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dm+d was developed as a stand-alone product which could be implemented in systems independent of the strategic clinical terminology solution the NHS was committed to - SNOMED CT® (Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine Clinical Terms). However, it…

The NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices (dm+d) is a dictionary of descriptions and codes which cover product information about medicines and devices in use across the NHS. It is the recognised NHS standard (SCCI0052) for uniquely identifying…

You will need to submit a dm+d issue notification form if you: have a complaint are dissatisfied with the service believe there is a major safety issue, risk or something unacceptable This form must be emailed to dmdenquiries@nhsbsa.nhs.uk.…

The NHS Business Services Authority is responsible for the Healthy Start service through which eligible applicants can get help to pay for specified food items as well as free vitamins. Why we process your information We will use the information…

Latest version NICE Technology Appraisals in the NHS in England (Innovation Scorecard) - to December 2024 Previous versions NICE Technology Appraisals in the NHS in England (Innovation Scorecard) - to June 2024 NICE Technology Appraisals in…

Overview Published 24 April 2025. Summary The Innovation Scorecard reports on the use of medicines and medicine groupings in the NHS in England, which have been positively appraised by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE…

Background In December 2011, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) set out plans to support the development, adoption and spread of innovation in the NHS. It published a report titled 'Innovation, Health and Wealth, accelerating adoption…

Key findings The comparison of expected uptake to the actual volume of medicines used in the NHS in England is available in the national level medicine groupings interactive dashboard. The expected uptake is shown where it has been possible to…

Introduction This section explains the use of Assumed Daily Doses (ADDs) for measuring medicine utilisation in the Innovation Scorecard. It discusses why ADDs are used, how they are used in calculations, and the principles applied to assign ADDs.…

Introduction This section of the report aims to provide users with an evidence-based assessment of the quality of the publication outputs. The quality of the outputs is assessed based on the 9 European Statistical System (ESS) quality dimensions…