RXNORM
RxNorm normalised drug names terminology, healthcare domain.
Definition
RxNorm provides normalised names for clinical drugs under an ingredient + strength + dose form form. Each concept gets an RXCUI (RxNorm Concept Unique Identifier). Maps proprietary vocabularies (NDC, First Databank, Multum) into a central reference.
Origin
Produced by the NIH National Library of Medicine (NLM) since 2003. Monthly updates.
Example in context
RXCUI 197365 = Acetaminophen 500 MG Oral Tablet — used in FHIR Medication.code.