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formulation external identifier

form_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The external system reference id for a drug preparation type. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the formulation across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for formulation management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

form_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  form_ext_id VARCHAR(100),  -- formulation external identifier
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  form_ext_id as formulation_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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