Package parameters are used to define the characteristics of drug packages. The parameter file specifies the identifying number, ATC code, and the minimum, usual, and maximum duration of a package, as well as the usual and minimum dose in defined daily doses (DDDs).
The following is an example of a row in a package parameters file, defining the characteristics of a drug package.
| id | ATC | min_duration | usual_duration | max_duration | usual_DDD | min_DDD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12345678 | N02BE01 | 5 | 30 | 90 | 1.0 | 0.5 |
Explanation:
id: Unique identifier of the package (e.g., product
code or VNR number).ATC: Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) code (e.g.,
N02BE01 refers to paracetamol).min_duration: Minimum expected treatment duration (in
days).usual_duration: Typical treatment duration (in
days).max_duration: Maximum expected treatment duration (in
days).usual_DDD: Usual daily dose in defined daily doses
(DDDs).min_DDD: Minimum commonly used daily dose in DDDs.data.table format)library(data.table)
package_parameters <- data.table(
id = "12345678",
ATC = "N02BE01",
min_duration = 5,
usual_duration = 30,
max_duration = 90,
usual_DDD = 1.0,
min_DDD = 0.5
)Detailed instructions how to create package parameters here.