Eswatini HL7 FHIR Implementation Guide
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Resource Profile: Eswatini Medication Request Profile

Official URL: https://eswatinihie.com/fhir/StructureDefinition/SzMedicationRequest Version: 1.0.0
Active as of 2026-08-21 Computable Name: SzMedicationRequest

The Eswatini Medication Request Profile defines the constraints and usage of the HL7 FHIR MedicationRequest resource for representing requests, prescriptions, or orders for medications within the Eswatini National Digital Health Ecosystem. It provides a standardized and interoperable mechanism for documenting a clinician’s intent to prescribe or supply medication as part of patient care. This profile ensures that medication prescribing information is recorded and exchanged in a consistent, clinically meaningful, and nationally aligned manner, supporting patient safety, continuity of care, and pharmaceutical management.

Scope and Usage

This profile SHALL be used by systems that create, manage, or exchange medication prescribing or ordering information, including:

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems Prescribing and clinical decision‑support systems Pharmacy and dispensing systems Programme‑specific treatment and medication tracking platforms National health information exchange (HIE) services

The profile applies to medication requests such as:

Outpatient prescriptions Inpatient medication orders Chronic and repeat medication requests Programme‑related medication prescribing (e.g. long‑term therapies)

Each Medication Request represents a clinical intent or authorization to provide medication to a patient, regardless of whether the medication has already been dispensed or administered.

Conceptual Overview

The Eswatini Medication Request Profile represents a prescriber’s intent to initiate, continue, modify, or discontinue medication therapy. It captures what medication is being requested, for whom, and under what conditions. A medication request:

Is associated with a Patient Is typically authored by a Practitioner or authorized system May be linked to an Encounter or Episode of Care May result in one or more Medication Dispense events Has a defined lifecycle from request to completion, cancellation, or discontinuation

This distinction supports clear separation between prescribing intent and actual medication supply or use.

Usages:

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.

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. MedicationRequest 0..* MedicationRequest Ordering of medication for patient or group
... id Σ 1..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... 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 CodeableConcept Medication to be taken
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes (example): A coded concept identifying substance or product that can be ordered.
.... medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Medication to be taken
Binding: Value Set: Product Code Value Set (required)
... subject Σ 1..1 Reference(Eswatini Patient Profile) Who or group medication request is for
... encounter 0..1 Reference(Eswatini Encounter Profile) Encounter created as part of encounter/admission/stay
... authoredOn Σ 1..1 dateTime Medication Request Date
... requester Σ 0..1 Reference(Eswatini Practitioner Profile) Who/What requested the Request
... dosageInstruction S 1..* Dosage Dosage Instruction
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... text Σ 1..1 string Dosage Instruction as Text
.... doseAndRate Σ 0..* Element Amount of medication administered
..... Slices for dose[x] Σ 1..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Amount of medication per dose
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
...... dose[x]:doseQuantity SΣ 1..1 SimpleQuantity Quantity

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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 required Value Set: Product Code Value Set 📦1.0.0 This IG

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

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. MedicationRequest 0..* MedicationRequest Ordering of medication for patient or group
... id 1..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... Slices for medication[x] 1..1 CodeableConcept Medication to be taken
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
.... medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept S 1..1 CodeableConcept Medication to be taken
Binding: Value Set: Product Code Value Set (required)
... subject 1..1 Reference(Eswatini Patient Profile) Who or group medication request is for
... authoredOn 1..1 dateTime Medication Request Date
... requester 0..1 Reference(Eswatini Practitioner Profile) Who/What requested the Request
... dosageInstruction S 1..* Dosage Dosage Instruction
.... text 1..1 string Dosage Instruction as Text
.... doseAndRate
..... Slices for dose[x] 1..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Amount of medication per dose
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
...... dose[x]:doseQuantity S 1..1 SimpleQuantity Quantity

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Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
MedicationRequest.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept Base required Value Set: Product Code Value Set 📦1.0.0 This IG
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. MedicationRequest 0..* MedicationRequest Ordering of medication for patient or group
... id Σ 1..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 BindingsPurpose
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
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... 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 CodeableConcept Medication to be taken
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes (example): A coded concept identifying substance or product that can be ordered.
.... medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Medication to be taken
Binding: Value Set: Product Code Value Set (required)
... subject Σ 1..1 Reference(Eswatini Patient Profile) Who or group medication request is for
... encounter 0..1 Reference(Eswatini Encounter Profile) Encounter created as part of encounter/admission/stay
... supportingInformation 0..* Reference(Resource) Information to support ordering of the medication
... authoredOn Σ 1..1 dateTime Medication Request Date
... requester Σ 0..1 Reference(Eswatini Practitioner Profile) 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 S 1..* Dosage Dosage Instruction
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... sequence Σ 0..1 integer The order of the dosage instructions
.... text Σ 1..1 string Dosage Instruction as Text
.... additionalInstruction Σ 0..* CodeableConcept Supplemental instruction or warnings to the patient - e.g. "with meals", "may cause drowsiness"
Binding: SNOMEDCTAdditionalDosageInstructions (example): A coded concept identifying additional instructions such as "take with water" or "avoid operating heavy machinery".
.... patientInstruction Σ 0..1 string Patient or consumer oriented instructions
.... timing Σ 0..1 Timing When medication should be administered
.... asNeeded[x] Σ 0..1 Take "as needed" (for x)
Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationAsNeededReasonCodes (example): A coded concept identifying the precondition that should be met or evaluated prior to consuming or administering a medication dose. For example "pain", "30 minutes prior to sexual intercourse", "on flare-up" etc.
..... asNeededBoolean boolean
..... asNeededCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... site Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Body site to administer to
Binding: SNOMEDCTAnatomicalStructureForAdministrationSiteCodes (example): A coded concept describing the site location the medicine enters into or onto the body.
.... route Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept How drug should enter body
Binding: SNOMEDCTRouteCodes (example): A coded concept describing the route or physiological path of administration of a therapeutic agent into or onto the body of a subject.
.... method Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Technique for administering medication
Binding: SNOMEDCTAdministrationMethodCodes (example): A coded concept describing the technique by which the medicine is administered.
.... doseAndRate Σ 0..* Element Amount of medication administered
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... type Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept The kind of dose or rate specified
Binding: DoseAndRateType (example): The kind of dose or rate specified.
..... Slices for dose[x] Σ 1..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Amount of medication per dose
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
...... dose[x]:doseQuantity SΣ 1..1 SimpleQuantity Quantity
..... rate[x] Σ 0..1 Amount of medication per unit of time
...... rateRatio Ratio
...... rateRange Range
...... rateQuantity Quantity(SimpleQuantity)
.... maxDosePerPeriod Σ 0..1 Ratio Upper limit on medication per unit of time
.... maxDosePerAdministration Σ 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Upper limit on medication per administration
.... maxDosePerLifetime Σ 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Upper limit on medication per lifetime of the patient
... 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

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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 required Value Set: Product Code Value Set 📦1.0.0 This IG
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.dosageInstruction.​additionalInstruction Base example SNOMED CT Additional Dosage Instructions 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.​asNeeded[x] Base example SNOMED CT Medication As Needed Reason Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.​site Base example SNOMED CT Anatomical Structure for Administration Site Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.​route Base example SNOMED CT Route Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.​method Base example SNOMED CT Administration Method Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.​doseAndRate.type Base example DoseAndRateType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.substitution.​allowed[x] Base example ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode 📦3.0.0 THO v7.3
MedicationRequest.substitution.​reason Base example SubstanceAdminSubstitutionReason 📦3.0.0 THO v7.3

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

Mandatory: 5 elements(2 nested mandatory elements)
Must-Support: 3 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of MedicationRequest.medication[x]
  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.doseAndRate.dose[x]

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. MedicationRequest 0..* MedicationRequest Ordering of medication for patient or group
... id Σ 1..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... 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 CodeableConcept Medication to be taken
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes (example): A coded concept identifying substance or product that can be ordered.
.... medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Medication to be taken
Binding: Value Set: Product Code Value Set (required)
... subject Σ 1..1 Reference(Eswatini Patient Profile) Who or group medication request is for
... encounter 0..1 Reference(Eswatini Encounter Profile) Encounter created as part of encounter/admission/stay
... authoredOn Σ 1..1 dateTime Medication Request Date
... requester Σ 0..1 Reference(Eswatini Practitioner Profile) Who/What requested the Request
... dosageInstruction S 1..* Dosage Dosage Instruction
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... text Σ 1..1 string Dosage Instruction as Text
.... doseAndRate Σ 0..* Element Amount of medication administered
..... Slices for dose[x] Σ 1..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Amount of medication per dose
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
...... dose[x]:doseQuantity SΣ 1..1 SimpleQuantity Quantity

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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 required Value Set: Product Code Value Set 📦1.0.0 This IG

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

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. MedicationRequest 0..* MedicationRequest Ordering of medication for patient or group
... id 1..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... Slices for medication[x] 1..1 CodeableConcept Medication to be taken
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
.... medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept S 1..1 CodeableConcept Medication to be taken
Binding: Value Set: Product Code Value Set (required)
... subject 1..1 Reference(Eswatini Patient Profile) Who or group medication request is for
... authoredOn 1..1 dateTime Medication Request Date
... requester 0..1 Reference(Eswatini Practitioner Profile) Who/What requested the Request
... dosageInstruction S 1..* Dosage Dosage Instruction
.... text 1..1 string Dosage Instruction as Text
.... doseAndRate
..... Slices for dose[x] 1..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Amount of medication per dose
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
...... dose[x]:doseQuantity S 1..1 SimpleQuantity Quantity

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Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
MedicationRequest.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept Base required Value Set: Product Code Value Set 📦1.0.0 This IG

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. MedicationRequest 0..* MedicationRequest Ordering of medication for patient or group
... id Σ 1..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 BindingsPurpose
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
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... 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 CodeableConcept Medication to be taken
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes (example): A coded concept identifying substance or product that can be ordered.
.... medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Medication to be taken
Binding: Value Set: Product Code Value Set (required)
... subject Σ 1..1 Reference(Eswatini Patient Profile) Who or group medication request is for
... encounter 0..1 Reference(Eswatini Encounter Profile) Encounter created as part of encounter/admission/stay
... supportingInformation 0..* Reference(Resource) Information to support ordering of the medication
... authoredOn Σ 1..1 dateTime Medication Request Date
... requester Σ 0..1 Reference(Eswatini Practitioner Profile) 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 S 1..* Dosage Dosage Instruction
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... sequence Σ 0..1 integer The order of the dosage instructions
.... text Σ 1..1 string Dosage Instruction as Text
.... additionalInstruction Σ 0..* CodeableConcept Supplemental instruction or warnings to the patient - e.g. "with meals", "may cause drowsiness"
Binding: SNOMEDCTAdditionalDosageInstructions (example): A coded concept identifying additional instructions such as "take with water" or "avoid operating heavy machinery".
.... patientInstruction Σ 0..1 string Patient or consumer oriented instructions
.... timing Σ 0..1 Timing When medication should be administered
.... asNeeded[x] Σ 0..1 Take "as needed" (for x)
Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationAsNeededReasonCodes (example): A coded concept identifying the precondition that should be met or evaluated prior to consuming or administering a medication dose. For example "pain", "30 minutes prior to sexual intercourse", "on flare-up" etc.
..... asNeededBoolean boolean
..... asNeededCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... site Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Body site to administer to
Binding: SNOMEDCTAnatomicalStructureForAdministrationSiteCodes (example): A coded concept describing the site location the medicine enters into or onto the body.
.... route Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept How drug should enter body
Binding: SNOMEDCTRouteCodes (example): A coded concept describing the route or physiological path of administration of a therapeutic agent into or onto the body of a subject.
.... method Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Technique for administering medication
Binding: SNOMEDCTAdministrationMethodCodes (example): A coded concept describing the technique by which the medicine is administered.
.... doseAndRate Σ 0..* Element Amount of medication administered
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... type Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept The kind of dose or rate specified
Binding: DoseAndRateType (example): The kind of dose or rate specified.
..... Slices for dose[x] Σ 1..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Amount of medication per dose
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
...... dose[x]:doseQuantity SΣ 1..1 SimpleQuantity Quantity
..... rate[x] Σ 0..1 Amount of medication per unit of time
...... rateRatio Ratio
...... rateRange Range
...... rateQuantity Quantity(SimpleQuantity)
.... maxDosePerPeriod Σ 0..1 Ratio Upper limit on medication per unit of time
.... maxDosePerAdministration Σ 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Upper limit on medication per administration
.... maxDosePerLifetime Σ 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Upper limit on medication per lifetime of the patient
... 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

doco 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 required Value Set: Product Code Value Set 📦1.0.0 This IG
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.dosageInstruction.​additionalInstruction Base example SNOMED CT Additional Dosage Instructions 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.​asNeeded[x] Base example SNOMED CT Medication As Needed Reason Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.​site Base example SNOMED CT Anatomical Structure for Administration Site Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.​route Base example SNOMED CT Route Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.​method Base example SNOMED CT Administration Method Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.​doseAndRate.type Base example DoseAndRateType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.substitution.​allowed[x] Base example ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode 📦3.0.0 THO v7.3
MedicationRequest.substitution.​reason Base example SubstanceAdminSubstitutionReason 📦3.0.0 THO v7.3

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

Mandatory: 5 elements(2 nested mandatory elements)
Must-Support: 3 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of MedicationRequest.medication[x]
  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.doseAndRate.dose[x]

 

Other representations of profile: CSV, Excel, Schematron

Notes:

Core Data Requirements

The profile constrains the base MedicationRequest resource to ensure capture of essential prescribing information, including:

Medication request status, reflecting the state of the order Intent, indicating that the request is a prescription or order Medication, identifying the medication being requested Subject (Patient) for whom the medication is intended Authored date, indicating when the request was made Requester, identifying the prescriber or requesting entity Dosage instructions, where applicable, to guide medication use

These elements support safe prescribing, accurate fulfillment, and continuity of medication therapy.

Interoperability and National Alignment

This profile is designed to:

Conform to HL7 FHIR R4 MedicationRequest semantics Support interoperability within the Eswatini National HIE Enable integration between prescribing systems and pharmacy systems Support national pharmaceutical reporting, monitoring, and treatment programmes

Standardized medication request data enables consistency in prescribing practices and improves information sharing across care settings.

Data Quality and Conformance

Systems claiming conformance to this profile SHALL:

Populate all required and Must Support elements defined by the profile Ensure medication requests accurately reflect clinical intent Maintain appropriate request status values throughout the medication request lifecycle

Optional elements from the base MedicationRequest resource may be used where relevant, provided they do not conflict with the constraints defined in this profile.

Extensibility

The Eswatini Medication Request Profile supports extensibility through standard FHIR mechanisms. Additional prescribing‑related details—such as programme indicators, treatment guidelines, or authorization attributes—may be introduced using FHIR extensions, subject to national governance and approval.

Summary

The Eswatini Medication Request Profile provides a standardized and interoperable representation of medication prescribing intent, supporting safe and effective medication use, coordinated pharmaceutical care, and reliable information exchange across systems. Adoption of this profile strengthens prescribing workflows, improves medication traceability, and enhances interoperability throughout the Kingdom of Eswatini.