Medication Prescribed Dosage Instruction

The sequential step number indicating the order in which the dosage instructions should be followed, if the prescription includes more than one step (e.g., 1, 2).

The prescribed quantity of medication to be taken for each (self-)administration (e.g., 100), along with its unit of measure (e.g., capsule(s), drop(s), mg). Unit of Measure Code Value Set: https://ui.terminologystandardsservice.ca/ui/deeplink?iss=https://terminologystandardsservice.ca/fhir&type=ValueSet&canonicalUrl=https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/ValueSet/prescriptiondosequantityunit

The minimum and/or maximum prescribed quantity of medication (whichever is known) to be taken for each (self-)administration, along with the corresponding units of measure (e.g., lower limit: 75 mg, upper limit: 150 mg). Lower Limit.Unit of Measure Code, Higher Limit.Unit of Measure Code Value Set: https://ui.terminologystandardsservice.ca/ui/deeplink?iss=https://terminologystandardsservice.ca/fhir&type=ValueSet&canonicalUrl=https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/ValueSet/prescriptiondosequantityunit

The value and time unit of measure representing the length of time the dose is to be (self-) administered. Unit of Measure Code Value Set: https://ui.terminologystandardsservice.ca/ui/deeplink?iss=https://terminologystandardsservice.ca/fhir&type=ValueSet&canonicalUrl=https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/ValueSet/x_timeunitsofmeasure

The minimum and/or maximum length of time (whichever is known) that the dose is to be (self-)administered, along with corresponding the time unit(s) of measure. Lower Limit.Unit of Measure Code, Higher Limit.Unit of Measure Code Value Set: https://ui.terminologystandardsservice.ca/ui/deeplink?iss=https://terminologystandardsservice.ca/fhir&type=ValueSet&canonicalUrl=https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/ValueSet/x_timeunitsofmeasure

The total prescribed quantity of medication (e.g., 100) throughout the prescribed duration of medication consumption, along with its unit of measure (e.g., capsule(s), drop(s), mg). Unit of Measure Code Value Set: https://ui.terminologystandardsservice.ca/ui/deeplink?iss=https://terminologystandardsservice.ca/fhir&type=ValueSet&canonicalUrl=https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/ValueSet/prescriptiondosequantityunit

Uniquely specifies the kind of dose or rate specified in a medication request (e.g., ordered, calculated). Value Set: https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/ValueSet/doseandratetype

The value of the duration for which the medication should be taken (e.g., 10), along with its unit of measure (e.g., days). Unit of Measure Code Value Set: https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/ValueSet/x_timeunitsofmeasure

An indicator of whether the medication should be taken on an as-needed basis.

Uniquely specifies the symptom or condition that, when present, warrants the request to take or administer the dose as needed (e.g., fever, pain, dyspnea). Value Set: https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/ValueSet/clinicalfindingcode

Uniquely specifies the path by which the medication should be taken into or contact the body (e.g., oral, intramuscular). Value Set: https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/ValueSet/routeofadministration

Uniquely specifies the prescribed frequency/timing of medication (e.g., BID, TID, QD). Value Set: To be developed.

The prescribed frequency of the medication's (self-) administration (e.g., 3 times per day) - value per time period (e.g., 3) and unit of measure for period duration (e.g., day). Value: Integer (i.e., decimal part = 0) Unit of Measure Code: Value Set: https://ui.terminologystandardsservice.ca/ui/deeplink?iss=https://terminologystandardsservice.ca/fhir&type=ValueSet&canonicalUrl=https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/ValueSet/x_timeunitsofmeasure

The time(s) of day when the medication should be taken or administered (e.g., 1300 hrs).

Uniquely specifies the day(s) of the week when the medication should be taken or administered (e.g., Tuesday). Value Set: https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/ValueSet/daysofweek

The number of times to repeat the dosage.

The number of refills/repeats associated with the prescription.

Uniquely specifies the instruction(s)provided to the patient on how to take the medication (e.g., with meals), or warnings regarding the medication (e.g., may cause drowsiness). Value Set: https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/ValueSet/medicationadditionaldosageinstructioncode

Plain-language information about the medication for the consumer (e.g., potential side effects).

A free text description of complex dosing instructions that cannot be fully captured by discrete data elements.

The date and, if available, the time, when medication consumption should be started and, if applicable, stopped.