August Release - 08/02/2021
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Sources
The following sources with version names in bold have been updated since the previous RxNorm release:
| Source Name | SAB | Version |
|---|---|---|
| Vaccines Administered | CVX | CVX_2021_05_20 |
| DrugBank | DRUGBANK | DRUGBANK5.0_2021_07_08 |
| Gold Standard Drug Database | GS | GS_2021_07_14 |
| Multum MediSource Lexicon | MMSL | MMSL_2021_07_01 |
| Micromedex RED BOOK | MMX | MMX_2021_07_12 |
| FDA Structured Product Labels | MTHSPL | MTHSPL_2021_07_23 |
| FDB MedKnowledge (formerly NDDF Plus) | NDDF | NDDF_2021_07_14 |
| RxNorm normalized names and codes | RXNORM | RXNORM_20AA_210802F |
| USP Compendial Nomenclature | USP | USP_2021_07_15 |
| Veterans Health Administration National Drug File | VANDF | VANDF_2021_06_30 |
The following sources have not been updated since the previous RxNorm release:
| Source Name | SAB | Version |
|---|---|---|
| Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System | ATC | ATC_2021 |
| Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) | MSH | MSH2021_2021_01_25 |
| CMS Formulary Reference File | MTHCMSFRF | MTHCMSFRF_2020 |
| US Edition of SNOMED CT (drug information) | SNOMEDCT_US | SNOMEDCT_US_2021_01_31 |
*Reminder: As of October 2017, Medi-Span data will not be included in the RxNorm or UMLS releases. If you have questions about Medi-Span, please contact: medispan-support@wolterskluwer.com.
RXNORM DATA CHANGES
Propoven Concept will use Precise Ingredient Name
Propoven is a sedative allowed under the U.S. Food & Drug Administration Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The active ingredient in the Propoven concept name will change from “propofol” to “propofol lipid emulsion” starting with the August 2021 release. The RxNorm Concept Unique Identifier (RXCUI) will remain the same.
Here is the new SBD Concept Name using the precise ingredient “propofol lipid emulsion” and the original RXCUI:
- New SBD: 100 ML propofol lipid emulsion 20 MG/ML Injection [Propoven]
- Original RXCUI: 2370236
Here is the new generic SCD name using the precise ingredient “propofol lipid emulsion” and original RXCUI:
- New SCD: 100 ML propofol lipid emulsion 20 MG/ML Injection
- Original RXCUI: 2370234
NOTICE OF UPCOMING DATA CHANGES
As a courtesy to users, this section provides advance notice of possible upcoming RxNorm data changes. More information about each change will be provided or repeated in the future. Please note that planned data changes and timelines may change if issues arise.
REMINDER: Basis of Strength (BoSS) Attributes Changing Fall 2021 (at the earliest)
Several BoSS attributes are planned to change this fall. A specific month is not available, but is likely to occur September 2021 at the earliest. Below are more details. Please plan accordingly.
- BoSS Attributes Moving:
- RXN_BOSS_AI, RXN_BOSS_AM, and RXN_BOSS_FROM attributes will change from being present on an SCDC to an SCD, likewise on an SBDC to an SBD
- Please note that this change will initially affect many but not all relevant concepts. For example, some products, such as medical gases and multi-ingredient products including multivitamins, will be addressed at a later time.
- BoSS Attribute Name Changes:
- RXN_BOSS_AI will be renamed RXN_AI
- RXN_BOSS_AM will be renamed RXN_AM
Data Counts
| Term Type or Attribute | Number |
|---|---|
| Active GPCKs | 450 |
| Active BPCKs | 532 |
| Active SCDs | 17101 |
| Active SBDs | 9490 |
| Active RXNORM MINs | 3748 |
| Active RXNORM INs | 13470 |
| Active RXNORM PINs | 3131 |
| Active RXNORM BNs | 5156 |
| Active RXNORM DFs | 121 |
| Obsolete GPCKs | 242 |
| Obsolete BPCKs | 207 |
| Obsolete SCDs | 18398 |
| Obsolete SBDs | 10866 |
| Obsolete RXNORM MINs | 0 |
| Obsolete RXNORM INs | 0 |
| Obsolete RXNORM PINs | 0 |
| Obsolete RXNORM BNs | 6130 |
| Obsolete RXNORM DFs | 63 |
| Editor-suppressed SCDs | 1837 |
| Editor-suppressed SBDs | 1514 |
| SAB=RXNORM NDCs | 253493 |
| Distinct SAB=RXNORM NDCs | 253493 |
Last Reviewed: August 2, 2021