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      This page describes the element-by-element mapping from the EHDSMedication logical model to the FHIR Medication profile(s) used in this Implementation Guide. The model supports prescribed/dispensed medication, and can represent both generic (virtual) products and branded (real) products.
    
| EHDSMedication (Logical Model) | Relationship | Medication | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Description | Relation | Element | Description | Notes | 
| identifier | Identifier for this medication concept / product. | equal | identifier | Business identifier for the medication entry. | Can reflect regulatory or catalogue codes. | 
| code | Identifies the medication (generic or branded). | equal | code | Code that identifies this medication. | Can represent abstract ingredient-based products or specific trade products. | 
| form | Pharmaceutical dose form (tablet, injection, etc.). | equal | form | Dose form of the medication. | Usually a CodeableConcept. | 
| ingredient | Active (and possibly inactive) ingredients and strengths. | equal | ingredient | Medication ingredients. | FHIR supports per-ingredient strength. | 
| batch.lotNumber | Batch / lot number (for manufactured products). | equal | batch.lotNumber | Lot number of a particular batch. | Often only known at dispense/admin time. | 
| batch.expirationDate | Expiry date of this lot/batch. | equal | batch.expirationDate | When the lot expires. | Traceability / pharmacovigilance. | 
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