EHDS Logical Information Models
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Logical Model: EHDSMedicationCore - Detailed Descriptions

Active as of 2025-12-03

Definitions for the EHDSMedicationCore logical model.

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

0. EHDSMedicationCore
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. Model is suitable for generic/virtual medications as well as branded/real products.


Base definition for all types defined in FHIR type system.

ShortMedication modelBase 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. EHDSMedicationCore.identifyingCode[x]
Definition

Identifier or code for the product (virtual product, branded product or package). If several identifiers are specified, they shall not have conflicting meanings or very different granularities.

ShortIdentifier or code for the product (virtual product, branded product or package). 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. EHDSMedicationCore.classification
Definition

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

ShortClassification (e.g. ATC; narcotic/psychotropic; orphan drug; etc.)
Control0..*
Binding

WHO ATC

TypeCodeableConcept
6. EHDSMedicationCore.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. EHDSMedicationCore.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
Binding

EDQM Standard Terms

TypeCodeableConcept
10. EHDSMedicationCore.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..*
Binding

UCUM for units of measure. EDQM Standard Terms for units of presentation.

TypeQuantity
12. EHDSMedicationCore.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
14. EHDSMedicationCore.item.doseForm
Definition

Dose form

ShortDose form
Control0..1
Binding

EDQM Standard Terms

TypeCodeableConcept
16. EHDSMedicationCore.item.ingredient
Definition

Ingredients

ShortIngredients
Control1..*
TypeBase
18. EHDSMedicationCore.item.ingredient.isActive
Definition

Marks if the ingredient is considered an active ingredient. Typically excipients are not needed, so by default active ingredients are expected.

ShortMarks if the ingredient is considered an active ingredient. Typically excipients are not needed, so by default active ingredients are expected.
Control0..1
Typeboolean
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
20. EHDSMedicationCore.item.ingredient.substance
Definition

Substance

ShortSubstance
Control1..1
Binding

EMA SPOR SMS

TypeCodeableConcept
22. EHDSMedicationCore.item.ingredient.strengthInfo
Definition

Strength of the product - amount of substance per unit

ShortStrength of the product - amount of substance per unit
Control0..1
TypeBase
24. EHDSMedicationCore.item.ingredient.strengthInfo.strength
Definition

Concentration or presentation strength, e.g 100mg/1ml or 500mg per 1 tablet

ShortConcentration or presentation strength, e.g 100mg/1ml or 500mg per 1 tablet
Control1..1
TypeRatio
26. EHDSMedicationCore.item.ingredient.strengthInfo.basisOfStrengthSubstance
Definition

Substance that the strength refers to, in case it's different from the main substance

ShortSubstance that the strength refers to, in case it's different from the main substance
Control0..1
Binding

EMA SPOR SMS

TypeCodeableConcept
28. EHDSMedicationCore.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
Binding

EDQM Standard Terms

TypeCodeableConcept
30. EHDSMedicationCore.item.containedQuantity
Definition

Manufactured item quantity for liquids (3ml / 1 vial)

ShortManufactured item quantity for liquids (3ml / 1 vial)
Control0..1
TypeRatio
32. EHDSMedicationCore.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
Binding

UCUM for units of measure. EDQM Standard Terms for units of presentation.

TypeQuantity
34. EHDSMedicationCore.characteristic
Definition

Other features of the product

ShortOther features of the product
Control0..*
TypeBase
36. EHDSMedicationCore.characteristic.type
Definition

A code expressing the type of characteristic

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

Description of the characteristic

ShortDescription of the characteristic
Control0..1
TypeChoice of: boolean, CodeableConcept, string, Quantity, dateTime, integer, 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

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

0. EHDSMedicationCore
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. Model is suitable for generic/virtual medications as well as branded/real products.

ShortMedication model
Logical ModelInstances of this logical model are not marked to be the target of a Reference
2. EHDSMedicationCore.identifyingCode[x]
Definition

Identifier or code for the product (virtual product, branded product or package). If several identifiers are specified, they shall not have conflicting meanings or very different granularities.

ShortIdentifier or code for the product (virtual product, branded product or package). 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. EHDSMedicationCore.classification
Definition

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

ShortClassification (e.g. ATC; narcotic/psychotropic; orphan drug; etc.)
Control0..*
Binding

WHO ATC

TypeCodeableConcept
6. EHDSMedicationCore.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. EHDSMedicationCore.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
Binding

EDQM Standard Terms

TypeCodeableConcept
10. EHDSMedicationCore.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..*
Binding

UCUM for units of measure. EDQM Standard Terms for units of presentation.

TypeQuantity
12. EHDSMedicationCore.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
14. EHDSMedicationCore.item.doseForm
Definition

Dose form

ShortDose form
Control0..1
Binding

EDQM Standard Terms

TypeCodeableConcept
16. EHDSMedicationCore.item.ingredient
Definition

Ingredients

ShortIngredients
Control1..*
TypeBase
18. EHDSMedicationCore.item.ingredient.isActive
Definition

Marks if the ingredient is considered an active ingredient. Typically excipients are not needed, so by default active ingredients are expected.

ShortMarks if the ingredient is considered an active ingredient. Typically excipients are not needed, so by default active ingredients are expected.
Control0..1
Typeboolean
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
20. EHDSMedicationCore.item.ingredient.substance
Definition

Substance

ShortSubstance
Control1..1
Binding

EMA SPOR SMS

TypeCodeableConcept
22. EHDSMedicationCore.item.ingredient.strengthInfo
Definition

Strength of the product - amount of substance per unit

ShortStrength of the product - amount of substance per unit
Control0..1
TypeBase
24. EHDSMedicationCore.item.ingredient.strengthInfo.strength
Definition

Concentration or presentation strength, e.g 100mg/1ml or 500mg per 1 tablet

ShortConcentration or presentation strength, e.g 100mg/1ml or 500mg per 1 tablet
Control1..1
TypeRatio
26. EHDSMedicationCore.item.ingredient.strengthInfo.basisOfStrengthSubstance
Definition

Substance that the strength refers to, in case it's different from the main substance

ShortSubstance that the strength refers to, in case it's different from the main substance
Control0..1
Binding

EMA SPOR SMS

TypeCodeableConcept
28. EHDSMedicationCore.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
Binding

EDQM Standard Terms

TypeCodeableConcept
30. EHDSMedicationCore.item.containedQuantity
Definition

Manufactured item quantity for liquids (3ml / 1 vial)

ShortManufactured item quantity for liquids (3ml / 1 vial)
Control0..1
TypeRatio
32. EHDSMedicationCore.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
Binding

UCUM for units of measure. EDQM Standard Terms for units of presentation.

TypeQuantity
34. EHDSMedicationCore.characteristic
Definition

Other features of the product

ShortOther features of the product
Control0..*
TypeBase
36. EHDSMedicationCore.characteristic.type
Definition

A code expressing the type of characteristic

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

Description of the characteristic

ShortDescription of the characteristic
Control0..1
TypeChoice of: boolean, CodeableConcept, string, Quantity, dateTime, integer, 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

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

0. EHDSMedicationCore
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. Model is suitable for generic/virtual medications as well as branded/real products.

ShortMedication model
Control0..*
Is Modifierfalse
Logical ModelInstances of this logical model are not marked to be the target of a Reference
2. EHDSMedicationCore.identifyingCode[x]
Definition

Identifier or code for the product (virtual product, branded product or package). If several identifiers are specified, they shall not have conflicting meanings or very different granularities.

ShortIdentifier or code for the product (virtual product, branded product or package). 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. EHDSMedicationCore.classification
Definition

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

ShortClassification (e.g. ATC; narcotic/psychotropic; orphan drug; etc.)
Control0..*
Binding

WHO ATC

TypeCodeableConcept
6. EHDSMedicationCore.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. EHDSMedicationCore.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
Binding

EDQM Standard Terms

TypeCodeableConcept
10. EHDSMedicationCore.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..*
Binding

UCUM for units of measure. EDQM Standard Terms for units of presentation.

TypeQuantity
12. EHDSMedicationCore.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
14. EHDSMedicationCore.item.doseForm
Definition

Dose form

ShortDose form
Control0..1
Binding

EDQM Standard Terms

TypeCodeableConcept
16. EHDSMedicationCore.item.ingredient
Definition

Ingredients

ShortIngredients
Control1..*
TypeBase
18. EHDSMedicationCore.item.ingredient.isActive
Definition

Marks if the ingredient is considered an active ingredient. Typically excipients are not needed, so by default active ingredients are expected.

ShortMarks if the ingredient is considered an active ingredient. Typically excipients are not needed, so by default active ingredients are expected.
Control0..1
Typeboolean
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
20. EHDSMedicationCore.item.ingredient.substance
Definition

Substance

ShortSubstance
Control1..1
Binding

EMA SPOR SMS

TypeCodeableConcept
22. EHDSMedicationCore.item.ingredient.strengthInfo
Definition

Strength of the product - amount of substance per unit

ShortStrength of the product - amount of substance per unit
Control0..1
TypeBase
24. EHDSMedicationCore.item.ingredient.strengthInfo.strength
Definition

Concentration or presentation strength, e.g 100mg/1ml or 500mg per 1 tablet

ShortConcentration or presentation strength, e.g 100mg/1ml or 500mg per 1 tablet
Control1..1
TypeRatio
26. EHDSMedicationCore.item.ingredient.strengthInfo.basisOfStrengthSubstance
Definition

Substance that the strength refers to, in case it's different from the main substance

ShortSubstance that the strength refers to, in case it's different from the main substance
Control0..1
Binding

EMA SPOR SMS

TypeCodeableConcept
28. EHDSMedicationCore.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
Binding

EDQM Standard Terms

TypeCodeableConcept
30. EHDSMedicationCore.item.containedQuantity
Definition

Manufactured item quantity for liquids (3ml / 1 vial)

ShortManufactured item quantity for liquids (3ml / 1 vial)
Control0..1
TypeRatio
32. EHDSMedicationCore.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
Binding

UCUM for units of measure. EDQM Standard Terms for units of presentation.

TypeQuantity
34. EHDSMedicationCore.characteristic
Definition

Other features of the product

ShortOther features of the product
Control0..*
TypeBase
36. EHDSMedicationCore.characteristic.type
Definition

A code expressing the type of characteristic

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

Description of the characteristic

ShortDescription of the characteristic
Control0..1
TypeChoice of: boolean, CodeableConcept, string, Quantity, dateTime, integer, 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