Medication Form


Definition

The physical form of the medication

Data element maturity

3: Ready for use

Data Element Guidance​

n/a

Recommended Terminologies

Terminology foundation
SNOMED CT CA includes subtypes of 736542009 | Pharmaceutical dose form (dose form) | or subtypes of 736478001 | Basic dose form (basic dose form) |
Value set
MedicationFormCode
Value set examples
  • Nasal Spray
  • Chewable table
  • Cream
Value set maturity

1: Draft

Value set guidance

n/a

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How to cite:

Canadian Institute for Health Information. Medication Form. Accessed November 02, 2026.