Terminology products
NHS England is responsible for the UK implementation and management of SNOMED CT, the Read Codes, and other terminology products used in health and care. This includes associated tools and derivative resources.
NHS England maintains the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices (dm+d) in partnership with the NHS Business Services Authority.
News and release notices
Addition of GTINs to SNOMED CT UK Drug Extension
NHS England is adding Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs) from the dictionary of medicines and devices (dm+d) to the SNOMED CT UK Drug Extension. Only GTINs held in dm+d will be included.
The change is confirmed for release 43.1.0 on 28 October 2026.
Find out more about the addition of GTINs to SNOMED CT UK Drug Extension.
If you want to discuss this work, email nhsdigital.ukmeds@nhs.net.
SNOMED CT UK Monolith Edition, RF2: Snapshot
A new release of item SNOMED CT UK Monolith Edition, RF2: Snapshot is available.
SNOMED CT UK Clinical Edition, RF2
New releases are available:
SNOMED CT UK Data Migration Workbench
A new release of item SNOMED CT UK Data Migration Workbench is available.
SNOMED CT human-readable subsets
New releases are available:
SNOMED CT UK Query Table and History Substitution Table
A new release of item SNOMED CT UK Query Table and History Substitution Table is available.
UK Drug bonus files
A new release of item UK Drug bonus files is available.
SNOMED CT UK Monolith Edition, RF2: Snapshot
A new release of item SNOMED CT UK Monolith Edition, RF2: Snapshot is available.
SNOMED CT UK Drug Extension, RF2
New releases are available:
SNOMED CT UK Clinical Edition, RF2
New releases are available:
Refreshed dm+d eLearning resources available on Delen
The dictionary of medicines and devices (dm+d) eLearning resources on Delen have been refreshed and expanded with new content.
The modules are free and help you build your understanding of dm+d. They cover a range of dm+d topics, from introductory information to practical demonstrations.
Transcripts are available, and some modules include supporting documents that point you to more information and guidance.
Explore the dm+d eLearning resources on Delen and share them with colleagues who work with dm+d.
If you have any questions about the resources, email support.digitalservices@nhs.net.
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