Changes are being made to the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices (dm+d) and SNOMED CT UK Drug Extension to reduce the potential for clinical errors across NHS clinical IT systems. The changes to the underlying terminology (dm+d) will impact IT systems differently. Pharmacy teams should liaise with their IT system suppliers to determine how the changes will impact their systems. 

Information for specific changes is available on the NHS Digital website, including proposed delivery timescales and a video for NHS Trusts. 

For any queries, please contact nhsdigital.ukmeds@nhs.net.