ePMA Implementation Guidance for FHIR STU3

This guidance is under active development by NHS Digital and content may be added or updated on a regular basis.
Please note: This guidance has been superseded by the Implementation guide for digitial medicines, which contains up-to-date information.

Element: authorizingPrescription

This is a required element where the prescription is known and available when constructing the MedicationDispense resource.

Supply Events

Examples of where medications can be supplied without as a prescription below:

  • Emergency supply
  • Over The Counter (OTC)
  • Patient Group Directions (PGD)
  • Minor Ailment Schemes.

Dispense Events

Important: Where the prescription is available, it is recommended to reference via a URL - using the identifier element rather than adding the medicationRequest as a bundle - to avoid duplication.
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