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Resource Profile: TIMedicationDispenseDgMP - Detailed Descriptions

Active as of 2026-08-27

Definitions for the ti-medication-dispense-dgmp resource profile.

Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be foundhere

0. MedicationDispense
Definition

Indicates that a medication product is to be or has been dispensed for a named person/patient. This includes a description of the medication product (supply) provided and the instructions for administering the medication. The medication dispense is the result of a pharmacy system responding to a medication order.

ShortDispensing a medication to a named patient
Control0..*
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Invariantsdom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
dom-3: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource (contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty())
dom-4: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated (contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty())
dom-5: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
mdd-1: whenHandedOver cannot be before whenPrepared (whenHandedOver.empty() or whenPrepared.empty() or whenHandedOver >= whenPrepared)
mdd-1: whenHandedOver cannot be before whenPrepared (whenHandedOver.empty() or whenPrepared.empty() or whenHandedOver >= whenPrepared)
2. MedicationDispense.meta
Definition

The metadata about the resource. This is content that is maintained by the infrastructure. Changes to the content might not always be associated with version changes to the resource.

ShortMetadata about the resource
Control0..1
TypeMeta
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
4. MedicationDispense.meta.versionId
Definition

The version specific identifier, as it appears in the version portion of the URL. This value changes when the resource is created, updated, or deleted.

ShortVersion specific identifier
Comments

The server assigns this value, and ignores what the client specifies, except in the case that the server is imposing version integrity on updates/deletes.

Control0..1
Typeid
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
6. MedicationDispense.meta.lastUpdated
Definition

When the resource last changed - e.g. when the version changed.

ShortWhen the resource version last changed
Comments

This value is always populated except when the resource is first being created. The server / resource manager sets this value; what a client provides is irrelevant. This is equivalent to the HTTP Last-Modified and SHOULD have the same value on a read interaction.

Control0..1
Typeinstant
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
8. MedicationDispense.implicitRules
Definition

A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.

ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
Comments

Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.

Control0..1
Typeuri
Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies it's meaning or interpretation
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
10. MedicationDispense.extension
Definition

An Extension


May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationDispense.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
  • 12. MedicationDispense.extension:rxPrescriptionProcessIdentifier
    Slice NamerxPrescriptionProcessIdentifier
    Definition

    This extension is used to track medication prescription transactions between the E-Rezept-Fachdienst and the ePA. The RxPrescriptionProcessIdentifier is generated by the ePA Medication Service and consists of the PrescriptionId and the authoredOn date of the operation parameters request. It ensures consistent referencing and management of medication-related resources across different systems.

    ShortExtension
    Control0..1
    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
    TypeExtension(RxPrescriptionProcessIdentifierExtension) (Extension Type: Identifier(RxPrescriptionProcessIdentifier))
    Is Modifierfalse
    Summaryfalse
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
    14. MedicationDispense.extension:renderedDosageInstruction
    Slice NamerenderedDosageInstruction
    Definition

    Ein menschenlesbarer, vollständiger Text der Dosierungsanweisungen. Der Text wird aus den strukturierten Dosage-Elementen generiert und dient der patientensicheren Darstellung der Dosierung. Er soll die maschinenlesbaren Angaben konsistent wiedergeben und in einer für Patient:innen verständlichen Form bereitstellen.

    ShortVollständige Darstellung der Dosierungsanweisungen (generiert aus den Dosage-Elementen).
    Comments

    Element MedicationDispense.renderedDosageInstruction has a context of MedicationDispense based on following the parent source element upwards and mapping to MedicationDispense. Element MedicationDispense.renderedDosageInstruction has no mapping targets in FHIR R4. Typically, this is because the element has been added (is a new element). The content of the renderedDosageInstructions must not be different than the dose represented in the dosageInstruction content.

    Control0..1
    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
    TypeExtension(R5: Full representation of the dosage instructions (new)) (Extension Type: markdown)
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supporttrue
    Summaryfalse
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
    16. MedicationDispense.extension:renderedDosageInstruction.extension
    Definition

    An Extension


    May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

    ShortExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
    Comments

    There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

    Control0..0*
    TypeExtension
    Is Modifierfalse
    Summaryfalse
    Alternate Namesextensions, user content
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationDispense.extension.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
    • value @ url
    • 18. MedicationDispense.extension:renderedDosageInstruction.url
      Definition

      Source of the definition for the extension code - a logical name or a URL.

      Shortidentifies the meaning of the extension
      Comments

      The definition may point directly to a computable or human-readable definition of the extensibility codes, or it may be a logical URI as declared in some other specification. The definition SHALL be a URI for the Structure Definition defining the extension.

      Control1..1
      Typeuri
      Is Modifierfalse
      XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
      Summaryfalse
      Fixed Valuehttp://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-MedicationDispense.renderedDosageInstruction
      20. MedicationDispense.extension:renderedDosageInstruction.value[x]
      Definition

      The full representation of the dose of the medication included in all dosage instructions. To be used when multiple dosage instructions are included to represent complex dosing such as increasing or tapering doses.


      Value of extension - must be one of a constrained set of the data types (see Extensibility for a list).

      ShortFull representation of the dosage instructionsValue of extension
      Comments

      The content of the renderedDosageInstructions must not be different than the dose represented in the dosageInstruction content.

      Control0..1
      Typemarkdown, date, Meta, Address, Attachment, integer, Count, DataRequirement, Dosage, uuid, Identifier, Coding, SampledData, id, positiveInt, Distance, Period, Duration, canonical, Range, RelatedArtifact, base64Binary, UsageContext, Timing, decimal, CodeableConcept, ParameterDefinition, dateTime, code, string, Contributor, oid, instant, ContactPoint, HumanName, Money, Ratio, Age, Reference, TriggerDefinition, Quantity, uri, url, Annotation, ContactDetail, boolean, Expression, Signature, unsignedInt, time
      [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Must Supporttrue
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      22. MedicationDispense.extension:generatedDosageInstructionsMeta
      Slice NamegeneratedDosageInstructionsMeta
      Definition

      Diese Extension enthält zusätzliche Metadaten zu den automatisch generierten Dosierungsanweisungen, wie z.B. Informationen zur Generierung oder zum Ursprung der Daten.

      ShortMetadaten zu den generierten Dosierungsanweisungen
      Control0..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
      TypeExtension(Generated Dosage Instructions Meta) (Complex Extension)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      24. MedicationDispense.modifierExtension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

      Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

      ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
      Summaryfalse
      Requirements

      Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

      Alternate Namesextensions, user content
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      26. MedicationDispense.identifier
      Definition

      Identifiers associated with this Medication Dispense that are defined by business processes and/or used to refer to it when a direct URL reference to the resource itself is not appropriate. They are business identifiers assigned to this resource by the performer or other systems and remain constant as the resource is updated and propagates from server to server.

      ShortExternal identifier
      Comments

      This is a business identifier, not a resource identifier.

      NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
      Control0..*
      TypeIdentifier
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationDispense.identifier. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
      • pattern @ $this
      • 28. MedicationDispense.identifier:RxOriginatorProcessIdentifier
        Slice NameRxOriginatorProcessIdentifier
        Definition

        Identifiers associated with this Medication Dispense that are defined by business processes and/or used to refer to it when a direct URL reference to the resource itself is not appropriate. They are business identifiers assigned to this resource by the performer or other systems and remain constant as the resource is updated and propagates from server to server.

        ShortExternal identifier
        Comments

        This is a business identifier, not a resource identifier.

        NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
        Control0..1*
        TypeIdentifier(RxOriginatorProcessIdentifier)
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summaryfalse
        Pattern Value{
          "system" : "https://gematik.de/fhir/epa-medication/sid/rx-originator-process-identifier"
        }
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        30. MedicationDispense.status
        Definition

        A code specifying the state of the set of dispense events.

        ShortStatus of medication dispensepreparation | in-progress | cancelled | on-hold | completed | entered-in-error | stopped | declined | unknown
        Comments

        This element is labeled as a modifier because the status contains codes that mark the resource as not currently valid.

        Control1..1
        BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from https://gematik.de/fhir/terminology/ValueSet/ti-medication-dispense-status-vshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationdispense-status|4.0.1
        (required to https://gematik.de/fhir/terminology/ValueSet/ti-medication-dispense-status-vs)
        Typecode
        Is Modifiertrue because This element is labelled as a modifier because it is a status element that contains status entered-in-error which means that the resource should not be treated as valid
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        32. MedicationDispense.category
        Definition

        Indicates the type of medication dispense (for example, where the medication is expected to be consumed or administered (i.e. inpatient or outpatient)).

        ShortFehlender oder nicht vorhandener Wert weist auf eine Abgabe mit Verschreibung hin.Type of medication dispense
        Comments

        The category can be used to include where the medication is expected to be consumed or other types of dispenses. Invariants can be used to bind to different value sets when profiling to bind.

        Control0..1
        BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from The codes SHOULD be taken from https://gematik.de/fhir/terminology/ValueSet/ti-medication-dispense-category-vshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationdispense-category|4.0.1
        (required to https://gematik.de/fhir/terminology/ValueSet/ti-medication-dispense-category-vs)

        Definiert den Kontext einer Abgabe: mit oder ohne ärztliche Verschreibung.


        A code describing where the dispensed medication is expected to be consumed or administered.

        TypeCodeableConcept
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Summaryfalse
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        34. MedicationDispense.medication[x]
        Definition

        Identifies the medication being administered. This is either a link to a resource representing the details of the medication or a simple attribute carrying a code that identifies the medication from a known list of medications.

        ShortWhat medication was supplied
        Comments

        If only a code is specified, then it needs to be a code for a specific product. If more information is required, then the use of the medication resource is recommended. For example, if you require form or lot number, then you must reference the Medication resource.

        Control1..1
        TypeReference(Medication, Medication), CodeableConcept
        [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        36. MedicationDispense.subject
        Definition

        A link to a resource representing the person or the group to whom the medication will be given.

        ShortWho the dispense is for
        Comments

        SubstanceAdministration->subject->Patient.

        Control10..1
        TypeReference(Patient, Patient, Group)
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        38. MedicationDispense.subject.identifier
        Definition

        An identifier for the target resource. This is used when there is no way to reference the other resource directly, either because the entity it represents is not available through a FHIR server, or because there is no way for the author of the resource to convert a known identifier to an actual location. There is no requirement that a Reference.identifier point to something that is actually exposed as a FHIR instance, but it SHALL point to a business concept that would be expected to be exposed as a FHIR instance, and that instance would need to be of a FHIR resource type allowed by the reference.

        ShortLogical reference, when literal reference is not known
        Comments

        When an identifier is provided in place of a reference, any system processing the reference will only be able to resolve the identifier to a reference if it understands the business context in which the identifier is used. Sometimes this is global (e.g. a national identifier) but often it is not. For this reason, none of the useful mechanisms described for working with references (e.g. chaining, includes) are possible, nor should servers be expected to be able resolve the reference. Servers may accept an identifier based reference untouched, resolve it, and/or reject it - see CapabilityStatement.rest.resource.referencePolicy.

        When both an identifier and a literal reference are provided, the literal reference is preferred. Applications processing the resource are allowed - but not required - to check that the identifier matches the literal reference

        Applications converting a logical reference to a literal reference may choose to leave the logical reference present, or remove it.

        Reference is intended to point to a structure that can potentially be expressed as a FHIR resource, though there is no need for it to exist as an actual FHIR resource instance - except in as much as an application wishes to actual find the target of the reference. The content referred to be the identifier must meet the logical constraints implied by any limitations on what resource types are permitted for the reference. For example, it would not be legitimate to send the identifier for a drug prescription if the type were Reference(Observation|DiagnosticReport). One of the use-cases for Reference.identifier is the situation where no FHIR representation exists (where the type is Reference (Any).

        NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
        Control10..1
        TypeIdentifier(Identifier-Profil für die 10-stellige Krankenversichertennummer)
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        40. MedicationDispense.performer
        Definition

        Indicates who or what performed the event.

        ShortWho performed event
        Control10..1*
        TypeBackboneElement
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Summaryfalse
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        42. MedicationDispense.performer.modifierExtension
        Definition

        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

        Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

        ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
        Comments

        There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

        Control0..*
        TypeExtension
        Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

        Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
        44. MedicationDispense.performer.actor
        Definition

        The device, practitioner, etc. who performed the action. It should be assumed that the actor is the dispenser of the medication.

        ShortIndividual who was performing
        Control1..1
        TypeReference(Organization, PractitionerRole, Practitioner, PractitionerRole, Organization, Patient, Device, RelatedPerson)
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summaryfalse
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        46. MedicationDispense.authorizingPrescription
        Definition

        Indicates the medication order that is being dispensed against.

        ShortMedication order that authorizes the dispense
        Comments

        Maps to basedOn in Event logical model.

        Control0..*
        TypeReference(MedicationRequest)
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Summaryfalse
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        48. MedicationDispense.authorizingPrescription.reference
        Definition

        A reference to a location at which the other resource is found. The reference may be a relative reference, in which case it is relative to the service base URL, or an absolute URL that resolves to the location where the resource is found. The reference may be version specific or not. If the reference is not to a FHIR RESTful server, then it should be assumed to be version specific. Internal fragment references (start with '#') refer to contained resources.

        ShortLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
        Comments

        Using absolute URLs provides a stable scalable approach suitable for a cloud/web context, while using relative/logical references provides a flexible approach suitable for use when trading across closed eco-system boundaries. Absolute URLs do not need to point to a FHIR RESTful server, though this is the preferred approach. If the URL conforms to the structure "/[type]/[id]" then it should be assumed that the reference is to a FHIR RESTful server.

        Control10..1
        This element is affected by the following invariants: ref-1
        Typestring
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        50. MedicationDispense.whenHandedOver
        Definition

        The time the dispensed product was provided to the patient or their representative.

        ShortWhen product was given out
        Control10..1
        TypedateTime
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Must Supporttrue
        Summaryfalse
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        52. MedicationDispense.dosageInstruction
        Definition

        Hier werden Informationen zur Dosierung angegeben.


        Indicates how the medication is to be used by the patient.

        ShortHier werden Informationen zur Dosierung angegeben.How the medication is to be used by the patient or administered by the caregiver
        Comments

        When the dose or rate is intended to change over the entire administration period (e.g. Tapering dose prescriptions), multiple instances of dosage instructions will need to be supplied to convey the different doses/rates. The pharmacist reviews the medication order prior to dispense and updates the dosageInstruction based on the actual product being dispensed.

        Control0..*
        TypeDosage(Dosage DE)
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Summaryfalse
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        54. MedicationDispense.substitution
        Definition

        Indicates whether or not substitution was made as part of the dispense. In some cases, substitution will be expected but does not happen, in other cases substitution is not expected but does happen. This block explains what substitution did or did not happen and why. If nothing is specified, substitution was not done.

        ShortWhether a substitution was performed on the dispense
        Control0..1
        TypeBackboneElement
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Summaryfalse
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        56. MedicationDispense.substitution.modifierExtension
        Definition

        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

        Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

        ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
        Comments

        There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

        Control0..*
        TypeExtension
        Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

        Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
        58. MedicationDispense.substitution.wasSubstituted
        Definition

        True if the dispenser dispensed a different drug or product from what was prescribed.

        ShortWhether a substitution was or was not performed on the dispense
        Control1..1
        Typeboolean
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Summaryfalse
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))

        Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be foundhere

        0. MedicationDispense
        2. MedicationDispense.meta
        Must Supporttrue
        4. MedicationDispense.meta.versionId
        Must Supporttrue
        6. MedicationDispense.meta.lastUpdated
        Must Supporttrue
        8. MedicationDispense.extension
        SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationDispense.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
        • value @ url
        • 10. MedicationDispense.extension:rxPrescriptionProcessIdentifier
          Slice NamerxPrescriptionProcessIdentifier
          Control0..1
          TypeExtension(RxPrescriptionProcessIdentifierExtension) (Extension Type: Identifier(RxPrescriptionProcessIdentifier))
          12. MedicationDispense.extension:renderedDosageInstruction
          Slice NamerenderedDosageInstruction
          Definition

          Ein menschenlesbarer, vollständiger Text der Dosierungsanweisungen. Der Text wird aus den strukturierten Dosage-Elementen generiert und dient der patientensicheren Darstellung der Dosierung. Er soll die maschinenlesbaren Angaben konsistent wiedergeben und in einer für Patient:innen verständlichen Form bereitstellen.

          ShortVollständige Darstellung der Dosierungsanweisungen (generiert aus den Dosage-Elementen).
          Control0..1
          TypeExtension(R5: Full representation of the dosage instructions (new)) (Extension Type: markdown)
          Must Supporttrue
          14. MedicationDispense.extension:renderedDosageInstruction.extension
          Control0..0
          16. MedicationDispense.extension:renderedDosageInstruction.value[x]
          [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
          Must Supporttrue
          18. MedicationDispense.extension:generatedDosageInstructionsMeta
          Slice NamegeneratedDosageInstructionsMeta
          Definition

          Diese Extension enthält zusätzliche Metadaten zu den automatisch generierten Dosierungsanweisungen, wie z.B. Informationen zur Generierung oder zum Ursprung der Daten.

          ShortMetadaten zu den generierten Dosierungsanweisungen
          Control0..1
          TypeExtension(Generated Dosage Instructions Meta) (Complex Extension)
          Must Supporttrue
          20. MedicationDispense.identifier
          NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
          SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationDispense.identifier. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
          • pattern @ $this
          • 22. MedicationDispense.identifier:RxOriginatorProcessIdentifier
            Slice NameRxOriginatorProcessIdentifier
            NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
            Control0..1
            TypeIdentifier(RxOriginatorProcessIdentifier)
            Pattern Value{
              "system" : "https://gematik.de/fhir/epa-medication/sid/rx-originator-process-identifier"
            }
            24. MedicationDispense.status
            ShortStatus of medication dispense
            BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from https://gematik.de/fhir/terminology/ValueSet/ti-medication-dispense-status-vs
            (required to https://gematik.de/fhir/terminology/ValueSet/ti-medication-dispense-status-vs)
            Must Supporttrue
            26. MedicationDispense.category
            ShortFehlender oder nicht vorhandener Wert weist auf eine Abgabe mit Verschreibung hin.
            BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from https://gematik.de/fhir/terminology/ValueSet/ti-medication-dispense-category-vs
            (required to https://gematik.de/fhir/terminology/ValueSet/ti-medication-dispense-category-vs)

            Definiert den Kontext einer Abgabe: mit oder ohne ärztliche Verschreibung.

            Must Supporttrue
            28. MedicationDispense.medication[x]
            TypeReference(Medication), CodeableConcept
            [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
            Must Supporttrue
            30. MedicationDispense.subject
            Control1..?
            TypeReference(Patient)
            Must Supporttrue
            32. MedicationDispense.subject.identifier
            NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
            Control1..?
            TypeIdentifier(Identifier-Profil für die 10-stellige Krankenversichertennummer)
            Must Supporttrue
            34. MedicationDispense.performer
            Control1..1
            Must Supporttrue
            36. MedicationDispense.performer.actor
            TypeReference(Organization, PractitionerRole)
            38. MedicationDispense.authorizingPrescription
            Must Supporttrue
            40. MedicationDispense.authorizingPrescription.reference
            Control1..?
            Must Supporttrue
            42. MedicationDispense.whenHandedOver
            Control1..?
            Must Supporttrue
            44. MedicationDispense.dosageInstruction
            Definition

            Hier werden Informationen zur Dosierung angegeben.

            ShortHier werden Informationen zur Dosierung angegeben.
            TypeDosage(Dosage DE)
            Must Supporttrue
            46. MedicationDispense.substitution
            Must Supporttrue

            Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be foundhere

            0. MedicationDispense
            Definition

            Indicates that a medication product is to be or has been dispensed for a named person/patient. This includes a description of the medication product (supply) provided and the instructions for administering the medication. The medication dispense is the result of a pharmacy system responding to a medication order.

            ShortDispensing a medication to a named patient
            Control0..*
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsdom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
            dom-3: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource (contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty())
            dom-4: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated (contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty())
            dom-5: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
            dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
            mdd-1: whenHandedOver cannot be before whenPrepared (whenHandedOver.empty() or whenPrepared.empty() or whenHandedOver >= whenPrepared)
            2. MedicationDispense.id
            Definition

            The logical id of the resource, as used in the URL for the resource. Once assigned, this value never changes.

            ShortLogical id of this artifact
            Comments

            The only time that a resource does not have an id is when it is being submitted to the server using a create operation.

            Control0..1
            Typeid
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summarytrue
            4. MedicationDispense.meta
            Definition

            The metadata about the resource. This is content that is maintained by the infrastructure. Changes to the content might not always be associated with version changes to the resource.

            ShortMetadata about the resource
            Control0..1
            TypeMeta
            Is Modifierfalse
            Must Supporttrue
            Summarytrue
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            6. MedicationDispense.meta.id
            Definition

            Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

            ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
            Control0..1
            Typestring
            Is Modifierfalse
            XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
            Summaryfalse
            8. MedicationDispense.meta.extension
            Definition

            May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

            ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
            Comments

            There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

            Control0..*
            TypeExtension
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Alternate Namesextensions, user content
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
            SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationDispense.meta.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
            • value @ url
            • 10. MedicationDispense.meta.versionId
              Definition

              The version specific identifier, as it appears in the version portion of the URL. This value changes when the resource is created, updated, or deleted.

              ShortVersion specific identifier
              Comments

              The server assigns this value, and ignores what the client specifies, except in the case that the server is imposing version integrity on updates/deletes.

              Control0..1
              Typeid
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Must Supporttrue
              Summarytrue
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              12. MedicationDispense.meta.lastUpdated
              Definition

              When the resource last changed - e.g. when the version changed.

              ShortWhen the resource version last changed
              Comments

              This value is always populated except when the resource is first being created. The server / resource manager sets this value; what a client provides is irrelevant. This is equivalent to the HTTP Last-Modified and SHOULD have the same value on a read interaction.

              Control0..1
              Typeinstant
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Must Supporttrue
              Summarytrue
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              14. MedicationDispense.meta.source
              Definition

              A uri that identifies the source system of the resource. This provides a minimal amount of Provenance information that can be used to track or differentiate the source of information in the resource. The source may identify another FHIR server, document, message, database, etc.

              ShortIdentifies where the resource comes from
              Comments

              In the provenance resource, this corresponds to Provenance.entity.what[x]. The exact use of the source (and the implied Provenance.entity.role) is left to implementer discretion. Only one nominated source is allowed; for additional provenance details, a full Provenance resource should be used.

              This element can be used to indicate where the current master source of a resource that has a canonical URL if the resource is no longer hosted at the canonical URL.

              Control0..1
              Typeuri
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Summarytrue
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              16. MedicationDispense.meta.profile
              Definition

              A list of profiles (references to StructureDefinition resources) that this resource claims to conform to. The URL is a reference to StructureDefinition.url.

              ShortProfiles this resource claims to conform to
              Comments

              It is up to the server and/or other infrastructure of policy to determine whether/how these claims are verified and/or updated over time. The list of profile URLs is a set.

              Control0..*
              Typecanonical(StructureDefinition)
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Summarytrue
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              18. MedicationDispense.meta.security
              Definition

              Security labels applied to this resource. These tags connect specific resources to the overall security policy and infrastructure.

              ShortSecurity Labels applied to this resource
              Comments

              The security labels can be updated without changing the stated version of the resource. The list of security labels is a set. Uniqueness is based the system/code, and version and display are ignored.

              Control0..*
              BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from All Security Labels
              (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/security-labels|4.0.1)

              Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System.

              TypeCoding
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summarytrue
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              20. MedicationDispense.meta.tag
              Definition

              Tags applied to this resource. Tags are intended to be used to identify and relate resources to process and workflow, and applications are not required to consider the tags when interpreting the meaning of a resource.

              ShortTags applied to this resource
              Comments

              The tags can be updated without changing the stated version of the resource. The list of tags is a set. Uniqueness is based the system/code, and version and display are ignored.

              Control0..*
              BindingFor example codes, see CommonTags
              (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/common-tags|4.0.1)

              Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones".

              TypeCoding
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summarytrue
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              22. MedicationDispense.implicitRules
              Definition

              A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.

              ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
              Comments

              Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.

              Control0..1
              Typeuri
              Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies it's meaning or interpretation
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Summarytrue
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              24. MedicationDispense.language
              Definition

              The base language in which the resource is written.

              ShortLanguage of the resource content
              Comments

              Language is provided to support indexing and accessibility (typically, services such as text to speech use the language tag). The html language tag in the narrative applies to the narrative. The language tag on the resource may be used to specify the language of other presentations generated from the data in the resource. Not all the content has to be in the base language. The Resource.language should not be assumed to apply to the narrative automatically. If a language is specified, it should it also be specified on the div element in the html (see rules in HTML5 for information about the relationship between xml:lang and the html lang attribute).

              Control0..1
              BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from CommonLanguages
              (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages|4.0.1)

              A human language.

              Additional BindingsPurpose
              AllLanguagesMax Binding
              Typecode
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Summaryfalse
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              26. MedicationDispense.text
              Definition

              A human-readable narrative that contains a summary of the resource and can be used to represent the content of the resource to a human. The narrative need not encode all the structured data, but is required to contain sufficient detail to make it "clinically safe" for a human to just read the narrative. Resource definitions may define what content should be represented in the narrative to ensure clinical safety.

              ShortText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
              Comments

              Contained resources do not have narrative. Resources that are not contained SHOULD have a narrative. In some cases, a resource may only have text with little or no additional discrete data (as long as all minOccurs=1 elements are satisfied). This may be necessary for data from legacy systems where information is captured as a "text blob" or where text is additionally entered raw or narrated and encoded information is added later.

              Control0..1
              TypeNarrative
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summaryfalse
              Alternate Namesnarrative, html, xhtml, display
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              28. MedicationDispense.contained
              Definition

              These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, and nor can they have their own independent transaction scope.

              ShortContained, inline Resources
              Comments

              This should never be done when the content can be identified properly, as once identification is lost, it is extremely difficult (and context dependent) to restore it again. Contained resources may have profiles and tags In their meta elements, but SHALL NOT have security labels.

              Control0..*
              TypeResource
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summaryfalse
              Alternate Namesinline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources
              30. MedicationDispense.extension
              Definition

              An Extension

              ShortExtension
              Control0..*
              TypeExtension
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summaryfalse
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
              SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationDispense.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
              • value @ url
              • 32. MedicationDispense.extension:rxPrescriptionProcessIdentifier
                Slice NamerxPrescriptionProcessIdentifier
                Definition

                This extension is used to track medication prescription transactions between the E-Rezept-Fachdienst and the ePA. The RxPrescriptionProcessIdentifier is generated by the ePA Medication Service and consists of the PrescriptionId and the authoredOn date of the operation parameters request. It ensures consistent referencing and management of medication-related resources across different systems.

                ShortExtension
                Control0..1
                This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                TypeExtension(RxPrescriptionProcessIdentifierExtension) (Extension Type: Identifier(RxPrescriptionProcessIdentifier))
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                34. MedicationDispense.extension:renderedDosageInstruction
                Slice NamerenderedDosageInstruction
                Definition

                Ein menschenlesbarer, vollständiger Text der Dosierungsanweisungen. Der Text wird aus den strukturierten Dosage-Elementen generiert und dient der patientensicheren Darstellung der Dosierung. Er soll die maschinenlesbaren Angaben konsistent wiedergeben und in einer für Patient:innen verständlichen Form bereitstellen.

                ShortVollständige Darstellung der Dosierungsanweisungen (generiert aus den Dosage-Elementen).
                Comments

                Element MedicationDispense.renderedDosageInstruction has a context of MedicationDispense based on following the parent source element upwards and mapping to MedicationDispense. Element MedicationDispense.renderedDosageInstruction has no mapping targets in FHIR R4. Typically, this is because the element has been added (is a new element). The content of the renderedDosageInstructions must not be different than the dose represented in the dosageInstruction content.

                Control0..1
                This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                TypeExtension(R5: Full representation of the dosage instructions (new)) (Extension Type: markdown)
                Is Modifierfalse
                Must Supporttrue
                Summaryfalse
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                36. MedicationDispense.extension:renderedDosageInstruction.id
                Definition

                Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                Control0..1
                Typestring
                Is Modifierfalse
                XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                Summaryfalse
                38. MedicationDispense.extension:renderedDosageInstruction.extension
                Definition

                An Extension

                ShortExtension
                Control0..0
                TypeExtension
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationDispense.extension.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                • value @ url
                • 40. MedicationDispense.extension:renderedDosageInstruction.url
                  Definition

                  Source of the definition for the extension code - a logical name or a URL.

                  Shortidentifies the meaning of the extension
                  Comments

                  The definition may point directly to a computable or human-readable definition of the extensibility codes, or it may be a logical URI as declared in some other specification. The definition SHALL be a URI for the Structure Definition defining the extension.

                  Control1..1
                  Typeuri
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                  Summaryfalse
                  Fixed Valuehttp://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-MedicationDispense.renderedDosageInstruction
                  42. MedicationDispense.extension:renderedDosageInstruction.value[x]
                  Definition

                  The full representation of the dose of the medication included in all dosage instructions. To be used when multiple dosage instructions are included to represent complex dosing such as increasing or tapering doses.

                  ShortFull representation of the dosage instructions
                  Comments

                  The content of the renderedDosageInstructions must not be different than the dose represented in the dosageInstruction content.

                  Control0..1
                  Typemarkdown
                  [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                  Must Supporttrue
                  Summaryfalse
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  44. MedicationDispense.extension:generatedDosageInstructionsMeta
                  Slice NamegeneratedDosageInstructionsMeta
                  Definition

                  Diese Extension enthält zusätzliche Metadaten zu den automatisch generierten Dosierungsanweisungen, wie z.B. Informationen zur Generierung oder zum Ursprung der Daten.

                  ShortMetadaten zu den generierten Dosierungsanweisungen
                  Control0..1
                  This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                  TypeExtension(Generated Dosage Instructions Meta) (Complex Extension)
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Must Supporttrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                  46. MedicationDispense.modifierExtension
                  Definition

                  May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

                  Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

                  ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored
                  Comments

                  There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                  Control0..*
                  TypeExtension
                  Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
                  Summaryfalse
                  Requirements

                  Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

                  Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                  48. MedicationDispense.identifier
                  Definition

                  Identifiers associated with this Medication Dispense that are defined by business processes and/or used to refer to it when a direct URL reference to the resource itself is not appropriate. They are business identifiers assigned to this resource by the performer or other systems and remain constant as the resource is updated and propagates from server to server.

                  ShortExternal identifier
                  Comments

                  This is a business identifier, not a resource identifier.

                  NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
                  Control0..*
                  TypeIdentifier
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Summaryfalse
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationDispense.identifier. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                  • pattern @ $this
                  • 50. MedicationDispense.identifier:RxOriginatorProcessIdentifier
                    Slice NameRxOriginatorProcessIdentifier
                    Definition

                    Identifiers associated with this Medication Dispense that are defined by business processes and/or used to refer to it when a direct URL reference to the resource itself is not appropriate. They are business identifiers assigned to this resource by the performer or other systems and remain constant as the resource is updated and propagates from server to server.

                    ShortExternal identifier
                    Comments

                    This is a business identifier, not a resource identifier.

                    NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
                    Control0..1
                    TypeIdentifier(RxOriginatorProcessIdentifier)
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Summaryfalse
                    Pattern Value{
                      "system" : "https://gematik.de/fhir/epa-medication/sid/rx-originator-process-identifier"
                    }
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    52. MedicationDispense.partOf
                    Definition

                    The procedure that trigger the dispense.

                    ShortEvent that dispense is part of
                    Control0..*
                    TypeReference(Procedure)
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Summaryfalse
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    54. MedicationDispense.status
                    Definition

                    A code specifying the state of the set of dispense events.

                    ShortStatus of medication dispense
                    Comments

                    This element is labeled as a modifier because the status contains codes that mark the resource as not currently valid.

                    Control1..1
                    BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from https://gematik.de/fhir/terminology/ValueSet/ti-medication-dispense-status-vs
                    (required to https://gematik.de/fhir/terminology/ValueSet/ti-medication-dispense-status-vs)
                    Typecode
                    Is Modifiertrue because This element is labelled as a modifier because it is a status element that contains status entered-in-error which means that the resource should not be treated as valid
                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                    Must Supporttrue
                    Summarytrue
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    56. MedicationDispense.statusReason[x]
                    Definition

                    Indicates the reason why a dispense was not performed.

                    ShortWhy a dispense was not performed
                    Control0..1
                    BindingFor example codes, see MedicationDispense Status Reason Codes
                    (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationdispense-status-reason|4.0.1)

                    A code describing why a dispense was not performed.

                    TypeChoice of: CodeableConcept, Reference(DetectedIssue)
                    [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Summaryfalse
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    58. MedicationDispense.category
                    Definition

                    Indicates the type of medication dispense (for example, where the medication is expected to be consumed or administered (i.e. inpatient or outpatient)).

                    ShortFehlender oder nicht vorhandener Wert weist auf eine Abgabe mit Verschreibung hin.
                    Comments

                    The category can be used to include where the medication is expected to be consumed or other types of dispenses. Invariants can be used to bind to different value sets when profiling to bind.

                    Control0..1
                    BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from https://gematik.de/fhir/terminology/ValueSet/ti-medication-dispense-category-vs
                    (required to https://gematik.de/fhir/terminology/ValueSet/ti-medication-dispense-category-vs)

                    Definiert den Kontext einer Abgabe: mit oder ohne ärztliche Verschreibung.

                    TypeCodeableConcept
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Must Supporttrue
                    Summaryfalse
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    60. MedicationDispense.medication[x]
                    Definition

                    Identifies the medication being administered. This is either a link to a resource representing the details of the medication or a simple attribute carrying a code that identifies the medication from a known list of medications.

                    ShortWhat medication was supplied
                    Comments

                    If only a code is specified, then it needs to be a code for a specific product. If more information is required, then the use of the medication resource is recommended. For example, if you require form or lot number, then you must reference the Medication resource.

                    Control1..1
                    TypeReference(Medication)
                    [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Must Supporttrue
                    Summarytrue
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    62. MedicationDispense.subject
                    Definition

                    A link to a resource representing the person or the group to whom the medication will be given.

                    ShortWho the dispense is for
                    Comments

                    SubstanceAdministration->subject->Patient.

                    Control1..1
                    TypeReference(Patient)
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Must Supporttrue
                    Summarytrue
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    64. MedicationDispense.subject.id
                    Definition

                    Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                    ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                    Control0..1
                    Typestring
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                    Summaryfalse
                    66. MedicationDispense.subject.extension
                    Definition

                    May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                    ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                    Comments

                    There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                    Control0..*
                    TypeExtension
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Summaryfalse
                    Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationDispense.subject.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                    • value @ url
                    • 68. MedicationDispense.subject.reference
                      Definition

                      A reference to a location at which the other resource is found. The reference may be a relative reference, in which case it is relative to the service base URL, or an absolute URL that resolves to the location where the resource is found. The reference may be version specific or not. If the reference is not to a FHIR RESTful server, then it should be assumed to be version specific. Internal fragment references (start with '#') refer to contained resources.

                      ShortLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
                      Comments

                      Using absolute URLs provides a stable scalable approach suitable for a cloud/web context, while using relative/logical references provides a flexible approach suitable for use when trading across closed eco-system boundaries. Absolute URLs do not need to point to a FHIR RESTful server, though this is the preferred approach. If the URL conforms to the structure "/[type]/[id]" then it should be assumed that the reference is to a FHIR RESTful server.

                      Control0..1
                      This element is affected by the following invariants: ref-1
                      Typestring
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                      Summarytrue
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      70. MedicationDispense.subject.type
                      Definition

                      The expected type of the target of the reference. If both Reference.type and Reference.reference are populated and Reference.reference is a FHIR URL, both SHALL be consistent.

                      The type is the Canonical URL of Resource Definition that is the type this reference refers to. References are URLs that are relative to http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/ e.g. "Patient" is a reference to http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient. Absolute URLs are only allowed for logical models (and can only be used in references in logical models, not resources).

                      ShortType the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
                      Comments

                      This element is used to indicate the type of the target of the reference. This may be used which ever of the other elements are populated (or not). In some cases, the type of the target may be determined by inspection of the reference (e.g. a RESTful URL) or by resolving the target of the reference; if both the type and a reference is provided, the reference SHALL resolve to a resource of the same type as that specified.

                      Control0..1
                      BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ResourceType
                      (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types|4.0.1)

                      Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).

                      Typeuri
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                      Summarytrue
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      72. MedicationDispense.subject.identifier
                      Definition

                      An identifier for the target resource. This is used when there is no way to reference the other resource directly, either because the entity it represents is not available through a FHIR server, or because there is no way for the author of the resource to convert a known identifier to an actual location. There is no requirement that a Reference.identifier point to something that is actually exposed as a FHIR instance, but it SHALL point to a business concept that would be expected to be exposed as a FHIR instance, and that instance would need to be of a FHIR resource type allowed by the reference.

                      ShortLogical reference, when literal reference is not known
                      Comments

                      When an identifier is provided in place of a reference, any system processing the reference will only be able to resolve the identifier to a reference if it understands the business context in which the identifier is used. Sometimes this is global (e.g. a national identifier) but often it is not. For this reason, none of the useful mechanisms described for working with references (e.g. chaining, includes) are possible, nor should servers be expected to be able resolve the reference. Servers may accept an identifier based reference untouched, resolve it, and/or reject it - see CapabilityStatement.rest.resource.referencePolicy.

                      When both an identifier and a literal reference are provided, the literal reference is preferred. Applications processing the resource are allowed - but not required - to check that the identifier matches the literal reference

                      Applications converting a logical reference to a literal reference may choose to leave the logical reference present, or remove it.

                      Reference is intended to point to a structure that can potentially be expressed as a FHIR resource, though there is no need for it to exist as an actual FHIR resource instance - except in as much as an application wishes to actual find the target of the reference. The content referred to be the identifier must meet the logical constraints implied by any limitations on what resource types are permitted for the reference. For example, it would not be legitimate to send the identifier for a drug prescription if the type were Reference(Observation|DiagnosticReport). One of the use-cases for Reference.identifier is the situation where no FHIR representation exists (where the type is Reference (Any).

                      NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
                      Control1..1
                      TypeIdentifier(Identifier-Profil für die 10-stellige Krankenversichertennummer)
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Must Supporttrue
                      Summarytrue
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      74. MedicationDispense.subject.display
                      Definition

                      Plain text narrative that identifies the resource in addition to the resource reference.

                      ShortText alternative for the resource
                      Comments

                      This is generally not the same as the Resource.text of the referenced resource. The purpose is to identify what's being referenced, not to fully describe it.

                      Control0..1
                      Typestring
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                      Summarytrue
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      76. MedicationDispense.context
                      Definition

                      The encounter or episode of care that establishes the context for this event.

                      ShortEncounter / Episode associated with event
                      Control0..1
                      TypeReference(Encounter, EpisodeOfCare)
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Summaryfalse
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      78. MedicationDispense.supportingInformation
                      Definition

                      Additional information that supports the medication being dispensed.

                      ShortInformation that supports the dispensing of the medication
                      Control0..*
                      TypeReference(Resource)
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Summaryfalse
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      80. MedicationDispense.performer
                      Definition

                      Indicates who or what performed the event.

                      ShortWho performed event
                      Control1..1
                      TypeBackboneElement
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Must Supporttrue
                      Summaryfalse
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      82. MedicationDispense.performer.id
                      Definition

                      Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                      ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                      Control0..1
                      Typestring
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                      Summaryfalse
                      84. MedicationDispense.performer.extension
                      Definition

                      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                      ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                      Comments

                      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                      Control0..*
                      TypeExtension
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Summaryfalse
                      Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                      86. MedicationDispense.performer.modifierExtension
                      Definition

                      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

                      Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

                      ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                      Comments

                      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                      Control0..*
                      TypeExtension
                      Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
                      Summarytrue
                      Requirements

                      Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

                      Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                      88. MedicationDispense.performer.function
                      Definition

                      Distinguishes the type of performer in the dispense. For example, date enterer, packager, final checker.

                      ShortWho performed the dispense and what they did
                      Control0..1
                      BindingFor example codes, see MedicationDispense Performer Function Codes
                      (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationdispense-performer-function|4.0.1)

                      A code describing the role an individual played in dispensing a medication.

                      TypeCodeableConcept
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Summaryfalse
                      Requirements

                      Allows disambiguation of the types of involvement of different performers.

                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      90. MedicationDispense.performer.actor
                      Definition

                      The device, practitioner, etc. who performed the action. It should be assumed that the actor is the dispenser of the medication.

                      ShortIndividual who was performing
                      Control1..1
                      TypeReference(Organization, PractitionerRole)
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Summaryfalse
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      92. MedicationDispense.location
                      Definition

                      The principal physical location where the dispense was performed.

                      ShortWhere the dispense occurred
                      Control0..1
                      TypeReference(Location)
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Summaryfalse
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      94. MedicationDispense.authorizingPrescription
                      Definition

                      Indicates the medication order that is being dispensed against.

                      ShortMedication order that authorizes the dispense
                      Comments

                      Maps to basedOn in Event logical model.

                      Control0..*
                      TypeReference(MedicationRequest)
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Must Supporttrue
                      Summaryfalse
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      96. MedicationDispense.authorizingPrescription.id
                      Definition

                      Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                      ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                      Control0..1
                      Typestring
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                      Summaryfalse
                      98. MedicationDispense.authorizingPrescription.extension
                      Definition

                      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                      ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                      Comments

                      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                      Control0..*
                      TypeExtension
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Summaryfalse
                      Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                      SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationDispense.authorizingPrescription.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                      • value @ url
                      • 100. MedicationDispense.authorizingPrescription.reference
                        Definition

                        A reference to a location at which the other resource is found. The reference may be a relative reference, in which case it is relative to the service base URL, or an absolute URL that resolves to the location where the resource is found. The reference may be version specific or not. If the reference is not to a FHIR RESTful server, then it should be assumed to be version specific. Internal fragment references (start with '#') refer to contained resources.

                        ShortLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
                        Comments

                        Using absolute URLs provides a stable scalable approach suitable for a cloud/web context, while using relative/logical references provides a flexible approach suitable for use when trading across closed eco-system boundaries. Absolute URLs do not need to point to a FHIR RESTful server, though this is the preferred approach. If the URL conforms to the structure "/[type]/[id]" then it should be assumed that the reference is to a FHIR RESTful server.

                        Control1..1
                        This element is affected by the following invariants: ref-1
                        Typestring
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                        Must Supporttrue
                        Summarytrue
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        102. MedicationDispense.authorizingPrescription.type
                        Definition

                        The expected type of the target of the reference. If both Reference.type and Reference.reference are populated and Reference.reference is a FHIR URL, both SHALL be consistent.

                        The type is the Canonical URL of Resource Definition that is the type this reference refers to. References are URLs that are relative to http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/ e.g. "Patient" is a reference to http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient. Absolute URLs are only allowed for logical models (and can only be used in references in logical models, not resources).

                        ShortType the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
                        Comments

                        This element is used to indicate the type of the target of the reference. This may be used which ever of the other elements are populated (or not). In some cases, the type of the target may be determined by inspection of the reference (e.g. a RESTful URL) or by resolving the target of the reference; if both the type and a reference is provided, the reference SHALL resolve to a resource of the same type as that specified.

                        Control0..1
                        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ResourceType
                        (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types|4.0.1)

                        Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).

                        Typeuri
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                        Summarytrue
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        104. MedicationDispense.authorizingPrescription.identifier
                        Definition

                        An identifier for the target resource. This is used when there is no way to reference the other resource directly, either because the entity it represents is not available through a FHIR server, or because there is no way for the author of the resource to convert a known identifier to an actual location. There is no requirement that a Reference.identifier point to something that is actually exposed as a FHIR instance, but it SHALL point to a business concept that would be expected to be exposed as a FHIR instance, and that instance would need to be of a FHIR resource type allowed by the reference.

                        ShortLogical reference, when literal reference is not known
                        Comments

                        When an identifier is provided in place of a reference, any system processing the reference will only be able to resolve the identifier to a reference if it understands the business context in which the identifier is used. Sometimes this is global (e.g. a national identifier) but often it is not. For this reason, none of the useful mechanisms described for working with references (e.g. chaining, includes) are possible, nor should servers be expected to be able resolve the reference. Servers may accept an identifier based reference untouched, resolve it, and/or reject it - see CapabilityStatement.rest.resource.referencePolicy.

                        When both an identifier and a literal reference are provided, the literal reference is preferred. Applications processing the resource are allowed - but not required - to check that the identifier matches the literal reference

                        Applications converting a logical reference to a literal reference may choose to leave the logical reference present, or remove it.

                        Reference is intended to point to a structure that can potentially be expressed as a FHIR resource, though there is no need for it to exist as an actual FHIR resource instance - except in as much as an application wishes to actual find the target of the reference. The content referred to be the identifier must meet the logical constraints implied by any limitations on what resource types are permitted for the reference. For example, it would not be legitimate to send the identifier for a drug prescription if the type were Reference(Observation|DiagnosticReport). One of the use-cases for Reference.identifier is the situation where no FHIR representation exists (where the type is Reference (Any).

                        NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
                        Control0..1
                        TypeIdentifier
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summarytrue
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        106. MedicationDispense.authorizingPrescription.display
                        Definition

                        Plain text narrative that identifies the resource in addition to the resource reference.

                        ShortText alternative for the resource
                        Comments

                        This is generally not the same as the Resource.text of the referenced resource. The purpose is to identify what's being referenced, not to fully describe it.

                        Control0..1
                        Typestring
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                        Summarytrue
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        108. MedicationDispense.type
                        Definition

                        Indicates the type of dispensing event that is performed. For example, Trial Fill, Completion of Trial, Partial Fill, Emergency Fill, Samples, etc.

                        ShortTrial fill, partial fill, emergency fill, etc.
                        Control0..1
                        BindingFor example codes, see ActPharmacySupplyType
                        (example to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActPharmacySupplyType)

                        Indicates the type of dispensing event that is performed. For example, Trial Fill, Completion of Trial, Partial Fill, Emergency Fill, Samples, etc.

                        TypeCodeableConcept
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        110. MedicationDispense.quantity
                        Definition

                        The amount of medication that has been dispensed. Includes unit of measure.

                        ShortAmount dispensed
                        Control0..1
                        TypeQuantity(SimpleQuantity)
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        112. MedicationDispense.daysSupply
                        Definition

                        The amount of medication expressed as a timing amount.

                        ShortAmount of medication expressed as a timing amount
                        Control0..1
                        TypeQuantity(SimpleQuantity)
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        114. MedicationDispense.whenPrepared
                        Definition

                        The time when the dispensed product was packaged and reviewed.

                        ShortWhen product was packaged and reviewed
                        Control0..1
                        TypedateTime
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                        Summarytrue
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        116. MedicationDispense.whenHandedOver
                        Definition

                        The time the dispensed product was provided to the patient or their representative.

                        ShortWhen product was given out
                        Control1..1
                        TypedateTime
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                        Must Supporttrue
                        Summaryfalse
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        118. MedicationDispense.destination
                        Definition

                        Identification of the facility/location where the medication was shipped to, as part of the dispense event.

                        ShortWhere the medication was sent
                        Control0..1
                        TypeReference(Location)
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        120. MedicationDispense.receiver
                        Definition

                        Identifies the person who picked up the medication. This will usually be a patient or their caregiver, but some cases exist where it can be a healthcare professional.

                        ShortWho collected the medication
                        Control0..*
                        TypeReference(Patient, Practitioner)
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        122. MedicationDispense.note
                        Definition

                        Extra information about the dispense that could not be conveyed in the other attributes.

                        ShortInformation about the dispense
                        Control0..*
                        TypeAnnotation
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        124. MedicationDispense.dosageInstruction
                        Definition

                        Hier werden Informationen zur Dosierung angegeben.

                        ShortHier werden Informationen zur Dosierung angegeben.
                        Comments

                        When the dose or rate is intended to change over the entire administration period (e.g. Tapering dose prescriptions), multiple instances of dosage instructions will need to be supplied to convey the different doses/rates. The pharmacist reviews the medication order prior to dispense and updates the dosageInstruction based on the actual product being dispensed.

                        Control0..*
                        TypeDosage(Dosage DE)
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Must Supporttrue
                        Summaryfalse
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        126. MedicationDispense.substitution
                        Definition

                        Indicates whether or not substitution was made as part of the dispense. In some cases, substitution will be expected but does not happen, in other cases substitution is not expected but does happen. This block explains what substitution did or did not happen and why. If nothing is specified, substitution was not done.

                        ShortWhether a substitution was performed on the dispense
                        Control0..1
                        TypeBackboneElement
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Must Supporttrue
                        Summaryfalse
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        128. MedicationDispense.substitution.id
                        Definition

                        Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                        ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                        Control0..1
                        Typestring
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                        Summaryfalse
                        130. MedicationDispense.substitution.extension
                        Definition

                        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                        ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                        Comments

                        There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                        Control0..*
                        TypeExtension
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                        132. MedicationDispense.substitution.modifierExtension
                        Definition

                        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

                        Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

                        ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                        Comments

                        There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                        Control0..*
                        TypeExtension
                        Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
                        Summarytrue
                        Requirements

                        Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

                        Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                        134. MedicationDispense.substitution.wasSubstituted
                        Definition

                        True if the dispenser dispensed a different drug or product from what was prescribed.

                        ShortWhether a substitution was or was not performed on the dispense
                        Control1..1
                        Typeboolean
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                        Summaryfalse
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        136. MedicationDispense.substitution.type
                        Definition

                        A code signifying whether a different drug was dispensed from what was prescribed.

                        ShortCode signifying whether a different drug was dispensed from what was prescribed
                        Control0..1
                        BindingFor example codes, see ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode
                        (example to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode)

                        A coded concept describing whether a different medicinal product may be dispensed other than the product as specified exactly in the prescription.

                        TypeCodeableConcept
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        138. MedicationDispense.substitution.reason
                        Definition

                        Indicates the reason for the substitution (or lack of substitution) from what was prescribed.

                        ShortWhy was substitution made
                        Control0..*
                        BindingFor example codes, see SubstanceAdminSubstitutionReason
                        (example to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-SubstanceAdminSubstitutionReason)

                        A coded concept describing the reason that a different medication should (or should not) be substituted from what was prescribed.

                        TypeCodeableConcept
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        140. MedicationDispense.substitution.responsibleParty
                        Definition

                        The person or organization that has primary responsibility for the substitution.

                        ShortWho is responsible for the substitution
                        Control0..*
                        TypeReference(Practitioner, PractitionerRole)
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        142. MedicationDispense.detectedIssue
                        Definition

                        Indicates an actual or potential clinical issue with or between one or more active or proposed clinical actions for a patient; e.g. drug-drug interaction, duplicate therapy, dosage alert etc.

                        ShortClinical issue with action
                        Comments

                        This element can include a detected issue that has been identified either by a decision support system or by a clinician and may include information on the steps that were taken to address the issue.

                        Control0..*
                        TypeReference(DetectedIssue)
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Alternate NamesContraindication, Drug Utilization Review (DUR), Alert
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        144. MedicationDispense.eventHistory
                        Definition

                        A summary of the events of interest that have occurred, such as when the dispense was verified.

                        ShortA list of relevant lifecycle events
                        Comments

                        This might not include provenances for all versions of the request – only those deemed “relevant” or important. This SHALL NOT include the Provenance associated with this current version of the resource. (If that provenance is deemed to be a “relevant” change, it will need to be added as part of a later update. Until then, it can be queried directly as the Provenance that points to this version using _revinclude All Provenances should have some historical version of this Request as their subject.).

                        Control0..*
                        TypeReference(Provenance)
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))