What is drug category in SAP IS-HMED - Clinical System?

SAP Term: drug category

• Component: IS-HMED

• Component Name: Clinical System

• Description: Determines whether a drug is a standard drug, an infusion, a nutritional solution, and so on, and whether this drug is changeable, fixed, or standard. You can use the drug category to control which screen area should be available in the order for entering specially required data for a specific drug category for example, information concerning the flow rate of an infusion.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Drug category is a classification system used in the IS-HMED Clinical System of SAP to categorize drugs according to their therapeutic effects. It is used to help healthcare professionals quickly identify the most appropriate drug for a particular patient. The categories are based on the World Health Organization's Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) classification system. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In the IS-HMED Clinical System, drug categories are used to group drugs according to their therapeutic effects. This allows healthcare professionals to quickly identify the most appropriate drug for a particular patient. The categories are based on the World Health Organization's ATC classification system, which is divided into 14 main groups and further subdivided into subgroups. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the drug category system in the IS-HMED Clinical System, it is important to remember that each drug has its own unique properties and should be used with caution. It is also important to consult with a healthcare professional before administering any medication. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The World Health Organization's ATC classification system can be found at https://www.who.int/medicines/areas/quality_safety/ATC_classification_system/en/. For more information about the IS-HMED Clinical System, please visit https://www.sap.com/products/is-hmed-clinical-system.html.