1. UKCPRS Drug Dictionary Project Update for HL7 Autumn 2002 Julie James/Paul Frosdick Blue Wave Informatics / NHS Information Authority

2. The Holy Grail…….. A Single Comprehensive Electronic Dictionary of Medicinal Products (and Personal Medical Devices) to support Clinical Care across all sectors of the Health ServiceA Single Comprehensive Electronic Dictionary of Medicinal Products (and Personal Medical Devices) to support Clinical Care across all sectors of the Health Service to support the EHR, ETP, and patient record transfer Now also looking at the supply/logistics chain and industry involvement, including bar coding issuesNow also looking at the supply/logistics chain and industry involvement, including bar coding issues

5. Progress to Date PCDD being populated SCDD being prototyped Testing processes being planned ISB acceptance being investigated Devices Dictionary work commenced Implementation, Distribution and Roll Out work being scoped

6. Communications Website Launch to the Clinical Professions –User Roadshow –Professional Conferences (BPC etc.) Launch/Update to System Suppliers –Suppliers Fora –Suppliers List Server Technical List Server –For all interested parties Demonstration CD

7. SCDD Prototype Development Build physical database from Model Build data entry tools Build a test database –Range of Coverage –All formulations; dry powder injections, liquid injections etc. –Secondary Care specific products; radiopharmaceuticals etc. Expand the Editorial Policy & SNF –For the Secondary Care specific items –For attributes needed more specifically in Secondary Care –Formulation & Route of Administration harmonisation Build Work Instructions

8. Editorial Policy Guiding data entry into the dictionary –Uses patterns and examples from various object groups (e.g. solid dose forms, inhalers, liquid injections etc.) to ensure consistency of data entry –Defines the SNF for descriptive naming –Governs supplementary dictionaries (e.g. for flavour, manufacturers etc.) Foundational for Implementation Guidance - a vocabulary for clinical use Editorial Board

9. UKCPRS Demonstrator CD On the website: www.nhsia.nhs.uk/ukcprs