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: EDQM PDF dose form attributes: Administration Method - XML Representation

Active as of 2026-03-27

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    <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p class="res-header-id"><b>Generated Narrative: ValueSet edqm-ame</b></p><a name="edqm-ame"> </a><a name="hcedqm-ame"> </a><ul><li>Include these codes as defined in <a href="http://tx.fhir.org/r5"><code>http://standardterms.edqm.eu</code></a><span style="opacity: 0.5" title="Version is not explicitly stated. When building this specification, the most recent version 5 February 2025 has been used"> version ⏿5 February 2025</span><table class="none"><tr><td style="white-space:nowrap"><b>Code</b></td><td><b>Display</b></td><td><b>Definition</b></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://tx.fhir.org/r5/ValueSet/edqm#edqm-0004">0004</a></td><td>Administration</td><td>Administration of a pharmaceutical product by one of a variety of non-specific methods. To be used only where a more-specific term does not apply.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://tx.fhir.org/r5/ValueSet/edqm#edqm-0005">0005</a></td><td>Application</td><td>Administration of a pharmaceutical product by placing or spreading it onto the affected area.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://tx.fhir.org/r5/ValueSet/edqm#edqm-0006">0006</a></td><td>Bathing</td><td>Administration of a pharmaceutical product by immersing all or part of the affected area in the product, sometimes for an extended period of time.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://tx.fhir.org/r5/ValueSet/edqm#edqm-0007">0007</a></td><td>Chewing</td><td>Administration of a pharmaceutical product by crushing or grinding it with the teeth; after chewing, some products are intended to be swallowed, some are intended to be spat out.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://tx.fhir.org/r5/ValueSet/edqm#edqm-0008">0008</a></td><td>Gargling</td><td>Administration of a pharmaceutical product by rinsing the throat and/or mouth with it, holding it in the throat and keeping it in motion by releasing a stream of air from the lungs; after gargling, the product is usually intended to be spat out.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://tx.fhir.org/r5/ValueSet/edqm#edqm-0010">0010</a></td><td>Inhalation</td><td>Administration of a pharmaceutical product by breathing it into the lungs, usually via the mouth.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://tx.fhir.org/r5/ValueSet/edqm#edqm-0011">0011</a></td><td>Injection</td><td>Administration of a pharmaceutical product by introducing it into the body, usually after puncturing the skin; one or more of a variety of routes may be specified, the most common being intravenous, intramuscular and subcutaneous.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://tx.fhir.org/r5/ValueSet/edqm#edqm-0012">0012</a></td><td>Insertion</td><td>Administration of a pharmaceutical product by placing it into a body cavity, lesion, wound etc.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://tx.fhir.org/r5/ValueSet/edqm#edqm-0013">0013</a></td><td>Instillation</td><td>Administration of a pharmaceutical product drop by drop onto or into the affected area.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://tx.fhir.org/r5/ValueSet/edqm#edqm-0014">0014</a></td><td>Orodispersion</td><td>Administration of a pharmaceutical product by placing it in the mouth and allowing it to dissipate; the product is usually then swallowed.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://tx.fhir.org/r5/ValueSet/edqm#edqm-0015">0015</a></td><td>Rinsing/washing</td><td>Administration of a pharmaceutical product by bringing it into contact with the affected area for a short period of time, e.g. by pouring it over the area and allowing it to drain away, or swilling it around the area and then removing it.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://tx.fhir.org/r5/ValueSet/edqm#edqm-0017">0017</a></td><td>Spraying</td><td>Administration of a pharmaceutical product by atomising or otherwise dissipating it into a fine dispersion of particles in air, directing it such that it comes into contact with the affected area.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://tx.fhir.org/r5/ValueSet/edqm#edqm-0018">0018</a></td><td>Sucking</td><td>Administration of a pharmaceutical product by placing it in the mouth and encouraging it to dissolve in the saliva, usually by moving the tongue.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://tx.fhir.org/r5/ValueSet/edqm#edqm-0019">0019</a></td><td>Swallowing</td><td>Administration of a pharmaceutical product by introducing it into the stomach via the mouth and oesophagus with a voluntary muscular action.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://tx.fhir.org/r5/ValueSet/edqm#edqm-0111">0111</a></td><td>Burning</td><td>Administration of a pharmaceutical product by lighting it in order to evolve smoke that is taken in by the subject.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://tx.fhir.org/r5/ValueSet/edqm#edqm-0112">0112</a></td><td>Dialysis</td><td>Administration of a pharmaceutical product by inclusion in a dialysis system (e.g. haemodialysis, haemofiltration, peritoneal dialysis), as a dialysis or substitution product.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://tx.fhir.org/r5/ValueSet/edqm#edqm-0113">0113</a></td><td>Implantation</td><td>Administration of a pharmaceutical product by placing it within a tissue of the body, usually as part of a surgical procedure.</td></tr></table></li></ul></div>
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  <title value="EDQM PDF dose form attributes: Administration Method"/>
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  <date value="2026-03-27T14:04:13+00:00"/>
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      <concept>
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