HL7® FHIR® New Zealand Base Implementation Guide
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## Resource Profile: MedicationRequest resource for use in NZ

Official URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/NzMedicationRequest | Version: 1.0.0
Draft as of 2026-07-24 | Computable Name: NzMedicationRequest

MedicationRequest resource for use in NZ

Usages:

- This Profile is not used by any profiles in this Specification

You can also check for usages in the FHIR IG Statistics

### Formal Views of Profile Content

Description of Profiles, Differentials, Snapshots and how the different presentations work.

- Key Elements Table
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Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
MedicationRequest |  | 0..* | MedicationRequest | Ordering of medication for patient or group
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created
Slices for extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:nzeps-long-term-medication |  | 0..1 | boolean | NZePS Long Term Medication Indicator URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nzeps-long-term-medication
extension:nzeps-supply-period-reason |  | 0..1 | string | NZePS Supply Period Reason URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nzeps-supply-period-reason
extension:nzeps-unusual-dose-quantity |  | 0..1 | boolean | NZePS Unusual Dose Quantity Indicator URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nzeps-unusual-dose-quantity
modifierExtension | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored
status | ?!Σ | 1..1 | code | active | on-hold | cancelled | completed | entered-in-error | stopped | draft | unknown Binding: medicationrequest Status (required): A coded concept specifying the state of the prescribing event. Describes the lifecycle of the prescription.
intent | ?!Σ | 1..1 | code | proposal | plan | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance-order | option Binding: medicationRequest Intent (required): The kind of medication order.
doNotPerform | ?!Σ | 0..1 | boolean | True if request is prohibiting action
Slices for medication[x] | Σ | 1..1 |  | Medication to be taken Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes (example): A coded concept identifying substance or product that can be ordered.
medicationCodeableConcept |  |  | CodeableConcept |
medicationReference |  |  | Reference(Medication) |
medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Medication to be taken Binding: http://nzmt.org.nz/vs (preferred)
subject | Σ | 1..1 | Reference(Patient | Group) | Who or group medication request is for
Documentation for this format

#### Terminology Bindings

Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source
MedicationRequest.status | Base | required | Medicationrequest status | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.intent | Base | required | Medication request intent | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.medication[x] | Base | example | SNOMED CT Medication Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept | Base | preferred | http://nzmt.org.nz/vs | Not State | Unknown

#### Constraints

Id | Grade | Path(s) | Description | Expression
dom-2 | error | MedicationRequest | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources | `contained.contained.empty()`
dom-3 | error | MedicationRequest | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource | `contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()`
dom-4 | error | MedicationRequest | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated | `contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()`
dom-5 | error | MedicationRequest | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label | `contained.meta.security.empty()`
dom-6 | best practice | MedicationRequest | A resource should have narrative for robust management | `text.`div`.exists()`
ele-1 | error | **ALL** elements | All FHIR elements must have a @value or children | `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`
ext-1 | error | **ALL** extensions | Must have either extensions or value[x], not both | `extension.exists() != value.exists()`

This structure is derived from MedicationRequest

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
MedicationRequest |  | 0..* | MedicationRequest | Ordering of medication for patient or group
Slices for extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:nzeps-long-term-medication |  | 0..1 | boolean | NZePS Long Term Medication Indicator URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nzeps-long-term-medication
extension:nzeps-supply-period-reason |  | 0..1 | string | NZePS Supply Period Reason URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nzeps-supply-period-reason
extension:nzeps-unusual-dose-quantity |  | 0..1 | boolean | NZePS Unusual Dose Quantity Indicator URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nzeps-unusual-dose-quantity
Slices for medication[x] |  | 1..1 | CodeableConcept, Reference(Medication) | Medication to be taken Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Medication to be taken Binding: http://nzmt.org.nz/vs (preferred)
Documentation for this format

#### Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source
MedicationRequest.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept | Base | preferred | http://nzmt.org.nz/vs | Not State | Unknown

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
MedicationRequest |  | 0..* | MedicationRequest | Ordering of medication for patient or group
id | Σ | 0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact
meta | Σ | 0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created
language |  | 0..1 | code | Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional Bindings | Purpose
AllLanguages | Max Binding
text |  | 0..1 | Narrative | Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
contained |  | 0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources
Slices for extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:nzeps-long-term-medication |  | 0..1 | boolean | NZePS Long Term Medication Indicator URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nzeps-long-term-medication
extension:nzeps-supply-period-reason |  | 0..1 | string | NZePS Supply Period Reason URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nzeps-supply-period-reason
extension:nzeps-unusual-dose-quantity |  | 0..1 | boolean | NZePS Unusual Dose Quantity Indicator URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nzeps-unusual-dose-quantity
modifierExtension | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier |  | 0..* | Identifier | External ids for this request
status | ?!Σ | 1..1 | code | active | on-hold | cancelled | completed | entered-in-error | stopped | draft | unknown Binding: medicationrequest Status (required): A coded concept specifying the state of the prescribing event. Describes the lifecycle of the prescription.
statusReason |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Reason for current status Binding: medicationRequest Status Reason Codes (example): Identifies the reasons for a given status.
intent | ?!Σ | 1..1 | code | proposal | plan | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance-order | option Binding: medicationRequest Intent (required): The kind of medication order.
category |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Type of medication usage Binding: medicationRequest Category Codes (example): A coded concept identifying the category of medication request. For example, where the medication is to be consumed or administered, or the type of medication treatment.
priority | Σ | 0..1 | code | routine | urgent | asap | stat Binding: RequestPriority (required): Identifies the level of importance to be assigned to actioning the request.
doNotPerform | ?!Σ | 0..1 | boolean | True if request is prohibiting action
reported[x] | Σ | 0..1 |  | Reported rather than primary record
reportedBoolean |  |  | boolean |
reportedReference |  |  | Reference(Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson | Organization) |
Slices for medication[x] | Σ | 1..1 |  | Medication to be taken Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes (example): A coded concept identifying substance or product that can be ordered.
medicationCodeableConcept |  |  | CodeableConcept |
medicationReference |  |  | Reference(Medication) |
medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Medication to be taken Binding: http://nzmt.org.nz/vs (preferred)
subject | Σ | 1..1 | Reference(Patient | Group) | Who or group medication request is for
encounter |  | 0..1 | Reference(Encounter) | Encounter created as part of encounter/admission/stay
supportingInformation |  | 0..* | Reference(Resource) | Information to support ordering of the medication
authoredOn | Σ | 0..1 | dateTime | When request was initially authored
requester | Σ | 0..1 | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | Patient | RelatedPerson | Device) | Who/What requested the Request
performer |  | 0..1 | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | Patient | Device | RelatedPerson | CareTeam) | Intended performer of administration
performerType | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Desired kind of performer of the medication administration Binding: ProcedurePerformerRoleCodes (example): Identifies the type of individual that is desired to administer the medication.
recorder |  | 0..1 | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole) | Person who entered the request
reasonCode |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Reason or indication for ordering or not ordering the medication Binding: Condition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes (example): A coded concept indicating why the medication was ordered.
reasonReference |  | 0..* | Reference(Condition | Observation) | Condition or observation that supports why the prescription is being written
instantiatesCanonical | Σ | 0..* | canonical() | Instantiates FHIR protocol or definition
instantiatesUri | Σ | 0..* | uri | Instantiates external protocol or definition
basedOn | Σ | 0..* | Reference(CarePlan | MedicationRequest | ServiceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation) | What request fulfills
groupIdentifier | Σ | 0..1 | Identifier | Composite request this is part of
courseOfTherapyType |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Overall pattern of medication administration Binding: medicationRequest Course of Therapy Codes (example): Identifies the overall pattern of medication administratio.
insurance |  | 0..* | Reference(Coverage | ClaimResponse) | Associated insurance coverage
note |  | 0..* | Annotation | Information about the prescription
dosageInstruction |  | 0..* | Dosage | How the medication should be taken
dispenseRequest |  | 0..1 | BackboneElement | Medication supply authorization
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
initialFill |  | 0..1 | BackboneElement | First fill details
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
quantity |  | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) | First fill quantity
duration |  | 0..1 | Duration | First fill duration
dispenseInterval |  | 0..1 | Duration | Minimum period of time between dispenses
validityPeriod |  | 0..1 | Period | Time period supply is authorized for
numberOfRepeatsAllowed |  | 0..1 | unsignedInt | Number of refills authorized
quantity |  | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) | Amount of medication to supply per dispense
expectedSupplyDuration |  | 0..1 | Duration | Number of days supply per dispense
performer |  | 0..1 | Reference(Organization) | Intended dispenser
substitution |  | 0..1 | BackboneElement | Any restrictions on medication substitution
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
allowed[x] |  | 1..1 |  | Whether substitution is allowed or not Binding: ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode (example): Identifies the type of substitution allowed.
allowedBoolean |  |  | boolean |
allowedCodeableConcept |  |  | CodeableConcept |
reason |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Why should (not) substitution be made Binding: SubstanceAdminSubstitutionReason (example): A coded concept describing the reason that a different medication should (or should not) be substituted from what was prescribed.
priorPrescription |  | 0..1 | Reference(MedicationRequest) | An order/prescription that is being replaced
detectedIssue |  | 0..* | Reference(DetectedIssue) | Clinical Issue with action
eventHistory |  | 0..* | Reference(Provenance) | A list of events of interest in the lifecycle
Documentation for this format

#### Terminology Bindings

Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source
MedicationRequest.language | Base | preferred | Common Languages | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.status | Base | required | Medicationrequest status | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.statusReason | Base | example | Medication request status reason codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.intent | Base | required | Medication request intent | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.category | Base | example | Medication request category codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.priority | Base | required | Request priority | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.medication[x] | Base | example | SNOMED CT Medication Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept | Base | preferred | http://nzmt.org.nz/vs | Not State | Unknown
MedicationRequest.performerType | Base | example | Procedure Performer Role Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.reasonCode | Base | example | Condition/Problem/Diagnosis Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.courseOfTherapyType | Base | example | Medication request course of therapy codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.substitution.​allowed[x] | Base | example | ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode | 📦3.0.0 | THO v7.2
MedicationRequest.substitution.​reason | Base | example | SubstanceAdminSubstitutionReason | 📦3.0.0 | THO v7.2

#### Constraints

Id | Grade | Path(s) | Description | Expression
dom-2 | error | MedicationRequest | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources | `contained.contained.empty()`
dom-3 | error | MedicationRequest | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource | `contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()`
dom-4 | error | MedicationRequest | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated | `contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()`
dom-5 | error | MedicationRequest | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label | `contained.meta.security.empty()`
dom-6 | best practice | MedicationRequest | A resource should have narrative for robust management | `text.`div`.exists()`
ele-1 | error | **ALL** elements | All FHIR elements must have a @value or children | `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`
ext-1 | error | **ALL** extensions | Must have either extensions or value[x], not both | `extension.exists() != value.exists()`

This structure is derived from MedicationRequest

Summary

Extensions

This structure refers to these extensions:

- http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nzeps-long-term-medication
- http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nzeps-supply-period-reason
- http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nzeps-unusual-dose-quantity

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

- The element 1 is sliced based on the value of MedicationRequest.medication[x]

Key Elements View

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
MedicationRequest |  | 0..* | MedicationRequest | Ordering of medication for patient or group
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created
Slices for extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:nzeps-long-term-medication |  | 0..1 | boolean | NZePS Long Term Medication Indicator URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nzeps-long-term-medication
extension:nzeps-supply-period-reason |  | 0..1 | string | NZePS Supply Period Reason URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nzeps-supply-period-reason
extension:nzeps-unusual-dose-quantity |  | 0..1 | boolean | NZePS Unusual Dose Quantity Indicator URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nzeps-unusual-dose-quantity
modifierExtension | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored
status | ?!Σ | 1..1 | code | active | on-hold | cancelled | completed | entered-in-error | stopped | draft | unknown Binding: medicationrequest Status (required): A coded concept specifying the state of the prescribing event. Describes the lifecycle of the prescription.
intent | ?!Σ | 1..1 | code | proposal | plan | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance-order | option Binding: medicationRequest Intent (required): The kind of medication order.
doNotPerform | ?!Σ | 0..1 | boolean | True if request is prohibiting action
Slices for medication[x] | Σ | 1..1 |  | Medication to be taken Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes (example): A coded concept identifying substance or product that can be ordered.
medicationCodeableConcept |  |  | CodeableConcept |
medicationReference |  |  | Reference(Medication) |
medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Medication to be taken Binding: http://nzmt.org.nz/vs (preferred)
subject | Σ | 1..1 | Reference(Patient | Group) | Who or group medication request is for
Documentation for this format

#### Terminology Bindings

Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source
MedicationRequest.status | Base | required | Medicationrequest status | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.intent | Base | required | Medication request intent | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.medication[x] | Base | example | SNOMED CT Medication Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept | Base | preferred | http://nzmt.org.nz/vs | Not State | Unknown

#### Constraints

Id | Grade | Path(s) | Description | Expression
dom-2 | error | MedicationRequest | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources | `contained.contained.empty()`
dom-3 | error | MedicationRequest | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource | `contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()`
dom-4 | error | MedicationRequest | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated | `contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()`
dom-5 | error | MedicationRequest | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label | `contained.meta.security.empty()`
dom-6 | best practice | MedicationRequest | A resource should have narrative for robust management | `text.`div`.exists()`
ele-1 | error | **ALL** elements | All FHIR elements must have a @value or children | `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`
ext-1 | error | **ALL** extensions | Must have either extensions or value[x], not both | `extension.exists() != value.exists()`

Differential View

This structure is derived from MedicationRequest

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
MedicationRequest |  | 0..* | MedicationRequest | Ordering of medication for patient or group
Slices for extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:nzeps-long-term-medication |  | 0..1 | boolean | NZePS Long Term Medication Indicator URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nzeps-long-term-medication
extension:nzeps-supply-period-reason |  | 0..1 | string | NZePS Supply Period Reason URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nzeps-supply-period-reason
extension:nzeps-unusual-dose-quantity |  | 0..1 | boolean | NZePS Unusual Dose Quantity Indicator URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nzeps-unusual-dose-quantity
Slices for medication[x] |  | 1..1 | CodeableConcept, Reference(Medication) | Medication to be taken Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Medication to be taken Binding: http://nzmt.org.nz/vs (preferred)
Documentation for this format

#### Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source
MedicationRequest.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept | Base | preferred | http://nzmt.org.nz/vs | Not State | Unknown

Snapshot View

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
MedicationRequest |  | 0..* | MedicationRequest | Ordering of medication for patient or group
id | Σ | 0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact
meta | Σ | 0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created
language |  | 0..1 | code | Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional Bindings | Purpose
AllLanguages | Max Binding
text |  | 0..1 | Narrative | Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
contained |  | 0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources
Slices for extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:nzeps-long-term-medication |  | 0..1 | boolean | NZePS Long Term Medication Indicator URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nzeps-long-term-medication
extension:nzeps-supply-period-reason |  | 0..1 | string | NZePS Supply Period Reason URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nzeps-supply-period-reason
extension:nzeps-unusual-dose-quantity |  | 0..1 | boolean | NZePS Unusual Dose Quantity Indicator URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nzeps-unusual-dose-quantity
modifierExtension | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier |  | 0..* | Identifier | External ids for this request
status | ?!Σ | 1..1 | code | active | on-hold | cancelled | completed | entered-in-error | stopped | draft | unknown Binding: medicationrequest Status (required): A coded concept specifying the state of the prescribing event. Describes the lifecycle of the prescription.
statusReason |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Reason for current status Binding: medicationRequest Status Reason Codes (example): Identifies the reasons for a given status.
intent | ?!Σ | 1..1 | code | proposal | plan | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance-order | option Binding: medicationRequest Intent (required): The kind of medication order.
category |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Type of medication usage Binding: medicationRequest Category Codes (example): A coded concept identifying the category of medication request. For example, where the medication is to be consumed or administered, or the type of medication treatment.
priority | Σ | 0..1 | code | routine | urgent | asap | stat Binding: RequestPriority (required): Identifies the level of importance to be assigned to actioning the request.
doNotPerform | ?!Σ | 0..1 | boolean | True if request is prohibiting action
reported[x] | Σ | 0..1 |  | Reported rather than primary record
reportedBoolean |  |  | boolean |
reportedReference |  |  | Reference(Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson | Organization) |
Slices for medication[x] | Σ | 1..1 |  | Medication to be taken Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes (example): A coded concept identifying substance or product that can be ordered.
medicationCodeableConcept |  |  | CodeableConcept |
medicationReference |  |  | Reference(Medication) |
medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Medication to be taken Binding: http://nzmt.org.nz/vs (preferred)
subject | Σ | 1..1 | Reference(Patient | Group) | Who or group medication request is for
encounter |  | 0..1 | Reference(Encounter) | Encounter created as part of encounter/admission/stay
supportingInformation |  | 0..* | Reference(Resource) | Information to support ordering of the medication
authoredOn | Σ | 0..1 | dateTime | When request was initially authored
requester | Σ | 0..1 | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | Patient | RelatedPerson | Device) | Who/What requested the Request
performer |  | 0..1 | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | Patient | Device | RelatedPerson | CareTeam) | Intended performer of administration
performerType | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Desired kind of performer of the medication administration Binding: ProcedurePerformerRoleCodes (example): Identifies the type of individual that is desired to administer the medication.
recorder |  | 0..1 | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole) | Person who entered the request
reasonCode |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Reason or indication for ordering or not ordering the medication Binding: Condition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes (example): A coded concept indicating why the medication was ordered.
reasonReference |  | 0..* | Reference(Condition | Observation) | Condition or observation that supports why the prescription is being written
instantiatesCanonical | Σ | 0..* | canonical() | Instantiates FHIR protocol or definition
instantiatesUri | Σ | 0..* | uri | Instantiates external protocol or definition
basedOn | Σ | 0..* | Reference(CarePlan | MedicationRequest | ServiceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation) | What request fulfills
groupIdentifier | Σ | 0..1 | Identifier | Composite request this is part of
courseOfTherapyType |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Overall pattern of medication administration Binding: medicationRequest Course of Therapy Codes (example): Identifies the overall pattern of medication administratio.
insurance |  | 0..* | Reference(Coverage | ClaimResponse) | Associated insurance coverage
note |  | 0..* | Annotation | Information about the prescription
dosageInstruction |  | 0..* | Dosage | How the medication should be taken
dispenseRequest |  | 0..1 | BackboneElement | Medication supply authorization
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
initialFill |  | 0..1 | BackboneElement | First fill details
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
quantity |  | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) | First fill quantity
duration |  | 0..1 | Duration | First fill duration
dispenseInterval |  | 0..1 | Duration | Minimum period of time between dispenses
validityPeriod |  | 0..1 | Period | Time period supply is authorized for
numberOfRepeatsAllowed |  | 0..1 | unsignedInt | Number of refills authorized
quantity |  | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) | Amount of medication to supply per dispense
expectedSupplyDuration |  | 0..1 | Duration | Number of days supply per dispense
performer |  | 0..1 | Reference(Organization) | Intended dispenser
substitution |  | 0..1 | BackboneElement | Any restrictions on medication substitution
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
allowed[x] |  | 1..1 |  | Whether substitution is allowed or not Binding: ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode (example): Identifies the type of substitution allowed.
allowedBoolean |  |  | boolean |
allowedCodeableConcept |  |  | CodeableConcept |
reason |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Why should (not) substitution be made Binding: SubstanceAdminSubstitutionReason (example): A coded concept describing the reason that a different medication should (or should not) be substituted from what was prescribed.
priorPrescription |  | 0..1 | Reference(MedicationRequest) | An order/prescription that is being replaced
detectedIssue |  | 0..* | Reference(DetectedIssue) | Clinical Issue with action
eventHistory |  | 0..* | Reference(Provenance) | A list of events of interest in the lifecycle
Documentation for this format

#### Terminology Bindings

Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source
MedicationRequest.language | Base | preferred | Common Languages | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.status | Base | required | Medicationrequest status | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.statusReason | Base | example | Medication request status reason codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.intent | Base | required | Medication request intent | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.category | Base | example | Medication request category codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.priority | Base | required | Request priority | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.medication[x] | Base | example | SNOMED CT Medication Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept | Base | preferred | http://nzmt.org.nz/vs | Not State | Unknown
MedicationRequest.performerType | Base | example | Procedure Performer Role Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.reasonCode | Base | example | Condition/Problem/Diagnosis Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.courseOfTherapyType | Base | example | Medication request course of therapy codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.substitution.​allowed[x] | Base | example | ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode | 📦3.0.0 | THO v7.2
MedicationRequest.substitution.​reason | Base | example | SubstanceAdminSubstitutionReason | 📦3.0.0 | THO v7.2

#### Constraints

Id | Grade | Path(s) | Description | Expression
dom-2 | error | MedicationRequest | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources | `contained.contained.empty()`
dom-3 | error | MedicationRequest | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource | `contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()`
dom-4 | error | MedicationRequest | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated | `contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()`
dom-5 | error | MedicationRequest | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label | `contained.meta.security.empty()`
dom-6 | best practice | MedicationRequest | A resource should have narrative for robust management | `text.`div`.exists()`
ele-1 | error | **ALL** elements | All FHIR elements must have a @value or children | `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`
ext-1 | error | **ALL** extensions | Must have either extensions or value[x], not both | `extension.exists() != value.exists()`

This structure is derived from MedicationRequest

Summary

Extensions

This structure refers to these extensions:

- http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nzeps-long-term-medication
- http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nzeps-supply-period-reason
- http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nzeps-unusual-dose-quantity

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

- The element 1 is sliced based on the value of MedicationRequest.medication[x]

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