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No of Identical Medicine Containers or Devices C1 (C1-C5)

Attribute Name: noOfIdenticalMedicineContainersOrDevicesCx
Data Type: Integer
Max Length: 4
Repeatable: No
Code List: No
AVP: Yes
TPD: No
Applies to: Base Unit
Last Modified: 20/11/2024
Description:

For medicines: The number of times the same container type appears in the packaged product.
For devices: The number of times the same device type appears in the packaged product.

Where a product is a kit, each separate product within the kit is entered as a component.

Example:

Product contains 5 blister packs, each with 10 tablets. Number of identical containers - “5”

Product contains 2 ampoules, each with 30mL solution. Number of identical containers - “2”

Product contains 100 loose nail files. Number of identical containers/devices - "100"

Useful Tips:

  • This attribute should be completed with reference to the 'Countable Items' attribute. Completion of the number of identical containers may depend on how the product is packaged.

  • Must be provided if Healthcare Component Type = D or M