ePA Medication Service v1.1.5 Release: Testing Specification for PZN Ingredients
EPA Medication PZN Ingredient - Testing - Gematik
Summary
gematik released the ePA Medication Service (Version 1.1.5), providing an implementation guide and resource profile specifically for medication's PZN ingredient. This offers a standardized data structure for electronic pharmaceutical information exchange.
Details
This document is part of the Implementation Guide for the ePA Medication Service, developed by gematik (Version 1.1.5). The service is based on FHIR 4.0.1 and provides specifications for exchanging medication data, particularly focusing on the PZN ingredient. Key components include the resource profile 'EPAMedicationPZNIngredient - Testing,' which details descriptions and mappings in XML/JSON formats. This update aims to promote the use of standardized data structures in electronic pharmaceutical information systems, thereby enhancing interoperability. The service utilizes FHIR standards for handling drug information, making it highly relevant for international healthcare IT fields, including Japan. The specific version (1.1.5) and mention of test plans/scripts indicate that the specification has reached a practical level and is undergoing validation. This suggests an active effort toward establishing standardized data exchange foundations.
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