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CodeSystem: Orderable Drug Form

Official URL: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-orderableDrugForm Version: 4.0.0
Responsible: Health Level Seven International Computable Name: OrderableDrugForm
Other Identifiers: OID:2.16.840.1.113883.5.85

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

Language: en

Properties

This code system defines the following properties for its concepts

NameCodeURITypeDescription
Status status http://hl7.org/fhir/concept-properties#status code Designation of a concept's state. Normally is not populated unless the state is retired..
Not Selectable notSelectable http://hl7.org/fhir/concept-properties#notSelectable boolean Indicates that the code is abstract - only intended to be used as a selector for other concepts
Parent subsumedBy http://hl7.org/fhir/concept-properties#parent code The concept code of a parent concept

Concepts

This case-sensitive code system http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-orderableDrugForm defines the following codes in a Is-A hierarchy:

LvlCodeDisplayDefinitionStatusNot SelectableParent
1 _AdministrableDrugForm AdministrableDrugForm active true
2   APPFUL Applicatorful active _AdministrableDrugForm
2   DROP Drops active _AdministrableDrugForm, SOL
3     NDROP Nasal Drops active DROP
3     OPDROP Ophthalmic Drops active DROP
3     ORDROP Oral Drops active DROP, ORALSOL
3     OTDROP Otic Drops active DROP
2   PUFF Puff active _AdministrableDrugForm
2   SCOOP Scoops active _AdministrableDrugForm
2   SPRY Sprays active _AdministrableDrugForm
1 _DispensableDrugForm DispensableDrugForm active true
2   _GasDrugForm GasDrugForm Any elastic aeriform fluid in which the molecules are separated from one another and have free paths. active true _DispensableDrugForm
3     GASINHL Gas for Inhalation active _GasDrugForm
2   _GasLiquidMixture GasLiquidMixture active true _DispensableDrugForm
3     AER Aerosol active _GasLiquidMixture
4       BAINHL Breath Activated Inhaler active AER
4       INHLSOL Inhalant Solution active AER
4       MDINHL Metered Dose Inhaler active AER
4       NASSPRY Nasal Spray active AER
3     DERMSPRY Dermal Spray active _GasLiquidMixture
3     FOAM Foam active _GasLiquidMixture
4       FOAMAPL Foam with Applicator active FOAM
4       RECFORM Rectal foam active FOAM
4       VAGFOAM Vaginal foam active FOAM
5         VAGFOAMAPL Vaginal foam with applicator active VAGFOAM
3     RECSPRY Rectal Spray active _GasLiquidMixture
3     VAGSPRY Vaginal Spray active _GasLiquidMixture
2   _GasSolidSpray GasSolidSpray active true _DispensableDrugForm
3     INHL Inhalant active _GasSolidSpray
4       BAINHLPWD Breath Activated Powder Inhaler active INHL
4       INHLPWD Inhalant Powder active INHL
4       MDINHLPWD Metered Dose Powder Inhaler active INHL
4       NASINHL Nasal Inhalant active INHL
4       ORINHL Oral Inhalant active INHL
3     PWDSPRY Powder Spray active _GasSolidSpray
3     SPRYADAPT Spray with Adaptor active _GasSolidSpray
2   _Liquid Liquid A state of substance that is an intermediate one entered into as matter goes from solid to gas; liquids are also intermediate in that they have neither the orderliness of a crystal nor the randomness of a gas. (Note: This term should not be used to describe solutions, only pure chemicals in their liquid state.) active true _DispensableDrugForm
3     LIQCLN Liquid Cleanser active _Liquid
4       LIQSOAP Medicated Liquid Soap active LIQCLN
4       SHMP Shampoo A liquid soap or detergent used to clean the hair and scalp and is often used as a vehicle for dermatologic agents. active LIQCLN
3     OIL Oil An unctuous, combustible substance which is liquid, or easily liquefiable, on warming, and is soluble in ether but insoluble in water. Such substances, depending on their origin, are classified as animal, mineral, or vegetable oils. active _Liquid
4       TOPOIL Topical Oil active OIL
3     SOL Solution A liquid preparation that contains one or more chemical substances dissolved, i.e., molecularly dispersed, in a suitable solvent or mixture of mutually miscible solvents. active _Liquid
4       IPSOL Intraperitoneal Solution active SOL
4       IRSOL Irrigation Solution A sterile solution intended to bathe or flush open wounds or body cavities; they're used topically, never parenterally. active SOL
5         DOUCHE Douche A liquid preparation, intended for the irrigative cleansing of the vagina, that is prepared from powders, liquid solutions, or liquid concentrates and contains one or more chemical substances dissolved in a suitable solvent or mutually miscible solvents. active IRSOL
5         ENEMA Enema A rectal preparation for therapeutic, diagnostic, or nutritive purposes. active IRSOL
5         OPIRSOL Ophthalmic Irrigation Solution active IRSOL
4       IVSOL Intravenous Solution active SOL
4       ORALSOL Oral Solution active SOL
5         ELIXIR Elixir A clear, pleasantly flavored, sweetened hydroalcoholic liquid containing dissolved medicinal agents; it is intended for oral use. active ORALSOL
5         RINSE Mouthwash/Rinse An aqueous solution which is most often used for its deodorant, refreshing, or antiseptic effect. active ORALSOL
5         SYRUP Syrup An oral solution containing high concentrations of sucrose or other sugars; the term has also been used to include any other liquid dosage form prepared in a sweet and viscid vehicle, including oral suspensions. active ORALSOL
5         ORDROP Oral Drops
4       RECSOL Rectal Solution active SOL
4       TOPSOL Topical Solution active SOL
5         LIN Liniment A solution or mixture of various substances in oil, alcoholic solutions of soap, or emulsions intended for external application. active TOPSOL
5         MUCTOPSOL Mucous Membrane Topical Solution active TOPSOL
5         TINC Tincture active TOPSOL
4       DROP Drops
2   _LiquidLiquidEmulsion LiquidLiquidEmulsion A two-phase system in which one liquid is dispersed throughout another liquid in the form of small droplets. active true _DispensableDrugForm
3     CRM Cream A semisolid dosage form containing one or more drug substances dissolved or dispersed in a suitable base; more recently, the term has been restricted to products consisting of oil-in-water emulsions or aqueous microcrystalline dispersions of long chain fatty acids or alcohols that are water washable and more cosmetically and aesthetically acceptable. active _LiquidLiquidEmulsion
4       NASCRM Nasal Cream active CRM
4       OPCRM Ophthalmic Cream active CRM
4       ORCRM Oral Cream active CRM
4       OTCRM Otic Cream active CRM
4       RECCRM Rectal Cream active CRM
4       TOPCRM Topical Cream active CRM
4       VAGCRM Vaginal Cream active CRM
5         VAGCRMAPL Vaginal Cream with Applicator active VAGCRM
3     LTN Lotion The term "lotion" has been used to categorize many topical suspensions, solutions and emulsions intended for application to the skin. active _LiquidLiquidEmulsion
4       TOPLTN Topical Lotion active LTN
3     OINT Ointment A semisolid preparation intended for external application to the skin or mucous membranes. active _LiquidLiquidEmulsion
4       NASOINT Nasal Ointment active OINT
4       OINTAPL Ointment with Applicator active OINT
4       OPOINT Ophthalmic Ointment active OINT
4       OTOINT Otic Ointment active OINT
4       RECOINT Rectal Ointment active OINT
4       TOPOINT Topical Ointment active OINT
4       VAGOINT Vaginal Ointment active OINT
5         VAGOINTAPL Vaginal Ointment with Applicator active VAGOINT
2   _LiquidSolidSuspension LiquidSolidSuspension A liquid preparation which consists of solid particles dispersed throughout a liquid phase in which the particles are not soluble. active true _DispensableDrugForm
3     GEL Gel A semisolid system consisting of either suspensions made up of small inorganic particles or large organic molecules interpenetrated by a liquid. active _LiquidSolidSuspension
4       GELAPL Gel with Applicator active GEL
4       NASGEL Nasal Gel active GEL
4       OPGEL Ophthalmic Gel active GEL
4       OTGEL Otic Gel active GEL
4       TOPGEL Topical Gel active GEL
4       URETHGEL Urethral Gel active GEL
4       VAGGEL Vaginal Gel active GEL
5         VGELAPL Vaginal Gel with Applicator active VAGGEL
3     PASTE Paste A semisolid dosage form that contains one or more drug substances intended for topical application. active _LiquidSolidSuspension
4       PUD Pudding active PASTE
4       TPASTE Toothpaste A paste formulation intended to clean and/or polish the teeth, and which may contain certain additional agents. active PASTE
3     SUSP Suspension active _LiquidSolidSuspension
4       ITSUSP Intrathecal Suspension active SUSP
4       OPSUSP Ophthalmic Suspension active SUSP
4       ORSUSP Oral Suspension active SUSP
5         ERSUSP Extended-Release Suspension active ORSUSP
6           ERSUSP12 12 Hour Extended-Release Suspension active ERSUSP
6           ERSUSP24 24 Hour Extended Release Suspension active ERSUSP
4       OTSUSP Otic Suspension active SUSP
4       RECSUSP Rectal Suspension active SUSP
2   _SolidDrugForm SolidDrugForm active true _DispensableDrugForm
3     BAR Bar active _SolidDrugForm
4       BARSOAP Bar Soap active BAR
5         MEDBAR Medicated Bar Soap active BARSOAP
4       CHEWBAR Chewable Bar A solid dosage form usually in the form of a rectangle that is meant to be chewed. active BAR
3     BEAD Beads A solid dosage form in the shape of a small ball. active _SolidDrugForm
3     CAKE Cake active _SolidDrugForm
3     CEMENT Cement A substance that serves to produce solid union between two surfaces. active _SolidDrugForm
3     CRYS Crystals A naturally produced angular solid of definite form in which the ultimate units from which it is built up are systematically arranged; they are usually evenly spaced on a regular space lattice. active _SolidDrugForm
3     DISK Disk A circular plate-like organ or structure. active _SolidDrugForm
3     FLAKE Flakes active _SolidDrugForm
3     GRAN Granules A small particle or grain. active _SolidDrugForm
3     GUM ChewingGum A sweetened and flavored insoluble plastic material of various shapes which when chewed, releases a drug substance into the oral cavity. active _SolidDrugForm
3     PAD Pad active _SolidDrugForm
4       MEDPAD Medicated Pad active PAD
3     PATCH Patch A drug delivery system that contains an adhesived backing and that permits its ingredients to diffuse from some portion of it (e.g., the backing itself, a reservoir, the adhesive, or some other component) into the body from the external site where it is applied. active _SolidDrugForm
4       TPATCH Transdermal Patch active PATCH
5         TPATH16 16 Hour Transdermal Patch active TPATCH
5         TPATH24 24 Hour Transdermal Patch active TPATCH
5         TPATH2WK Biweekly Transdermal Patch active TPATCH
5         TPATH72 72 Hour Transdermal Patch active TPATCH
5         TPATHWK Weekly Transdermal Patch active TPATCH
3     PELLET Pellet A small sterile solid mass consisting of a highly purified drug (with or without excipients) made by the formation of granules, or by compression and molding. active _SolidDrugForm
3     PILL Pill A small, round solid dosage form containing a medicinal agent intended for oral administration. active _SolidDrugForm
4       CAP Capsule A solid dosage form in which the drug is enclosed within either a hard or soft soluble container or "shell" made from a suitable form of gelatin. active PILL
5         ORCAP Oral Capsule active CAP
6           ENTCAP Enteric Coated Capsule active ORCAP
7             ERENTCAP Extended Release Enteric Coated Capsule active ENTCAP, ERCAP
6           ERCAP Extended Release Capsule A solid dosage form in which the drug is enclosed within either a hard or soft soluble container made from a suitable form of gelatin, and which releases a drug (or drugs) in such a manner to allow a reduction in dosing frequency as compared to that drug (or drugs) presented as a conventional dosage form. active ORCAP
7             ERCAP12 12 Hour Extended Release Capsule active ERCAP
7             ERCAP24 24 Hour Extended Release Capsule active ERCAP
7             ERECCAP Extended Release Enteric Coated Capsule *Rationale:* Duplicate of code ERENTCAP. Use code ERENTCAP instead. retired ERCAP
7             ERENTCAP Extended Release Enteric Coated Capsule
4       TAB Tablet A solid dosage form containing medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents. active PILL
5         ORTAB Oral Tablet active TAB
6           BUCTAB Buccal Tablet active ORTAB
7             SRBUCTAB Sustained Release Buccal Tablet active BUCTAB
6           CAPLET Caplet active ORTAB
6           CHEWTAB Chewable Tablet A solid dosage form containing medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents that is intended to be chewed, producing a pleasant tasting residue in the oral cavity that is easily swallowed and does not leave a bitter or unpleasant after-taste. active ORTAB
6           CPTAB Coated Particles Tablet active ORTAB
6           DISINTAB Disintegrating Tablet A solid dosage form containing medicinal substances which disintegrates rapidly, usually within a matter of seconds, when placed upon the tongue. active ORTAB
6           DRTAB Delayed Release Tablet active ORTAB
6           ECTAB Enteric Coated Tablet active ORTAB
7             ERECTAB Extended Release Enteric Coated Tablet active ECTAB, ERTAB
6           ERTAB Extended Release Tablet A solid dosage form containing a drug which allows at least a reduction in dosing frequency as compared to that drug presented in conventional dosage form. active ORTAB
7             ERTAB12 12 Hour Extended Release Tablet active ERTAB
7             ERTAB24 24 Hour Extended Release Tablet active ERTAB
7             ERECTAB Extended Release Enteric Coated Tablet
6           ORTROCHE Lozenge/Oral Troche A solid preparation containing one or more medicaments, usually in a flavored, sweetened base which is intended to dissolve or disintegrate slowly in the mouth. active ORTAB
6           SLTAB Sublingual Tablet active ORTAB
5         VAGTAB Vaginal Tablet active TAB
3     POWD Powder An intimate mixture of dry, finely divided drugs and/or chemicals that may be intended for internal or external use. active _SolidDrugForm
4       TOPPWD Topical Powder active POWD
5         RECPWD Rectal Powder active TOPPWD
5         VAGPWD Vaginal Powder active TOPPWD
3     SUPP Suppository A solid body of various weights and shapes, adapted for introduction into the rectal, vaginal, or urethral orifice of the human body; they usually melt, soften, or dissolve at body temperature. active _SolidDrugForm
4       RECSUPP Rectal Suppository active SUPP
4       URETHSUPP Urethral suppository active SUPP
4       VAGSUPP Vaginal Suppository active SUPP
3     SWAB Swab A wad of absorbent material usually wound around one end of a small stick and used for applying medication or for removing material from an area. active _SolidDrugForm
4       MEDSWAB Medicated swab active SWAB
3     WAFER Wafer A thin slice of material containing a medicinal agent. active _SolidDrugForm

Description of the above table(s).


History

DateActionAuthorCustodianComment
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