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Resource Profile: CH Core MedicationDispense

Official URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-core-medicationdispense Version: 7.0.0-ballot
Active as of 2026-10-21 Computable Name: CHCoreMedicationDispense

Copyright/Legal: CC0-1.0

Base definition of the MedicationDispense resource for use in Swiss specific use cases.

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Description Differentials, Snapshots, and other representations.

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
MedicationDispense C 0..* MedicationDispense CH Core MedicationDispense
Constraints: mdd-1
MedicationDispense.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
MedicationDispense.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
MedicationDispense.Slices for extension.extension:treatmentReason 0..* string Optional Extensions Element
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-emed/StructureDefinition/ch-emed-ext-treatmentreason
MedicationDispense.Slices for extension.extension:indicationCode 0..1 string Optional Extensions Element
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-epl-regulated-authorization-limitation-indication-code
MedicationDispense.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
MedicationDispense.status This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code preparation | in-progress | cancelled | on-hold | completed | entered-in-error | stopped | declined | unknown
Binding: MedicationDispense Status Codes (required): A coded concept specifying the state of the dispense event.
MedicationDispense.medication[x] This element is included in summaries. 1..1 What medication was supplied
Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes (example): A coded concept identifying which substance or product can be dispensed.
MedicationDispense.medication[x].medicationCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
MedicationDispense.medication[x].medicationReference Reference(CH Core Medication)
MedicationDispense.subject This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(CH Core Patient | Group) Who the dispense is for
MedicationDispense.dosageInstruction 0..* CHCoreDosage How the medication is to be used by the patient or administered by the caregiver
MedicationDispense.substitution C 0..1 BackboneElement Whether a substitution was performed on the dispense
Constraints: ch-meddis-1
MedicationDispense.substitution.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
MedicationDispense.substitution.wasSubstituted 1..1 boolean Whether a substitution was (true) or was not (false) performed on the dispense
MedicationDispense.substitution.type 0..1 CodeableConcept If 'wasSubstituted = true', the type can be defined in addition (optional). If 'wasSubstituted = false', no type is expected.
Binding: ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode (preferred)

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
MedicationDispense.status Base required Medication dispense status codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationDispense.medication[x] Base example SNOMED CT Medication Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationDispense.substitution.​type Base preferred ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode 📦3.4.0 CH Term v3.4

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
ch-meddis-1 warning MedicationDispense.substitution If no substitution was performed, no type is expected. wasSubstituted = true or (wasSubstituted = false and type.exists().not())
dom-2 error MedicationDispense If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error MedicationDispense If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error MedicationDispense If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error MedicationDispense If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice MedicationDispense A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
mdd-1 error MedicationDispense whenHandedOver cannot be before whenPrepared whenHandedOver.empty() or whenPrepared.empty() or whenHandedOver >= whenPrepared

This structure is derived from MedicationDispense

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
MedicationDispense 0..* MedicationDispense CH Core MedicationDispense
MedicationDispense.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
MedicationDispense.Slices for extension.extension:treatmentReason 0..* string Optional Extensions Element
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-emed/StructureDefinition/ch-emed-ext-treatmentreason
MedicationDispense.Slices for extension.extension:indicationCode 0..1 string Optional Extensions Element
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-epl-regulated-authorization-limitation-indication-code
MedicationDispense.medication[x] 1..1 What medication was supplied
MedicationDispense.medication[x].medicationCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
MedicationDispense.medication[x].medicationReference Reference(CH Core Medication)
MedicationDispense.subject 0..1 Reference(CH Core Patient | Group) Who the dispense is for
MedicationDispense.performer.actor 1..1 Reference(CH Core Practitioner | CH Core PractitionerRole | CH Core Organization | CH Core Patient | Device | CH Core RelatedPerson) Individual who was performing
MedicationDispense.dosageInstruction 0..* CHCoreDosage How the medication is to be used by the patient or administered by the caregiver
MedicationDispense.substitution C 0..1 BackboneElement Whether a substitution was performed on the dispense
Constraints: ch-meddis-1
MedicationDispense.substitution.wasSubstituted 1..1 boolean Whether a substitution was (true) or was not (false) performed on the dispense
MedicationDispense.substitution.type 0..1 CodeableConcept If 'wasSubstituted = true', the type can be defined in addition (optional). If 'wasSubstituted = false', no type is expected.
Binding: ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode (preferred)

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
MedicationDispense.substitution.​type Base preferred ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode 📦3.4.0 CH Term v3.4

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
ch-meddis-1 warning MedicationDispense.substitution If no substitution was performed, no type is expected. wasSubstituted = true or (wasSubstituted = false and type.exists().not())
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
MedicationDispense C 0..* MedicationDispense CH Core MedicationDispense
Constraints: mdd-1
MedicationDispense.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
MedicationDispense.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
MedicationDispense.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
MedicationDispense.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
MedicationDispense.text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
MedicationDispense.contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
MedicationDispense.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
MedicationDispense.Slices for extension.extension:treatmentReason 0..* string Optional Extensions Element
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-emed/StructureDefinition/ch-emed-ext-treatmentreason
MedicationDispense.Slices for extension.extension:indicationCode 0..1 string Optional Extensions Element
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-epl-regulated-authorization-limitation-indication-code
MedicationDispense.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
MedicationDispense.identifier 0..* Identifier External identifier
MedicationDispense.partOf 0..* Reference(Procedure) Event that dispense is part of
MedicationDispense.status This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code preparation | in-progress | cancelled | on-hold | completed | entered-in-error | stopped | declined | unknown
Binding: MedicationDispense Status Codes (required): A coded concept specifying the state of the dispense event.
MedicationDispense.statusReason[x] 0..1 Why a dispense was not performed
Binding: MedicationDispense Status Reason Codes (example): A code describing why a dispense was not performed.
MedicationDispense.statusReason[x].statusReasonCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
MedicationDispense.statusReason[x].statusReasonReference Reference(DetectedIssue)
MedicationDispense.category 0..1 CodeableConcept Type of medication dispense
Binding: MedicationDispense Category Codes (preferred): A code describing where the dispensed medication is expected to be consumed or administered.
MedicationDispense.medication[x] This element is included in summaries. 1..1 What medication was supplied
Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes (example): A coded concept identifying which substance or product can be dispensed.
MedicationDispense.medication[x].medicationCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
MedicationDispense.medication[x].medicationReference Reference(CH Core Medication)
MedicationDispense.subject This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(CH Core Patient | Group) Who the dispense is for
MedicationDispense.context 0..1 Reference(Encounter | EpisodeOfCare) Encounter / Episode associated with event
MedicationDispense.supportingInformation 0..* Reference(Resource) Information that supports the dispensing of the medication
MedicationDispense.performer 0..* BackboneElement Who performed event
MedicationDispense.performer.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
MedicationDispense.performer.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
MedicationDispense.performer.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
MedicationDispense.performer.function 0..1 CodeableConcept Who performed the dispense and what they did
Binding: MedicationDispense Performer Function Codes (example): A code describing the role an individual played in dispensing a medication.
MedicationDispense.performer.actor 1..1 Reference(CH Core Practitioner | CH Core PractitionerRole | CH Core Organization | CH Core Patient | Device | CH Core RelatedPerson) Individual who was performing
MedicationDispense.location 0..1 Reference(Location) Where the dispense occurred
MedicationDispense.authorizingPrescription 0..* Reference(MedicationRequest) Medication order that authorizes the dispense
MedicationDispense.type 0..1 CodeableConcept Trial fill, partial fill, emergency fill, etc.
Binding: ActPharmacySupplyType (example): Indicates the type of dispensing event that is performed. For example, Trial Fill, Completion of Trial, Partial Fill, Emergency Fill, Samples, etc.
MedicationDispense.quantity C 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Amount dispensed
Constraints: sqty-1
MedicationDispense.daysSupply C 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Amount of medication expressed as a timing amount
Constraints: sqty-1
MedicationDispense.whenPrepared This element is included in summaries. 0..1 dateTime When product was packaged and reviewed
MedicationDispense.whenHandedOver 0..1 dateTime When product was given out
MedicationDispense.destination 0..1 Reference(Location) Where the medication was sent
MedicationDispense.receiver 0..* Reference(Patient | Practitioner) Who collected the medication
MedicationDispense.note 0..* Annotation Information about the dispense
MedicationDispense.dosageInstruction 0..* CHCoreDosage How the medication is to be used by the patient or administered by the caregiver
MedicationDispense.substitution C 0..1 BackboneElement Whether a substitution was performed on the dispense
Constraints: ch-meddis-1
MedicationDispense.substitution.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
MedicationDispense.substitution.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
MedicationDispense.substitution.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
MedicationDispense.substitution.wasSubstituted 1..1 boolean Whether a substitution was (true) or was not (false) performed on the dispense
MedicationDispense.substitution.type 0..1 CodeableConcept If 'wasSubstituted = true', the type can be defined in addition (optional). If 'wasSubstituted = false', no type is expected.
Binding: ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode (preferred)
MedicationDispense.substitution.reason 0..* CodeableConcept Why was substitution made
Binding: SubstanceAdminSubstitutionReason (example): A coded concept describing the reason that a different medication should (or should not) be substituted from what was prescribed.
MedicationDispense.substitution.responsibleParty 0..* Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole) Who is responsible for the substitution
MedicationDispense.detectedIssue 0..* Reference(DetectedIssue) Clinical issue with action
MedicationDispense.eventHistory 0..* Reference(Provenance) A list of relevant lifecycle events

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
MedicationDispense.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationDispense.status Base required Medication dispense status codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationDispense.statusReason[x] Base example Medication dispense status reason codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationDispense.category Base preferred Medication dispense category codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationDispense.medication[x] Base example SNOMED CT Medication Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationDispense.performer.​function Base example Medication dispense performer function codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationDispense.type Base example ActPharmacySupplyType 📦3.0.0 THO v7.4
MedicationDispense.substitution.​type Base preferred ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode 📦3.4.0 CH Term v3.4
MedicationDispense.substitution.​reason Base example SubstanceAdminSubstitutionReason 📦3.0.0 THO v7.4

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
ch-meddis-1 warning MedicationDispense.substitution If no substitution was performed, no type is expected. wasSubstituted = true or (wasSubstituted = false and type.exists().not())
dom-2 error MedicationDispense If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error MedicationDispense If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error MedicationDispense If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error MedicationDispense If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice MedicationDispense A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
mdd-1 error MedicationDispense whenHandedOver cannot be before whenPrepared whenHandedOver.empty() or whenPrepared.empty() or whenHandedOver >= whenPrepared
sqty-1 error MedicationDispense.quantity, MedicationDispense.daysSupply The comparator is not used on a SimpleQuantity comparator.empty()

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
MedicationDispense C 0..* MedicationDispense CH Core MedicationDispense
Constraints: mdd-1
MedicationDispense.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
MedicationDispense.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
MedicationDispense.Slices for extension.extension:treatmentReason 0..* string Optional Extensions Element
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-emed/StructureDefinition/ch-emed-ext-treatmentreason
MedicationDispense.Slices for extension.extension:indicationCode 0..1 string Optional Extensions Element
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-epl-regulated-authorization-limitation-indication-code
MedicationDispense.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
MedicationDispense.status This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code preparation | in-progress | cancelled | on-hold | completed | entered-in-error | stopped | declined | unknown
Binding: MedicationDispense Status Codes (required): A coded concept specifying the state of the dispense event.
MedicationDispense.medication[x] This element is included in summaries. 1..1 What medication was supplied
Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes (example): A coded concept identifying which substance or product can be dispensed.
MedicationDispense.medication[x].medicationCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
MedicationDispense.medication[x].medicationReference Reference(CH Core Medication)
MedicationDispense.subject This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(CH Core Patient | Group) Who the dispense is for
MedicationDispense.dosageInstruction 0..* CHCoreDosage How the medication is to be used by the patient or administered by the caregiver
MedicationDispense.substitution C 0..1 BackboneElement Whether a substitution was performed on the dispense
Constraints: ch-meddis-1
MedicationDispense.substitution.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
MedicationDispense.substitution.wasSubstituted 1..1 boolean Whether a substitution was (true) or was not (false) performed on the dispense
MedicationDispense.substitution.type 0..1 CodeableConcept If 'wasSubstituted = true', the type can be defined in addition (optional). If 'wasSubstituted = false', no type is expected.
Binding: ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode (preferred)

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
MedicationDispense.status Base required Medication dispense status codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationDispense.medication[x] Base example SNOMED CT Medication Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationDispense.substitution.​type Base preferred ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode 📦3.4.0 CH Term v3.4

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
ch-meddis-1 warning MedicationDispense.substitution If no substitution was performed, no type is expected. wasSubstituted = true or (wasSubstituted = false and type.exists().not())
dom-2 error MedicationDispense If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error MedicationDispense If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error MedicationDispense If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error MedicationDispense If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice MedicationDispense A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
mdd-1 error MedicationDispense whenHandedOver cannot be before whenPrepared whenHandedOver.empty() or whenPrepared.empty() or whenHandedOver >= whenPrepared

Differential View

This structure is derived from MedicationDispense

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
MedicationDispense 0..* MedicationDispense CH Core MedicationDispense
MedicationDispense.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
MedicationDispense.Slices for extension.extension:treatmentReason 0..* string Optional Extensions Element
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-emed/StructureDefinition/ch-emed-ext-treatmentreason
MedicationDispense.Slices for extension.extension:indicationCode 0..1 string Optional Extensions Element
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-epl-regulated-authorization-limitation-indication-code
MedicationDispense.medication[x] 1..1 What medication was supplied
MedicationDispense.medication[x].medicationCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
MedicationDispense.medication[x].medicationReference Reference(CH Core Medication)
MedicationDispense.subject 0..1 Reference(CH Core Patient | Group) Who the dispense is for
MedicationDispense.performer
MedicationDispense.performer.actor 1..1 Reference(CH Core Practitioner | CH Core PractitionerRole | CH Core Organization | CH Core Patient | Device | CH Core RelatedPerson) Individual who was performing
MedicationDispense.dosageInstruction 0..* CHCoreDosage How the medication is to be used by the patient or administered by the caregiver
MedicationDispense.substitution C 0..1 BackboneElement Whether a substitution was performed on the dispense
Constraints: ch-meddis-1
MedicationDispense.substitution.wasSubstituted 1..1 boolean Whether a substitution was (true) or was not (false) performed on the dispense
MedicationDispense.substitution.type 0..1 CodeableConcept If 'wasSubstituted = true', the type can be defined in addition (optional). If 'wasSubstituted = false', no type is expected.
Binding: ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode (preferred)

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
MedicationDispense.substitution.​type Base preferred ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode 📦3.4.0 CH Term v3.4

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
ch-meddis-1 warning MedicationDispense.substitution If no substitution was performed, no type is expected. wasSubstituted = true or (wasSubstituted = false and type.exists().not())

Snapshot ViewView

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
MedicationDispense C 0..* MedicationDispense CH Core MedicationDispense
Constraints: mdd-1
MedicationDispense.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
MedicationDispense.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
MedicationDispense.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
MedicationDispense.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
MedicationDispense.text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
MedicationDispense.contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
MedicationDispense.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
MedicationDispense.Slices for extension.extension:treatmentReason 0..* string Optional Extensions Element
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-emed/StructureDefinition/ch-emed-ext-treatmentreason
MedicationDispense.Slices for extension.extension:indicationCode 0..1 string Optional Extensions Element
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-epl-regulated-authorization-limitation-indication-code
MedicationDispense.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
MedicationDispense.identifier 0..* Identifier External identifier
MedicationDispense.partOf 0..* Reference(Procedure) Event that dispense is part of
MedicationDispense.status This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code preparation | in-progress | cancelled | on-hold | completed | entered-in-error | stopped | declined | unknown
Binding: MedicationDispense Status Codes (required): A coded concept specifying the state of the dispense event.
MedicationDispense.statusReason[x] 0..1 Why a dispense was not performed
Binding: MedicationDispense Status Reason Codes (example): A code describing why a dispense was not performed.
MedicationDispense.statusReason[x].statusReasonCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
MedicationDispense.statusReason[x].statusReasonReference Reference(DetectedIssue)
MedicationDispense.category 0..1 CodeableConcept Type of medication dispense
Binding: MedicationDispense Category Codes (preferred): A code describing where the dispensed medication is expected to be consumed or administered.
MedicationDispense.medication[x] This element is included in summaries. 1..1 What medication was supplied
Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes (example): A coded concept identifying which substance or product can be dispensed.
MedicationDispense.medication[x].medicationCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
MedicationDispense.medication[x].medicationReference Reference(CH Core Medication)
MedicationDispense.subject This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(CH Core Patient | Group) Who the dispense is for
MedicationDispense.context 0..1 Reference(Encounter | EpisodeOfCare) Encounter / Episode associated with event
MedicationDispense.supportingInformation 0..* Reference(Resource) Information that supports the dispensing of the medication
MedicationDispense.performer 0..* BackboneElement Who performed event
MedicationDispense.performer.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
MedicationDispense.performer.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
MedicationDispense.performer.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
MedicationDispense.performer.function 0..1 CodeableConcept Who performed the dispense and what they did
Binding: MedicationDispense Performer Function Codes (example): A code describing the role an individual played in dispensing a medication.
MedicationDispense.performer.actor 1..1 Reference(CH Core Practitioner | CH Core PractitionerRole | CH Core Organization | CH Core Patient | Device | CH Core RelatedPerson) Individual who was performing
MedicationDispense.location 0..1 Reference(Location) Where the dispense occurred
MedicationDispense.authorizingPrescription 0..* Reference(MedicationRequest) Medication order that authorizes the dispense
MedicationDispense.type 0..1 CodeableConcept Trial fill, partial fill, emergency fill, etc.
Binding: ActPharmacySupplyType (example): Indicates the type of dispensing event that is performed. For example, Trial Fill, Completion of Trial, Partial Fill, Emergency Fill, Samples, etc.
MedicationDispense.quantity C 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Amount dispensed
Constraints: sqty-1
MedicationDispense.daysSupply C 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Amount of medication expressed as a timing amount
Constraints: sqty-1
MedicationDispense.whenPrepared This element is included in summaries. 0..1 dateTime When product was packaged and reviewed
MedicationDispense.whenHandedOver 0..1 dateTime When product was given out
MedicationDispense.destination 0..1 Reference(Location) Where the medication was sent
MedicationDispense.receiver 0..* Reference(Patient | Practitioner) Who collected the medication
MedicationDispense.note 0..* Annotation Information about the dispense
MedicationDispense.dosageInstruction 0..* CHCoreDosage How the medication is to be used by the patient or administered by the caregiver
MedicationDispense.substitution C 0..1 BackboneElement Whether a substitution was performed on the dispense
Constraints: ch-meddis-1
MedicationDispense.substitution.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
MedicationDispense.substitution.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
MedicationDispense.substitution.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
MedicationDispense.substitution.wasSubstituted 1..1 boolean Whether a substitution was (true) or was not (false) performed on the dispense
MedicationDispense.substitution.type 0..1 CodeableConcept If 'wasSubstituted = true', the type can be defined in addition (optional). If 'wasSubstituted = false', no type is expected.
Binding: ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode (preferred)
MedicationDispense.substitution.reason 0..* CodeableConcept Why was substitution made
Binding: SubstanceAdminSubstitutionReason (example): A coded concept describing the reason that a different medication should (or should not) be substituted from what was prescribed.
MedicationDispense.substitution.responsibleParty 0..* Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole) Who is responsible for the substitution
MedicationDispense.detectedIssue 0..* Reference(DetectedIssue) Clinical issue with action
MedicationDispense.eventHistory 0..* Reference(Provenance) A list of relevant lifecycle events

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
MedicationDispense.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationDispense.status Base required Medication dispense status codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationDispense.statusReason[x] Base example Medication dispense status reason codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationDispense.category Base preferred Medication dispense category codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationDispense.medication[x] Base example SNOMED CT Medication Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationDispense.performer.​function Base example Medication dispense performer function codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationDispense.type Base example ActPharmacySupplyType 📦3.0.0 THO v7.4
MedicationDispense.substitution.​type Base preferred ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode 📦3.4.0 CH Term v3.4
MedicationDispense.substitution.​reason Base example SubstanceAdminSubstitutionReason 📦3.0.0 THO v7.4

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
ch-meddis-1 warning MedicationDispense.substitution If no substitution was performed, no type is expected. wasSubstituted = true or (wasSubstituted = false and type.exists().not())
dom-2 error MedicationDispense If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error MedicationDispense If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error MedicationDispense If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error MedicationDispense If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice MedicationDispense A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
mdd-1 error MedicationDispense whenHandedOver cannot be before whenPrepared whenHandedOver.empty() or whenPrepared.empty() or whenHandedOver >= whenPrepared
sqty-1 error MedicationDispense.quantity, MedicationDispense.daysSupply The comparator is not used on a SimpleQuantity comparator.empty()

 

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