients

ShortIngredients
Control1..*
TypeBase
24. MedicinalProductModel.item.ingredient.role[x]
Definition

Role (active ingredient, excipient). Typically excipients are not needed, so by default active ingredients are expected.

ShortRole (active ingredient, excipient). Typically excipients are not needed, so by default active ingredients are expected.
Control0..1
TypeChoice of: boolean, CodeableConcept
[x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
26. MedicinalProductModel.item.ingredient.substance
Definition

Substance

ShortSubstance
Control1..1
TypeCodeableConcept
28. MedicinalProductModel.item.ingredient.strengthInfo
Definition

Concentration or presentation strength

ShortConcentration or presentation strength
Control0..1
TypeBase
30. MedicinalProductModel.item.ingredient.strengthInfo.strength
Definition

Concentration or presentation strength of the precise active ingredient

ShortConcentration or presentation strength of the precise active ingredient
Control1..1
TypeRatio
32. MedicinalProductModel.item.ingredient.strengthInfo.basisOfStrengthSubstance
Definition

Substance that the strength refers to, if different from the main substance

ShortSubstance that the strength refers to, if different from the main substance
Control0..1
TypeCodeableConcept
34. MedicinalProductModel.item.unitOfPresentation
Definition

Unit of presentation for the manufactured item (tablet, vial, tube). Typically, the smallest countable object in the package.

ShortUnit of presentation for the manufactured item (tablet, vial, tube). Typically, the smallest countable object in the package.
Control0..1
TypeCodeableConcept
36. MedicinalProductModel.item.containedQuantity
Definition

Manufactured item quantity for liquids (3ml/vial)

ShortManufactured item quantity for liquids (3ml/vial)
Control0..1
TypeRatio
38. MedicinalProductModel.item.amount
Definition

Number of such manufactured items in this product (5 vials)

ShortNumber of such manufactured items in this product (5 vials)
Control0..1
TypeQuantity
40. MedicinalProductModel.device
Definition

Administration device included in the product

ShortAdministration device included in the product
Control0..*
TypeBase
42. MedicinalProductModel.device.deviceQuantity
Definition

Number of such devices

ShortNumber of such devices
Control1..1
TypeQuantity
44. MedicinalProductModel.device.device[x]
Definition

Device coded

ShortDevice coded
Control1..1
TypeChoice of: CodeableConcept, Reference(Device)
[x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
46. MedicinalProductModel.characteristic
Definition

Other features of the product

ShortOther features of the product
Control0..*
TypeBase
48. MedicinalProductModel.characteristic.type
Definition

A code expressing the type of characteristic

ShortA code expressing the type of characteristic
Control1..1
TypeCodeableConcept
50. MedicinalProductModel.characteristic.value[x]
Definition

Description of the characteristic

ShortDescription of the characteristic
Control0..1
TypeChoice of: boolean, CodeableConcept, string, Quantity, dateTime, unsignedInt, decimal, Ratio
[x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
52. MedicinalProductModel.batch
Definition

Batch information of a medicinal product. Typically recorded during dispense or administration, rarely known or relevant for a prescription/request.

ShortBatch information of a medicinal product. Typically recorded during dispense or administration, rarely known or relevant for a prescription/request.
Control0..1
TypeBase
54. MedicinalProductModel.batch.lotNumber
Definition

Batch identifier of the medicinal product

ShortBatch identifier of the medicinal product
Control0..1
Typestring
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
56. MedicinalProductModel.batch.expirationDate
Definition

Batch expiration date of the medicinal product.

ShortBatch expiration date of the medicinal product.
Control0..1
TypedateTime
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
58. MedicinalProductModel.batch.serialNumber
Definition

Serial Number of the medicinal product.

ShortSerial Number of the medicinal product.
Control0..1
Typestring
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension