
**Example Usage Scenarios:**

The following are example usage scenarios for the US Core-MedicationDispense
profile:

-  Fetching dispense statuses for medications that have been prescribed to a particular patient
-  [Record or update] dispense statuses for medications that have been prescribed for a particular
    patient

### Mandatory and Must Support Data Elements

The following data elements must always be present ([Mandatory] definition) or must be supported if the data is present in the sending system ([Must Support] definition). They are presented below in a simple human-readable explanation. Profile specific guidance and examples are provided as well. The [Formal Views] below provides the formal summary, definitions, and terminology requirements.

**Each MedicationDispense Must Have:**

1. a status (e.g., dispensed, not dispensed)
2. a medication<sup>1</sup>
3. a patient

**Each MedicationDispense Must Support:**

1. the encounter associated with the dispense
2. who dispensed the medication<sup>2</sup>
3. the authorizing prescription
4. type of dispense (e.g., partially dispensed)
5. the quantity dispensed
6. a date for when medication was dispensed to the patient
7. free text dosage instructions (the *SIG*)
8. when medication should be administered
9. the route of administration
10. the dose and rate

<sup>1,2</sup> see guidance below

### Profile Specific Implementation Guidance

This section provides detailed implementation guidance for the US Core Profile to support implementation and certification.

* The MedicationDispense resource is used to represent the USCDI medication fill status.
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