Medication
The following data elements pertain to information about prescribed medications and non-prescribed products such as vitamins, herbal preparations, over-the-counter medications and Indigenous Traditional Medicines consumed. A drug product is a substance or mixture of substances that can impart biological, physiological or psychological effects by exerting pharmacological, immunological or metabolic action. Future iterations will consider complex dosing instructions, such as rate of medication delivery.
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How to cite:
Canadian Institute for Health Information. Medication. Accessed November 02, 2026.
