For information: Changes to dm+d and SNOMED CT UK Drug Extension content 

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 will bring the content and availability of these terminologies into closer alignment whilst improving safety and efficiency, allowing staff to focus even more on care. 

Find out more about these changes, including proposed delivery timescales and a video for NHS Trusts. 

Read the rollout plan for the VMP ID changes.  

If you have any queries, please contact nhsdigital.ukmeds@nhs.net  

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For information: Changes to dm+d and SNOMED CT UK Drug Extension  

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. 

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