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Medicine/Device unit name

Attribute Name: medicineDeviceUnitNameCxDy
Data Type: String
Max Length: 255
Repeatable: No
Code List: No
AVP: Yes
TPD: No
Applies to: Base Unit
Last Modified: 16/04/2025
Description:

Used to distinguish medications or devices within a multi component or multi medications item e.g. Ingredient(s) plus Strength(s)

Example:

Paracetamol 500mg
Ibuprofen 200mg

Useful Tips:

  • Recommended if Healthcare Component Type = D or M.

  • Medicine/Device unit name is required for all Medicines. For Medicines, Active Ingredients and Strength must be provided (e.g. Paracetamol 500mg, Ibuprofen 200mg).

  • Populate for multi Component items. For example, the contraceptive pill, which has different medicines within the same blister pack.