Stream: implementers
Topic: Immunization manufacturer
Giorgio Cangioli (Jan 28 2021 at 14:43):
Looking at the immunization manufacturer element I was wondering if this element represents only the actual manufacturer ("the organisation that holds the authorisation for the manufacturing process") or if it is a more comprehensive element covering any organization having any kind of 'ownership' with the product (as manufacturer , as marketing authorization holder (MAH), as dealer...).
I'm asking that because looking at some immunization data sets currently under development there are some referring the MAH, others the manufacturer and assuming they are using these terms appropriately (i.e. by using the IDMP definitions) I was wondering if both map in the manufacturer element or not....
Craig Newman (Jan 28 2021 at 22:30):
We haven't had discussions that in depth. I know in the v2 world, there have been similar issues, mostly around relabelers (companies that purchase vaccine and then package them with the things necessary to administer the dose such as gloves and swabs). As well, it gets complicated when one company is acquired by another but maintains some level of autonomy. This may be complicated because only one manufacturer is allowed. The Public Health WG has an Immunization session planned for WGM Friday Q2 if you're available and want to come discuss further.
Jose Costa Teixeira (Jan 28 2021 at 23:47):
This is another example why Immunization should use a reference to a Medication.
Floyd Eisenberg (Jan 29 2021 at 19:50):
Copied from Immunization status thread: Sorry because I'm new to this thread and you may have considered this option. The MedicationKnowledge http://build.fhir.org/medicationknowledge.html resource may be a way to handle the immunization product details/metadata.
Last updated: Apr 12 2022 at 19:14 UTC
