The NHS’ dm+d is a dictionary of descriptions and codes which represent medicines and devices in use across the NHS. The dm+d data is refreshed weekly and contains a huge variety of information, including:
- whether a product will be reimbursed by NHSBSA, if submitted for reimbursement by a dispensing contractor
- the indicative price of each pack of a product (where a price is maintained)
- current and discontinued products and packs available from manufacturers and suppliers
Many other systems rely on the data in dm+d - for example, I think that GP surgery computer systems and the British National Formulary import data from dm+d.
You can search and access the content via the dm+d browser.
https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pharmacies-gp-practices-and-appliance-contractors/dictionary-medicines-and-devices-dmd
The dm+d is not trivial to use. But it is safe and the worst you'll do is waste a bit of time.
Product search
Find a product by name and/or supplier name. Go to the product search https://services.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/dmd-browser/search
Choose Type according to whether you want to search for a Virtual Therapeutic Moiety (VTM), Virtual Medicine Product (VMP), or and Actual Medicine Product (VMP). Enter the start of the name.
These terms are defined here:
Click on the Search button.
Code lookup
Search by ATC, GTIN, Pack or Product Order Number and SNOMED code.
Go to the code lookup https://services.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/dmd-browser/code-lookup
Select the Code type. Enter the code.
Click on the Search button.
Ingredient search
Search for an ingredient.
Go to the ingredient search https://services.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/dmd-browser/ingredient/search
Enter the ingredient name (or the first part).
Click on the Search button.
Review the results and select whichever one you want.
Help page
Find help by using the glossary or user guide.
Go to the Help page: https://services.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/dmd-browser/help-page
Read the introduction to dm+d: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pharmacies-gp-practices-and-appliance-contractors/dictionary-medicines-and-devices-dmd
Help on ‘how to search’ is document here: https://services.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/dmd-browser/product-search-overview
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