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The dm+d is produced and This month from
maintained by the NHSBSA. This
database is an amazing resource the Information
for descriptions and codes that
encompass detailed product Services team…
information about the medicines
and devices used throughout the What is the
NHS. It offers IT systems a unified
language for medicines, ensuring Dictionary of
that exchanging information
between systems is not medicines and
only easier but also safer devices (dm+d)?
and more precise. The
pricing and introduction
of new products are
managed by the product
manufacturers, ensuring
everything runs smoothly.

The database is made up of 5
components that each describe a
product at a different level where:

• VTM (Virtual Therapeutic
Moiety) – the drug name

• VMP (Virtual Medicinal Product)
– the generic medicinal product

• VMPP (Virtual Medicinal Product
Pack) - the generic medicinal
product in pack sizes

• AMP (Actual Medicinal product) Each is linked as the flow diagram
- the actual medicinal product shows in the Amoxicillin example:

• AMPP (Actual Medicinal Product
Pack) - the actual medicinal
product in pack sizes
VTM
Amoxicillin

VMP VMPP
Amoxicillin 500mg Amoxicillin 500mg
capsules
capsules 21 capsules

Lead Information Pharmacist Information Pharmacist & Drug Tariff Information
Medication Safety Officer Technician AMPP
AMP
Amoxil 500mg Amoxil 500mg
capsules Capsules
(GlaxoSmithKline) (GlaxoSmithKline)
21 capsules
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