NHSBSA dictionary of medicines and devices
The NHS dictionary of medicines and devices (dm+d) is a dictionary of descriptions and codes that cover product information about medicines and devices in use across the NHS.
The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) authors and maintains dm+d with the support of NHS England, on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
For more information, see the NHS dictionary of medicines and devices (dm+d) pages on the NHSBSA website.
Releases of the NHSBSA dm+d and NHSBSA dm+d supplementary items are published every Monday. Bank holiday Monday releases should be available on the day, but might not be available until the next working day.
Email NHSBSA dm+d questions or feedback to dmdenquiries@nhsbsa.nhs.uk.
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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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dm+d XML transformation tool
Use this tool to read the XML files in releases of item NHSBSA dm+d in category NHSBSA dictionary of medicines and devices and convert the content to both Microsoft Excel and comma-separated value (CSV) files.
The tool:
- runs on Microsoft Windows (fully tested on Windows 7)
- runs from the C: drive - you may need local administrator permissions
- requires Microsoft Excel (tested with Excel 2010)
- uses a Microsoft Excel macro-enabled spreadsheet
No NHSBSA dm+d releases are included with the tool and must be downloaded separately.
NHSBSA dm+d
dm+d in a vendor-neutral format.
Read more on the NHS Prescription Services pages.
Email questions or feedback about changes to the data and the editorial policy to dmdenquiries@nhsbsa.nhs.uk.
Email questions or feedback about the dm+d XML files and the SNOMED CT UK Drug Extension to information.standards@nhs.net.
NHSBSA dm+d supplementary
The NHSBSA maintains a list of ATC classification and BNF codes linked to products prescribed in Primary Care. They are not an officially endorsed dm+d product and are provided for their own business purposes.
Status: Supported
NHSBSA dm+d test files
Test files to preview dm+d changes to system suppliers and developers.