Phase 1 drug form changes have been done and now appear in the dm+d data.

We are updating NHS dm+d ‘<DRUG_FORM>’ coded attribute within the Virtual Medicinal Product concept class to contain more detail and more closely align with international standards.

From 20 November, the following drug form changes (Phase 1) are due to take place:

• capsule

• cream 

• foam

• gel

• granules

• paste 

• tablet

The remaining drug form changes (Phase 2) are expected to take place in early 2024.

We’ve published information for developers on how to run technical queries to identify VMP Drug Form changes from either the TRUD  or NHS England Terminology Server.

If you have any questions you can contact our UKMEDS team.