German (DEU) electronic Product Information Leaflet (ePIL) Implementation Guide
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Resource Profile: DEU_ePIL_MedicinalProductDefinition - Detailed Descriptions

Draft as of 2026-05-04

Definitions for the DEU-ePIL-MedicinalProductDefinition resource profile.

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

0. MedicinalProductDefinition
Definition

A medicinal product, being a substance or combination of substances that is intended to treat, prevent or diagnose a disease, or to restore, correct or modify physiological functions by exerting a pharmacological, immunological or metabolic action. This resource is intended to define and detail such products and their properties, for uses other than direct patient care (e.g. regulatory use, or drug catalogs).

ShortDetailed definition of a medicinal product
Control0..*
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Invariantsdom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
dom-3: 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().ofType(canonical) | %resource.descendants().ofType(uri) | %resource.descendants().ofType(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(ofType(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(ofType(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty())
dom-4: 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: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
2. MedicinalProductDefinition.id
Definition

Mandatory technical identifier for this MedicinalProductDefinition resource. Used for referencing this resource within the Bundle and FHIR system. This is the resource's technical ID (called 'logical id' in FHIR terminology).


The logical id of the resource, as used in the URL for the resource. Once assigned, this value never changes.

ShortTechnical ID of this medicinal productLogical id of this artifact
Comments

Within the context of the FHIR RESTful interactions, the resource has an id except for cases like the create and conditional update. Otherwise, the use of the resouce id depends on the given use case.

Control10..1
Typeid
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
4. MedicinalProductDefinition.implicitRules
Definition

A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.

ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
Comments

Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of its narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.

Control0..1
Typeuri
Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies its meaning or interpretation
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
6. MedicinalProductDefinition.contained
Definition

These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, nor can they have their own independent transaction scope. This is allowed to be a Parameters resource if and only if it is referenced by a resource that provides context/meaning.

ShortContained, inline Resources
Comments

This should never be done when the content can be identified properly, as once identification is lost, it is extremely difficult (and context dependent) to restore it again. Contained resources may have profiles and tags in their meta elements, but SHALL NOT have security labels.

Control0..*
This element is affected by the following invariants: dom-2, dom-4, dom-3, dom-5
TypeResource
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesinline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources
8. MedicinalProductDefinition.modifierExtension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
10. MedicinalProductDefinition.identifier
Definition

Unique identifier assigned to the medicinal product, often used internally by the Pharmaceutical Unit (pU).


Business identifier for this product. Could be an MPID. When in development or being regulated, products are typically referenced by official identifiers, assigned by a manufacturer or regulator, and unique to a product (which, when compared to a product instance being prescribed, is actually a product type). See also MedicinalProductDefinition.code.

ShortMedicinal Product Identifier (MPID)Business identifier for this product. Could be an MPID
NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Control10..*
TypeIdentifier
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Alternate NamesMPID
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
12. MedicinalProductDefinition.status
Definition

The status within the lifecycle of this product record. A high-level status, this is not intended to duplicate details carried elsewhere such as legal status, or authorization status.

ShortThe status within the lifecycle of this product record
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from PublicationStatushttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/publication-status|5.0.0
(preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/publication-status|5.0.0)

The lifecycle status of an artifact.

TypeCodeableConcept
Is Modifiertrue because This element is labelled as a modifier because it is a status element that can indicate that a record should not be treated as valid
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
14. MedicinalProductDefinition.combinedPharmaceuticalDoseForm
Definition

The dose form for a single part product, or combined form of a multiple part product


The dose form for a single part product, or combined form of a multiple part product. This is one concept that describes all the components. It does not represent the form with components physically mixed, if that might be necessary, for which see (AdministrableProductDefinition.administrableDoseForm).

ShortDose FormThe dose form for a single part product, or combined form of a multiple part product
Control0..1
BindingFor example codes, see CombinedDoseFormhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/combined-dose-form|5.0.0
(example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/combined-dose-form|5.0.0)

Dose forms for a product as a whole, considering all individual parts, but before any mixing

TypeCodeableConcept
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
16. MedicinalProductDefinition.route
Definition

The method of administration of the medicinal product. For example, 'oral route' (FHIR Code: 26643006). The route of administration can vary depending on the active ingredient.


The path by which the product is taken into or makes contact with the body. In some regions this is referred to as the licenced or approved route. See also AdministrableProductDefinition resource. MedicinalProductDefinition.route is the same concept as AdministrableProductDefinition.routeOfAdministration.code, and they cannot be used together.

ShortRoute of AdministrationThe path by which the product is taken into or makes contact with the body
Control0..*
BindingFor example codes, see SNOMEDCTRouteCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/route-codes|5.0.0
(example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/route-codes|5.0.0)

A code specifying the route or physiological path of administration of a therapeutic agent into or onto a patient's body.

TypeCodeableConcept
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
18. MedicinalProductDefinition.classification
Definition

Classification of the medicinal product using EMA/SPOR therapeutic classification or WHO ATC codes. Multiple classifications may be provided for combination products.


Allows the product to be classified by various systems, commonly WHO ATC.

ShortPharmacological ClassificationAllows the product to be classified by various systems
Control0..*
BindingFor example codes, see ProductClassificationhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicinal-product-classification|5.0.0
(example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicinal-product-classification|5.0.0)

This value set includes codes from the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System - provided as an exemplar value set.

TypeCodeableConcept
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
20. MedicinalProductDefinition.classification.coding
Definition

A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

ShortCode defined by a terminology system
Comments

Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

Control0..*
TypeCoding
Is Modifierfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicinalProductDefinition.classification.coding. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ system
  • 22. MedicinalProductDefinition.classification.coding:atc
    Slice Nameatc
    Definition

    WHO ATC classification code


    A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

    ShortATC Classification CodeCode defined by a terminology system
    Comments

    Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

    Control0..*
    TypeCoding
    Is Modifierfalse
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    24. MedicinalProductDefinition.classification.coding:atc.system
    Definition

    The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

    ShortIdentity of the terminology system
    Comments

    The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should be an absolute reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

    Control10..1
    Typeuri
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

    Pattern Valuehttp://www.whocc.no/atc
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    26. MedicinalProductDefinition.classification.coding:spor
    Slice Namespor
    Definition

    EMA SPOR therapeutic classification for the medicinal product


    A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

    ShortEMA/SPOR Therapeutic ClassificationCode defined by a terminology system
    Comments

    Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

    Control0..*
    TypeCoding
    Is Modifierfalse
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    28. MedicinalProductDefinition.classification.coding:spor.system
    Definition

    The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

    ShortIdentity of the terminology system
    Comments

    The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should be an absolute reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

    Control10..1
    Typeuri
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

    Pattern Valuehttps://spor.ema.europa.eu/v1/lists/100000093533
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    30. MedicinalProductDefinition.ingredient
    Definition

    Active ingredients of the medicinal product. For example, Ibuprofen or Acetylsalicylic acid. Only active substances, not excipients.


    The ingredients of this medicinal product - when not detailed in other resources. This is only needed if the ingredients are not specified by incoming references from the Ingredient resource, or indirectly via incoming AdministrableProductDefinition, PackagedProductDefinition or ManufacturedItemDefinition references. In cases where those levels of detail are not used, the ingredients may be specified directly here as codes.

    ShortActive IngredientThe ingredients of this medicinal product - when not detailed in other resources
    Control0..*
    BindingFor example codes, see SNOMEDCTSubstanceCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/substance-codes|5.0.0
    (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/substance-codes|5.0.0)

    This value set includes all substance codes from SNOMED CT - provided as an exemplar value set.

    TypeCodeableConcept
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    32. MedicinalProductDefinition.name
    Definition

    The product's name, including full name and possibly coded parts.

    ShortThe product's name, including full name and possibly coded parts
    Control1..*
    TypeBackboneElement
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    34. MedicinalProductDefinition.name.modifierExtension
    Definition

    May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

    Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

    ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    Comments

    There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

    Control0..*
    TypeExtension
    Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

    Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
    36. MedicinalProductDefinition.name.productName
    Definition

    The official product name of the medicinal product as found in the first chapter of the Gebrauchsinformation (e.g., Transformium 200mg Tabletten).


    The full product name.

    ShortProduct NameThe full product name
    Control1..1
    Typestring
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))

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

    0. MedicinalProductDefinition
    2. MedicinalProductDefinition.id
    Definition

    Mandatory technical identifier for this MedicinalProductDefinition resource. Used for referencing this resource within the Bundle and FHIR system. This is the resource's technical ID (called 'logical id' in FHIR terminology).

    ShortTechnical ID of this medicinal product
    Control1..?
    4. MedicinalProductDefinition.identifier
    Definition

    Unique identifier assigned to the medicinal product, often used internally by the Pharmaceutical Unit (pU).

    ShortMedicinal Product Identifier (MPID)
    NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
    Control1..?
    Must Supporttrue
    6. MedicinalProductDefinition.combinedPharmaceuticalDoseForm
    Definition

    The dose form for a single part product, or combined form of a multiple part product

    ShortDose Form
    Must Supporttrue
    8. MedicinalProductDefinition.combinedPharmaceuticalDoseForm.coding
    10. MedicinalProductDefinition.combinedPharmaceuticalDoseForm.coding.system
    Pattern Valuehttp://ema.europa.eu/fhir/CodeSystem/200000000004
    12. MedicinalProductDefinition.route
    Definition

    The method of administration of the medicinal product. For example, 'oral route' (FHIR Code: 26643006). The route of administration can vary depending on the active ingredient.

    ShortRoute of Administration
    Must Supporttrue
    14. MedicinalProductDefinition.classification
    Definition

    Classification of the medicinal product using EMA/SPOR therapeutic classification or WHO ATC codes. Multiple classifications may be provided for combination products.

    ShortPharmacological Classification
    Must Supporttrue
    16. MedicinalProductDefinition.classification.coding
    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicinalProductDefinition.classification.coding. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
    • value @ system
    • 18. MedicinalProductDefinition.classification.coding:atc
      Slice Nameatc
      Definition

      WHO ATC classification code

      ShortATC Classification Code
      Control0..*
      20. MedicinalProductDefinition.classification.coding:atc.system
      Control1..?
      Pattern Valuehttp://www.whocc.no/atc
      22. MedicinalProductDefinition.classification.coding:spor
      Slice Namespor
      Definition

      EMA SPOR therapeutic classification for the medicinal product

      ShortEMA/SPOR Therapeutic Classification
      Control0..*
      24. MedicinalProductDefinition.classification.coding:spor.system
      Control1..?
      Pattern Valuehttps://spor.ema.europa.eu/v1/lists/100000093533
      26. MedicinalProductDefinition.ingredient
      Definition

      Active ingredients of the medicinal product. For example, Ibuprofen or Acetylsalicylic acid. Only active substances, not excipients.

      ShortActive Ingredient
      Must Supporttrue
      28. MedicinalProductDefinition.name
      30. MedicinalProductDefinition.name.productName
      Definition

      The official product name of the medicinal product as found in the first chapter of the Gebrauchsinformation (e.g., Transformium 200mg Tabletten).

      ShortProduct Name
      Must Supporttrue

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

      0. MedicinalProductDefinition
      Definition

      A medicinal product, being a substance or combination of substances that is intended to treat, prevent or diagnose a disease, or to restore, correct or modify physiological functions by exerting a pharmacological, immunological or metabolic action. This resource is intended to define and detail such products and their properties, for uses other than direct patient care (e.g. regulatory use, or drug catalogs).

      ShortDetailed definition of a medicinal product
      Control0..*
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsdom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
      dom-3: 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().ofType(canonical) | %resource.descendants().ofType(uri) | %resource.descendants().ofType(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(ofType(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(ofType(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty())
      dom-4: 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: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
      dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
      2. MedicinalProductDefinition.id
      Definition

      Mandatory technical identifier for this MedicinalProductDefinition resource. Used for referencing this resource within the Bundle and FHIR system. This is the resource's technical ID (called 'logical id' in FHIR terminology).

      ShortTechnical ID of this medicinal product
      Comments

      Within the context of the FHIR RESTful interactions, the resource has an id except for cases like the create and conditional update. Otherwise, the use of the resouce id depends on the given use case.

      Control1..1
      Typeid
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      4. MedicinalProductDefinition.meta
      Definition

      The metadata about the resource. This is content that is maintained by the infrastructure. Changes to the content might not always be associated with version changes to the resource.

      ShortMetadata about the resource
      Control0..1
      TypeMeta
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      6. MedicinalProductDefinition.implicitRules
      Definition

      A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.

      ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
      Comments

      Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of its narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.

      Control0..1
      Typeuri
      Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies its meaning or interpretation
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      8. MedicinalProductDefinition.language
      Definition

      The base language in which the resource is written.

      ShortLanguage of the resource content
      Comments

      Language is provided to support indexing and accessibility (typically, services such as text to speech use the language tag). The html language tag in the narrative applies to the narrative. The language tag on the resource may be used to specify the language of other presentations generated from the data in the resource. Not all the content has to be in the base language. The Resource.language should not be assumed to apply to the narrative automatically. If a language is specified, it should it also be specified on the div element in the html (see rules in HTML5 for information about the relationship between xml:lang and the html lang attribute).

      Control0..1
      BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from AllLanguages
      (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/all-languages|5.0.0)

      IETF language tag for a human language

      Typecode
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Must Supportfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      10. MedicinalProductDefinition.text
      Definition

      A human-readable narrative that contains a summary of the resource and can be used to represent the content of the resource to a human. The narrative need not encode all the structured data, but is required to contain sufficient detail to make it "clinically safe" for a human to just read the narrative. Resource definitions may define what content should be represented in the narrative to ensure clinical safety.

      ShortText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
      Comments

      Contained resources do not have a narrative. Resources that are not contained SHOULD have a narrative. In some cases, a resource may only have text with little or no additional discrete data (as long as all minOccurs=1 elements are satisfied). This may be necessary for data from legacy systems where information is captured as a "text blob" or where text is additionally entered raw or narrated and encoded information is added later.

      Control0..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: dom-6
      TypeNarrative
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Alternate Namesnarrative, html, xhtml, display
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      12. MedicinalProductDefinition.contained
      Definition

      These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, nor can they have their own independent transaction scope. This is allowed to be a Parameters resource if and only if it is referenced by a resource that provides context/meaning.

      ShortContained, inline Resources
      Comments

      This should never be done when the content can be identified properly, as once identification is lost, it is extremely difficult (and context dependent) to restore it again. Contained resources may have profiles and tags in their meta elements, but SHALL NOT have security labels.

      Control0..*
      This element is affected by the following invariants: dom-2, dom-4, dom-3, dom-5
      TypeResource
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Alternate Namesinline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources
      14. MedicinalProductDefinition.extension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

      ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Alternate Namesextensions, user content
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      16. MedicinalProductDefinition.modifierExtension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

      Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

      ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

      Alternate Namesextensions, user content
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      18. MedicinalProductDefinition.identifier
      Definition

      Unique identifier assigned to the medicinal product, often used internally by the Pharmaceutical Unit (pU).

      ShortMedicinal Product Identifier (MPID)
      NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
      Control1..*
      TypeIdentifier
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Alternate NamesMPID
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      20. MedicinalProductDefinition.type
      Definition

      Regulatory type, e.g. Investigational or Authorized.

      ShortRegulatory type, e.g. Investigational or Authorized
      Control0..1
      BindingFor example codes, see MedicinalProductType
      (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicinal-product-type|5.0.0)

      Overall defining type of this medicinal product.

      TypeCodeableConcept
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      22. MedicinalProductDefinition.domain
      Definition

      If this medicine applies to human or veterinary uses.

      ShortIf this medicine applies to human or veterinary uses
      Control0..1
      BindingFor example codes, see MedicinalProductDomain
      (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicinal-product-domain|5.0.0)

      Applicable domain for this product (e.g. human, veterinary).

      TypeCodeableConcept
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      24. MedicinalProductDefinition.version
      Definition

      A business identifier relating to a specific version of the product, this is commonly used to support revisions to an existing product.

      ShortA business identifier relating to a specific version of the product
      NoteThis is a business version Id, not a resource version Id (see discussion)
      Control0..1
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      26. MedicinalProductDefinition.status
      Definition

      The status within the lifecycle of this product record. A high-level status, this is not intended to duplicate details carried elsewhere such as legal status, or authorization status.

      ShortThe status within the lifecycle of this product record
      Control0..1
      BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from PublicationStatus
      (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/publication-status|5.0.0)

      The lifecycle status of an artifact.

      TypeCodeableConcept
      Is Modifiertrue because This element is labelled as a modifier because it is a status element that can indicate that a record should not be treated as valid
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      28. MedicinalProductDefinition.statusDate
      Definition

      The date at which the given status became applicable.

      ShortThe date at which the given status became applicable
      Control0..1
      TypedateTime
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      30. MedicinalProductDefinition.description
      Definition

      General description of this product.

      ShortGeneral description of this product
      Control0..1
      Typemarkdown
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      32. MedicinalProductDefinition.combinedPharmaceuticalDoseForm
      Definition

      The dose form for a single part product, or combined form of a multiple part product

      ShortDose Form
      Control0..1
      BindingFor example codes, see CombinedDoseForm
      (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/combined-dose-form|5.0.0)

      Dose forms for a product as a whole, considering all individual parts, but before any mixing

      TypeCodeableConcept
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      34. MedicinalProductDefinition.combinedPharmaceuticalDoseForm.id
      Definition

      Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

      ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
      Control0..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
      Typeid
      Is Modifierfalse
      XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
      Summaryfalse
      36. MedicinalProductDefinition.combinedPharmaceuticalDoseForm.extension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

      ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Alternate Namesextensions, user content
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicinalProductDefinition.combinedPharmaceuticalDoseForm.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
      • value @ url
      • 38. MedicinalProductDefinition.combinedPharmaceuticalDoseForm.coding
        Definition

        A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

        ShortCode defined by a terminology system
        Comments

        Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

        Control0..*
        TypeCoding
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        40. MedicinalProductDefinition.combinedPharmaceuticalDoseForm.coding.id
        Definition

        Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

        ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
        Control0..1
        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
        Typeid
        Is Modifierfalse
        XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
        Summaryfalse
        42. MedicinalProductDefinition.combinedPharmaceuticalDoseForm.coding.extension
        Definition

        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

        ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
        Comments

        There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

        Control0..*
        TypeExtension
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summaryfalse
        Alternate Namesextensions, user content
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
        SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicinalProductDefinition.combinedPharmaceuticalDoseForm.coding.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
        • value @ url
        • 44. MedicinalProductDefinition.combinedPharmaceuticalDoseForm.coding.system
          Definition

          The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

          ShortIdentity of the terminology system
          Comments

          The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should be an absolute reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

          Control0..1
          Typeuri
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

          Pattern Valuehttp://ema.europa.eu/fhir/CodeSystem/200000000004
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          46. MedicinalProductDefinition.combinedPharmaceuticalDoseForm.coding.version
          Definition

          The version of the code system which was used when choosing this code. Note that a well-maintained code system does not need the version reported, because the meaning of codes is consistent across versions. However this cannot consistently be assured, and when the meaning is not guaranteed to be consistent, the version SHOULD be exchanged.

          ShortVersion of the system - if relevant
          Comments

          Where the terminology does not clearly define what string should be used to identify code system versions, the recommendation is to use the date (expressed in FHIR date format) on which that version was officially published as the version date.

          NoteThis is a business version Id, not a resource version Id (see discussion)
          Control0..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          48. MedicinalProductDefinition.combinedPharmaceuticalDoseForm.coding.code
          Definition

          A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).

          ShortSymbol in syntax defined by the system
          Control0..1
          This element is affected by the following invariants: cod-1
          Typecode
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Need to refer to a particular code in the system.

          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          50. MedicinalProductDefinition.combinedPharmaceuticalDoseForm.coding.display
          Definition

          A representation of the meaning of the code in the system, following the rules of the system.

          ShortRepresentation defined by the system
          Control0..1
          This element is affected by the following invariants: cod-1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Need to be able to carry a human-readable meaning of the code for readers that do not know the system.

          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          52. MedicinalProductDefinition.combinedPharmaceuticalDoseForm.coding.userSelected
          Definition

          Indicates that this coding was chosen by a user directly - e.g. off a pick list of available items (codes or displays).

          ShortIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
          Comments

          Amongst a set of alternatives, a directly chosen code is the most appropriate starting point for new translations. There is some ambiguity about what exactly 'directly chosen' implies, and trading partner agreement may be needed to clarify the use of this element and its consequences more completely.

          Control0..1
          Typeboolean
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          This has been identified as a clinical safety criterium - that this exact system/code pair was chosen explicitly, rather than inferred by the system based on some rules or language processing.

          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          54. MedicinalProductDefinition.combinedPharmaceuticalDoseForm.text
          Definition

          A human language representation of the concept as seen/selected/uttered by the user who entered the data and/or which represents the intended meaning of the user.

          ShortPlain text representation of the concept
          Comments

          Very often the text is the same as a displayName of one of the codings.

          Control0..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          The codes from the terminologies do not always capture the correct meaning with all the nuances of the human using them, or sometimes there is no appropriate code at all. In these cases, the text is used to capture the full meaning of the source.

          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          56. MedicinalProductDefinition.route
          Definition

          The method of administration of the medicinal product. For example, 'oral route' (FHIR Code: 26643006). The route of administration can vary depending on the active ingredient.

          ShortRoute of Administration
          Control0..*
          BindingFor example codes, see SNOMEDCTRouteCodes
          (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/route-codes|5.0.0)

          A code specifying the route or physiological path of administration of a therapeutic agent into or onto a patient's body.

          TypeCodeableConcept
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          58. MedicinalProductDefinition.indication
          Definition

          Description of indication(s) for this product, used when structured indications are not required. In cases where structured indications are required, they are captured using the ClinicalUseDefinition resource. An indication is a medical situation for which using the product is appropriate.

          ShortDescription of indication(s) for this product, used when structured indications are not required
          Control0..1
          Typemarkdown
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Must Supportfalse
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          60. MedicinalProductDefinition.legalStatusOfSupply
          Definition

          The legal status of supply of the medicinal product as classified by the regulator.

          ShortThe legal status of supply of the medicinal product as classified by the regulator
          Control0..1
          BindingFor example codes, see LegalStatusOfSupply
          (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/legal-status-of-supply|5.0.0)

          The prescription supply types appropriate to a medicinal product

          TypeCodeableConcept
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supportfalse
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          62. MedicinalProductDefinition.additionalMonitoringIndicator
          Definition

          Whether the Medicinal Product is subject to additional monitoring for regulatory reasons, such as heightened reporting requirements.

          ShortWhether the Medicinal Product is subject to additional monitoring for regulatory reasons
          Control0..1
          BindingFor example codes, see AdditionalMonitoring
          (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicinal-product-additional-monitoring|5.0.0)

          Extra measures defined for a Medicinal Product, such as heightened reporting requirements (e.g. Black Triangle Monitoring).

          TypeCodeableConcept
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supportfalse
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          64. MedicinalProductDefinition.specialMeasures
          Definition

          Whether the Medicinal Product is subject to special measures for regulatory reasons, such as a requirement to conduct post-authorization studies.

          ShortWhether the Medicinal Product is subject to special measures for regulatory reasons
          Control0..*
          BindingFor example codes, see SpecialMeasures
          (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicinal-product-special-measures|5.0.0)

          Extra measures defined for a Medicinal Product, such as a requirement to conduct post-authorization studies.

          TypeCodeableConcept
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supportfalse
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          66. MedicinalProductDefinition.pediatricUseIndicator
          Definition

          If authorised for use in children, or infants, neonates etc.

          ShortIf authorised for use in children
          Control0..1
          BindingFor example codes, see PediatricUse
          (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicinal-product-pediatric-use|5.0.0)

          Suitability for age groups, in particular children.

          TypeCodeableConcept
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supportfalse
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          68. MedicinalProductDefinition.classification
          Definition

          Classification of the medicinal product using EMA/SPOR therapeutic classification or WHO ATC codes. Multiple classifications may be provided for combination products.

          ShortPharmacological Classification
          Control0..*
          BindingFor example codes, see ProductClassification
          (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicinal-product-classification|5.0.0)

          This value set includes codes from the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System - provided as an exemplar value set.

          TypeCodeableConcept
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          70. MedicinalProductDefinition.classification.id
          Definition

          Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

          ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
          Control0..1
          This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
          Typeid
          Is Modifierfalse
          XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
          Summaryfalse
          72. MedicinalProductDefinition.classification.extension
          Definition

          May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

          ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
          Comments

          There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

          Control0..*
          TypeExtension
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Alternate Namesextensions, user content
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
          SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicinalProductDefinition.classification.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
          • value @ url
          • 74. MedicinalProductDefinition.classification.coding
            Definition

            A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

            ShortCode defined by a terminology system
            Comments

            Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

            Control0..*
            TypeCoding
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicinalProductDefinition.classification.coding. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
            • value @ system
            • 76. MedicinalProductDefinition.classification.coding:atc
              Slice Nameatc
              Definition

              WHO ATC classification code

              ShortATC Classification Code
              Comments

              Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

              Control0..*
              TypeCoding
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              78. MedicinalProductDefinition.classification.coding:atc.id
              Definition

              Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

              ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
              Control0..1
              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
              Typeid
              Is Modifierfalse
              XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
              Summaryfalse
              80. MedicinalProductDefinition.classification.coding:atc.extension
              Definition

              May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

              ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
              Comments

              There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

              Control0..*
              TypeExtension
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summaryfalse
              Alternate Namesextensions, user content
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
              SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicinalProductDefinition.classification.coding.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
              • value @ url
              • 82. MedicinalProductDefinition.classification.coding:atc.system
                Definition

                The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

                ShortIdentity of the terminology system
                Comments

                The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should be an absolute reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

                Control1..1
                Typeuri
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

                Pattern Valuehttp://www.whocc.no/atc
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                84. MedicinalProductDefinition.classification.coding:atc.version
                Definition

                The version of the code system which was used when choosing this code. Note that a well-maintained code system does not need the version reported, because the meaning of codes is consistent across versions. However this cannot consistently be assured, and when the meaning is not guaranteed to be consistent, the version SHOULD be exchanged.

                ShortVersion of the system - if relevant
                Comments

                Where the terminology does not clearly define what string should be used to identify code system versions, the recommendation is to use the date (expressed in FHIR date format) on which that version was officially published as the version date.

                NoteThis is a business version Id, not a resource version Id (see discussion)
                Control0..1
                Typestring
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Summarytrue
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                86. MedicinalProductDefinition.classification.coding:atc.code
                Definition

                A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).

                ShortSymbol in syntax defined by the system
                Control0..1
                This element is affected by the following invariants: cod-1
                Typecode
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                Need to refer to a particular code in the system.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                88. MedicinalProductDefinition.classification.coding:atc.display
                Definition

                A representation of the meaning of the code in the system, following the rules of the system.

                ShortRepresentation defined by the system
                Control0..1
                This element is affected by the following invariants: cod-1
                Typestring
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                Need to be able to carry a human-readable meaning of the code for readers that do not know the system.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                90. MedicinalProductDefinition.classification.coding:atc.userSelected
                Definition

                Indicates that this coding was chosen by a user directly - e.g. off a pick list of available items (codes or displays).

                ShortIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
                Comments

                Amongst a set of alternatives, a directly chosen code is the most appropriate starting point for new translations. There is some ambiguity about what exactly 'directly chosen' implies, and trading partner agreement may be needed to clarify the use of this element and its consequences more completely.

                Control0..1
                Typeboolean
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                This has been identified as a clinical safety criterium - that this exact system/code pair was chosen explicitly, rather than inferred by the system based on some rules or language processing.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                92. MedicinalProductDefinition.classification.coding:spor
                Slice Namespor
                Definition

                EMA SPOR therapeutic classification for the medicinal product

                ShortEMA/SPOR Therapeutic Classification
                Comments

                Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

                Control0..*
                TypeCoding
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                94. MedicinalProductDefinition.classification.coding:spor.id
                Definition

                Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                Control0..1
                This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                Typeid
                Is Modifierfalse
                XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                Summaryfalse
                96. MedicinalProductDefinition.classification.coding:spor.extension
                Definition

                May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                Comments

                There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                Control0..*
                TypeExtension
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicinalProductDefinition.classification.coding.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                • value @ url
                • 98. MedicinalProductDefinition.classification.coding:spor.system
                  Definition

                  The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

                  ShortIdentity of the terminology system
                  Comments

                  The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should be an absolute reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

                  Control1..1
                  Typeuri
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                  Summarytrue
                  Requirements

                  Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

                  Pattern Valuehttps://spor.ema.europa.eu/v1/lists/100000093533
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  100. MedicinalProductDefinition.classification.coding:spor.version
                  Definition

                  The version of the code system which was used when choosing this code. Note that a well-maintained code system does not need the version reported, because the meaning of codes is consistent across versions. However this cannot consistently be assured, and when the meaning is not guaranteed to be consistent, the version SHOULD be exchanged.

                  ShortVersion of the system - if relevant
                  Comments

                  Where the terminology does not clearly define what string should be used to identify code system versions, the recommendation is to use the date (expressed in FHIR date format) on which that version was officially published as the version date.

                  NoteThis is a business version Id, not a resource version Id (see discussion)
                  Control0..1
                  Typestring
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  102. MedicinalProductDefinition.classification.coding:spor.code
                  Definition

                  A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).

                  ShortSymbol in syntax defined by the system
                  Control0..1
                  This element is affected by the following invariants: cod-1
                  Typecode
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                  Summarytrue
                  Requirements

                  Need to refer to a particular code in the system.

                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  104. MedicinalProductDefinition.classification.coding:spor.display
                  Definition

                  A representation of the meaning of the code in the system, following the rules of the system.

                  ShortRepresentation defined by the system
                  Control0..1
                  This element is affected by the following invariants: cod-1
                  Typestring
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                  Summarytrue
                  Requirements

                  Need to be able to carry a human-readable meaning of the code for readers that do not know the system.

                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  106. MedicinalProductDefinition.classification.coding:spor.userSelected
                  Definition

                  Indicates that this coding was chosen by a user directly - e.g. off a pick list of available items (codes or displays).

                  ShortIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
                  Comments

                  Amongst a set of alternatives, a directly chosen code is the most appropriate starting point for new translations. There is some ambiguity about what exactly 'directly chosen' implies, and trading partner agreement may be needed to clarify the use of this element and its consequences more completely.

                  Control0..1
                  Typeboolean
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                  Summarytrue
                  Requirements

                  This has been identified as a clinical safety criterium - that this exact system/code pair was chosen explicitly, rather than inferred by the system based on some rules or language processing.

                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  108. MedicinalProductDefinition.classification.text
                  Definition

                  A human language representation of the concept as seen/selected/uttered by the user who entered the data and/or which represents the intended meaning of the user.

                  ShortPlain text representation of the concept
                  Comments

                  Very often the text is the same as a displayName of one of the codings.

                  Control0..1
                  Typestring
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                  Summarytrue
                  Requirements

                  The codes from the terminologies do not always capture the correct meaning with all the nuances of the human using them, or sometimes there is no appropriate code at all. In these cases, the text is used to capture the full meaning of the source.

                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  110. MedicinalProductDefinition.marketingStatus
                  Definition

                  Marketing status of the medicinal product, in contrast to marketing authorization. This refers to the product being actually 'on the market' as opposed to being allowed to be on the market (which is an authorization).

                  ShortMarketing status of the medicinal product, in contrast to marketing authorization
                  Control0..*
                  TypeMarketingStatus
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Must Supportfalse
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  112. MedicinalProductDefinition.packagedMedicinalProduct
                  Definition

                  Package type for the product. See also the PackagedProductDefinition resource.

                  ShortPackage type for the product
                  Control0..*
                  BindingFor example codes, see MedicinalProductPackageType
                  (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicinal-product-package-type|5.0.0)

                  Types of medicinal product packs

                  TypeCodeableConcept
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Must Supportfalse
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  114. MedicinalProductDefinition.comprisedOf
                  Definition

                  Types of medicinal manufactured items and/or devices that this product consists of, such as tablets, capsule, or syringes. Used as a direct link when the item's packaging is not being recorded (see also PackagedProductDefinition.package.containedItem.item).

                  ShortTypes of medicinal manufactured items and/or devices that this product consists of, such as tablets, capsule, or syringes
                  Control0..*
                  TypeReference(ManufacturedItemDefinition, DeviceDefinition)
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Must Supportfalse
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  116. MedicinalProductDefinition.ingredient
                  Definition

                  Active ingredients of the medicinal product. For example, Ibuprofen or Acetylsalicylic acid. Only active substances, not excipients.

                  ShortActive Ingredient
                  Control0..*
                  BindingFor example codes, see SNOMEDCTSubstanceCodes
                  (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/substance-codes|5.0.0)

                  This value set includes all substance codes from SNOMED CT - provided as an exemplar value set.

                  TypeCodeableConcept
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Must Supporttrue
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  118. MedicinalProductDefinition.impurity
                  Definition

                  Any component of the drug product which is not the chemical entity defined as the drug substance, or an excipient in the drug product. This includes process-related impurities and contaminants, product-related impurities including degradation products.

                  ShortAny component of the drug product which is not the chemical entity defined as the drug substance, or an excipient in the drug product
                  Control0..*
                  BindingFor example codes, see SNOMEDCTSubstanceCodes
                  (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/substance-codes|5.0.0)

                  This value set includes all substance codes from SNOMED CT - provided as an exemplar value set.

                  TypeCodeableReference(SubstanceDefinition)
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Must Supportfalse
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  120. MedicinalProductDefinition.attachedDocument
                  Definition

                  Additional information or supporting documentation about the medicinal product.

                  ShortAdditional documentation about the medicinal product
                  Control0..*
                  TypeReference(DocumentReference)
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Must Supportfalse
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  122. MedicinalProductDefinition.masterFile
                  Definition

                  A master file for the medicinal product (e.g. Pharmacovigilance System Master File). Drug master files (DMFs) are documents submitted to regulatory agencies to provide confidential detailed information about facilities, processes or articles used in the manufacturing, processing, packaging and storing of drug products.

                  ShortA master file for the medicinal product (e.g. Pharmacovigilance System Master File)
                  Control0..*
                  TypeReference(DocumentReference)
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Must Supportfalse
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  124. MedicinalProductDefinition.contact
                  Definition

                  A product specific contact, person (in a role), or an organization.

                  ShortA product specific contact, person (in a role), or an organization
                  Control0..*
                  TypeBackboneElement
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Must Supportfalse
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  126. MedicinalProductDefinition.contact.id
                  Definition

                  Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                  ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                  Control0..1
                  This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                  Typestring
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                  Summaryfalse
                  128. MedicinalProductDefinition.contact.extension
                  Definition

                  May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                  ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                  Comments

                  There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                  Control0..*
                  TypeExtension
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Summaryfalse
                  Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                  130. MedicinalProductDefinition.contact.modifierExtension
                  Definition

                  May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

                  Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

                  ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                  Comments

                  There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                  Control0..*
                  TypeExtension
                  Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
                  Summarytrue
                  Requirements

                  Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

                  Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                  132. MedicinalProductDefinition.contact.type
                  Definition

                  Allows the contact to be classified, for example QPPV, Pharmacovigilance Enquiry Information.

                  ShortAllows the contact to be classified, for example QPPV, Pharmacovigilance Enquiry Information
                  Control0..1
                  BindingFor example codes, see ProductContactType
                  (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicinal-product-contact-type|5.0.0)

                  Extra measures defined for a Medicinal Product, such as heightened reporting requirements.

                  TypeCodeableConcept
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Must Supportfalse
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  134. MedicinalProductDefinition.contact.contact
                  Definition

                  A product specific contact, person (in a role), or an organization.

                  ShortA product specific contact, person (in a role), or an organization
                  Control1..1
                  TypeReference(Organization, PractitionerRole)
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Must Supportfalse
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  136. MedicinalProductDefinition.clinicalTrial
                  Definition

                  Clinical trials or studies that this product is involved in.

                  ShortClinical trials or studies that this product is involved in
                  Control0..*
                  TypeReference(ResearchStudy)
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Must Supportfalse
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  138. MedicinalProductDefinition.code
                  Definition

                  A code that this product is known by, usually within some formal terminology, perhaps assigned by a third party (i.e. not the manufacturer or regulator). Products (types of medications) tend to be known by identifiers during development and within regulatory process. However when they are prescribed they tend to be identified by codes. The same product may be have multiple codes, applied to it by multiple organizations.

                  ShortA code that this product is known by, within some formal terminology
                  Control0..*
                  BindingFor example codes, see SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes
                  (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medication-codes|5.0.0)

                  A coded concept that defines the type of a medication.

                  TypeCoding
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Must Supportfalse
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  140. MedicinalProductDefinition.name
                  Definition

                  The product's name, including full name and possibly coded parts.

                  ShortThe product's name, including full name and possibly coded parts
                  Control1..*
                  TypeBackboneElement
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Must Supportfalse
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  142. MedicinalProductDefinition.name.id
                  Definition

                  Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                  ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                  Control0..1
                  This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                  Typestring
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                  Summaryfalse
                  144. MedicinalProductDefinition.name.extension
                  Definition

                  May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                  ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                  Comments

                  There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                  Control0..*
                  TypeExtension
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Summaryfalse
                  Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                  146. MedicinalProductDefinition.name.modifierExtension
                  Definition

                  May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

                  Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

                  ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                  Comments

                  There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                  Control0..*
                  TypeExtension
                  Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
                  Summarytrue
                  Requirements

                  Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

                  Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                  148. MedicinalProductDefinition.name.productName
                  Definition

                  The official product name of the medicinal product as found in the first chapter of the Gebrauchsinformation (e.g., Transformium 200mg Tabletten).

                  ShortProduct Name
                  Control1..1
                  Typestring
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                  Must Supporttrue
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  150. MedicinalProductDefinition.name.type
                  Definition

                  Type of product name, such as rINN, BAN, Proprietary, Non-Proprietary.

                  ShortType of product name, such as rINN, BAN, Proprietary, Non-Proprietary
                  Control0..1
                  BindingFor example codes, see ProductNameType
                  (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicinal-product-name-type|5.0.0)

                  Type of a name for a Medicinal Product.

                  TypeCodeableConcept
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Must Supportfalse
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  152. MedicinalProductDefinition.name.part
                  Definition

                  Coding words or phrases of the name.

                  ShortCoding words or phrases of the name
                  Control0..*
                  TypeBackboneElement
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Must Supportfalse
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  154. MedicinalProductDefinition.name.part.id
                  Definition

                  Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                  ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                  Control0..1
                  This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                  Typestring
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                  Summaryfalse
                  156. MedicinalProductDefinition.name.part.extension
                  Definition

                  May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                  ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                  Comments

                  There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                  Control0..*
                  TypeExtension
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Summaryfalse
                  Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                  158. MedicinalProductDefinition.name.part.modifierExtension
                  Definition

                  May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

                  Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

                  ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                  Comments

                  There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                  Control0..*
                  TypeExtension
                  Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
                  Summarytrue
                  Requirements

                  Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

                  Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                  160. MedicinalProductDefinition.name.part.part
                  Definition

                  A fragment of a product name.

                  ShortA fragment of a product name
                  Control1..1
                  Typestring
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                  Must Supportfalse
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  162. MedicinalProductDefinition.name.part.type
                  Definition

                  Identifying type for this part of the name (e.g. strength part).

                  ShortIdentifying type for this part of the name (e.g. strength part)
                  Control1..1
                  BindingFor example codes, see ProductNamePartType
                  (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicinal-product-name-part-type|5.0.0)

                  Type of part of a name for a Medicinal Product.

                  TypeCodeableConcept
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Must Supportfalse
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  164. MedicinalProductDefinition.name.usage
                  Definition

                  Country and jurisdiction where the name applies, and associated language.

                  ShortCountry and jurisdiction where the name applies
                  Control0..*
                  TypeBackboneElement
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Must Supportfalse
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  166. MedicinalProductDefinition.name.usage.id
                  Definition

                  Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                  ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                  Control0..1
                  This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                  Typestring
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                  Summaryfalse
                  168. MedicinalProductDefinition.name.usage.extension
                  Definition

                  May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                  ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                  Comments

                  There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                  Control0..*
                  TypeExtension
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Summaryfalse
                  Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                  170. MedicinalProductDefinition.name.usage.modifierExtension
                  Definition

                  May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

                  Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

                  ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                  Comments

                  There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                  Control0..*
                  TypeExtension
                  Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
                  Summarytrue
                  Requirements

                  Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

                  Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                  172. MedicinalProductDefinition.name.usage.country
                  Definition

                  Country code for where this name applies.

                  ShortCountry code for where this name applies
                  Control1..1
                  BindingFor example codes, see CountryValueSet
                  (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/country|5.0.0)

                  Jurisdiction codes

                  TypeCodeableConcept
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Must Supportfalse
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  174. MedicinalProductDefinition.name.usage.jurisdiction
                  Definition

                  Jurisdiction code for where this name applies. A jurisdiction may be a sub- or supra-national entity (e.g. a state or a geographic region).

                  ShortJurisdiction code for where this name applies
                  Control0..1
                  BindingFor example codes, see JurisdictionValueSet
                  (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/jurisdiction|5.0.0)

                  Jurisdiction codes

                  TypeCodeableConcept
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Must Supportfalse
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  176. MedicinalProductDefinition.name.usage.language
                  Definition

                  Language code for this name.

                  ShortLanguage code for this name
                  Control1..1
                  BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from AllLanguages
                  (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/all-languages|5.0.0)

                  IETF language tag for a human language

                  TypeCodeableConcept
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Must Supportfalse
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  178. MedicinalProductDefinition.crossReference
                  Definition

                  Reference to another product, e.g. for linking authorised to investigational product, or a virtual product.

                  ShortReference to another product, e.g. for linking authorised to investigational product
                  Control0..*
                  TypeBackboneElement
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Must Supportfalse
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  180. MedicinalProductDefinition.crossReference.id
                  Definition

                  Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                  ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                  Control0..1
                  This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                  Typestring
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                  Summaryfalse
                  182. MedicinalProductDefinition.crossReference.extension
                  Definition

                  May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                  ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                  Comments

                  There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                  Control0..*
                  TypeExtension
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Summaryfalse
                  Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                  184. MedicinalProductDefinition.crossReference.modifierExtension
                  Definition

                  May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

                  Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

                  ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                  Comments

                  There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                  Control0..*
                  TypeExtension
                  Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
                  Summarytrue
                  Requirements

                  Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

                  Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                  186. MedicinalProductDefinition.crossReference.product
                  Definition

                  Reference to another product, e.g. for linking authorised to investigational product.

                  ShortReference to another product, e.g. for linking authorised to investigational product
                  Control1..1
                  TypeCodeableReference(MedicinalProductDefinition)
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Must Supportfalse
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  188. MedicinalProductDefinition.crossReference.type
                  Definition

                  The type of relationship, for instance branded to generic, virtual to actual product, product to development product (investigational), parallel import version.

                  ShortThe type of relationship, for instance branded to generic or virtual to actual product
                  Control0..1
                  BindingFor example codes, see ProductCrossReferenceType
                  (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicinal-product-cross-reference-type|5.0.0)

                  Extra measures defined for a Medicinal Product, such as heightened reporting requirements.

                  TypeCodeableConcept
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Must Supportfalse
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  190. MedicinalProductDefinition.operation
                  Definition

                  A manufacturing or administrative process or step associated with (or performed on) the medicinal product.

                  ShortA manufacturing or administrative process for the medicinal product
                  Control0..*
                  TypeBackboneElement
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Must Supportfalse
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  192. MedicinalProductDefinition.operation.id
                  Definition

                  Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                  ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                  Control0..1
                  This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                  Typestring
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                  Summaryfalse
                  194. MedicinalProductDefinition.operation.extension
                  Definition

                  May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                  ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                  Comments

                  There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                  Control0..*
                  TypeExtension
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Summaryfalse
                  Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                  196. MedicinalProductDefinition.operation.modifierExtension
                  Definition

                  May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

                  Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

                  ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                  Comments

                  There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                  Control0..*
                  TypeExtension
                  Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
                  Summarytrue
                  Requirements

                  Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

                  Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                  198. MedicinalProductDefinition.operation.type
                  Definition

                  The type of manufacturing operation e.g. manufacturing itself, re-packaging. For the authorization of this, a RegulatedAuthorization would point to the same plan or activity referenced here.

                  ShortThe type of manufacturing operation e.g. manufacturing itself, re-packaging
                  Control0..1
                  TypeCodeableReference(ActivityDefinition, PlanDefinition)
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Must Supportfalse
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  200. MedicinalProductDefinition.operation.effectiveDate
                  Definition

                  Date range of applicability.

                  ShortDate range of applicability
                  Control0..1
                  TypePeriod
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Must Supportfalse
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  202. MedicinalProductDefinition.operation.organization
                  Definition

                  The organization or establishment responsible for (or associated with) the particular process or step, examples include the manufacturer, importer, agent.

                  ShortThe organization responsible for the particular process, e.g. the manufacturer or importer
                  Control0..*
                  TypeReference(Organization)
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Must Supportfalse
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  204. MedicinalProductDefinition.operation.confidentialityIndicator
                  Definition

                  Specifies whether this particular business or manufacturing process is considered proprietary or confidential.

                  ShortSpecifies whether this process is considered proprietary or confidential
                  Control0..1
                  BindingFor example codes, see ProductConfidentiality
                  (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicinal-product-confidentiality|5.0.0)

                  Confidentiality rating, e.g. commercial sensitivity for a Medicinal Product.

                  TypeCodeableConcept
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Must Supportfalse
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  206. MedicinalProductDefinition.characteristic
                  Definition

                  Allows the key product features to be recorded, such as "sugar free", "modified release", "parallel import".

                  ShortKey product features such as "sugar free", "modified release"
                  Control0..*
                  TypeBackboneElement
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Must Supportfalse
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  208. MedicinalProductDefinition.characteristic.id
                  Definition

                  Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                  ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                  Control0..1
                  This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                  Typestring
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                  Summaryfalse
                  210. MedicinalProductDefinition.characteristic.extension
                  Definition

                  May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                  ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                  Comments

                  There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                  Control0..*
                  TypeExtension
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Summaryfalse
                  Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                  212. MedicinalProductDefinition.characteristic.modifierExtension
                  Definition

                  May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

                  Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

                  ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                  Comments

                  There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                  Control0..*
                  TypeExtension
                  Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
                  Summarytrue
                  Requirements

                  Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

                  Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                  214. MedicinalProductDefinition.characteristic.type
                  Definition

                  A code expressing the type of characteristic.

                  ShortA code expressing the type of characteristic
                  Control1..1
                  BindingFor example codes, see ProductCharacteristic
                  (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/product-characteristic-codes|5.0.0)

                  This value set includes all observable entity codes from SNOMED CT - provided as an exemplar value set.

                  TypeCodeableConcept
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Must Supportfalse
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  216. MedicinalProductDefinition.characteristic.value[x]
                  Definition

                  A value for the characteristic.text.

                  ShortA value for the characteristic
                  Comments

                  Text, as markdown, is intended to be used only when the item cannot ever reasonably be coded. Otherwise, for cases where a code is not available, but is feasible, use CodeableConcept.text.

                  Control0..1
                  TypeChoice of: CodeableConcept, markdown, Quantity, integer, date, boolean, Attachment
                  [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                  Must Supportfalse
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))