Drug (Abstract)
A substance or mixture of substances that can impart biological, physiological or psychological effects by exerting pharmacological, immunological or metabolic action. This includes manufactured drug products, as well as compounded custom drugs.
Constraints
n/a
Stereotype(s)
n/a
Attributes
| Attribute | Type | Multiplicity | Attribute note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Form Code | Codeable Concept | 0..1 | Uniquely specifies the physical form of the medication (e.g., liquid, tablet, aerosol).
Value Set:
https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/ValueSet/medicationformcode |
Relationships
| From class | From multiplicity | Relationship | To class | To multiplicity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medication Administration | 0..* | for {Not Vaccine} |
Drug | 1 |
| Medication Statement | 0..* | about {Not Vaccine} |
Drug | 0..1 |
| Medication Request | 0..* | for {Not Vaccine} |
Drug | 1 |
| Medication Administration | 0..* | of {Not Vaccine} |
Drug | 1 |
| Drug | 0..* | has (composition) | Drug Ingredient | 0..* |
| Medication Request | 0..* | for | Drug | 1 |
| Compounded Drug | is a | Drug | ||
| Drug Product | is a | Drug | ||
| Drug Ingredient | 0..* | is | Drug | 0..1 |
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How to cite:
Canadian Institute for Health Information. Drug (Abstract). Accessed November 02, 2026.
