PrescribeIT® Specification and Guide Version 5.0

 

Definitions for the ext-medicationorder-dispense-max Extension

1. Extension
Definition

Identifies the maximum quantity authorized to be dispensed at one time.

Control0..1
Comments

Conformance Rule: If this is supported within the EMR as a discrete data element, this must be populated.

Usage Rules: Prescriptions that use max dispense amount and minimum dispense interval (they go together) are generally for medications that are not allowed to be refilled, such as narcotics.

Usage Note: Used to restrict or control the quantity that is dispensed at one time. It may be used in conjunction with interval which controls the elapsed time needed in-between dispense.

2. Extension.id
Definition

unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references).

Control0..1
Typeid
3. Extension.extension
Definition

An Extension

Control0..0
TypeExtension
4. Extension.url
Definition

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

Control1..1
Typeuri
Must Supporttrue
Comments

Fixed value: http://prescribeit.ca/fhir/StructureDefinition/ext-medicationorder-dispense-max

Fixed Valuehttp://prescribeit.ca/fhir/StructureDefinition/ext-medicationorder-dispense-max
5. Extension.value[x]
Definition

Identifies the maximum quantity authorized to be dispensed at one time.

Control1..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from PrescribedQuantityUnit (20220331); other codes may be used where these codes are not suitable
TypeQuantity(PrescribeIT® Drug Quantity)
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Must Supporttrue
Comments

Usage Note: Quantity is used throughout the messages. It may be a drug form (e.g. TAB) an administrable drug (e.g. PUFF) form or a unit of measure (e.g. mg).

Max Length0
InvariantsDefined on this element
qty-3: If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present (: code.empty() or system.exists())
sqty-1: The comparator is not used on a SimpleQuantity (: comparator.empty())