Definition: The use or consumption of feature provided by a medicines/medication system (MS). A MS enables health professionals and health control agencies to manage the registries of medical products, drugs and medicines which can be prescribed to patients. Source: Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Source reference: https://www.himss.org/ Additional information: The Medicines/Medications System (MS) is a crucial component of modern healthcare management. It is designed to streamline the process of medication management, from prescription to administration. The system can track medication inventory, monitor patient adherence to medication regimens, alert healthcare providers to potential drug interactions or allergies, and provide analytics for optimizing medication use. It can also integrate with electronic health records (EHRs) and pharmacy systems for seamless information exchange. The MS is not only beneficial for healthcare providers but also for patients, as it can provide them with easy access to their medication information, reminders for medication intake, and tools for communicating with their healthcare providers. Example: A hospital uses the MS to manage its medication inventory, ensuring that it always has an adequate supply of necessary drugs and reducing waste from expired or unused medications. A patient uses the MS to keep track of their medication regimen, receiving reminders when it's time to take a dose or refill a prescription. A doctor uses the MS to monitor their patients' adherence to their medication regimens, enabling them to intervene promptly if a patient is not taking their medications as prescribed. A pharmacist uses the MS to check for potential drug interactions or allergies before dispensing a medication, improving patient safety. LOST view: TVA-Health eDispensation Enablers [Motivation] Identifier: http://data.europa.eu/dr8/egovera/MedicinesMedicationsSystemApplicationService EIRA traceability: eira:DigitalSolutionApplicationService ABB name: egovera:MedicinesMedicationsSystemApplicationService EIRA concept: eira:ArchitectureBuildingBlock Last modification: 2023-08-20 dct:identifier: http://data.europa.eu/dr8/egovera/MedicinesMedicationsSystemApplicationService dct:title: Medicines/Medications System (MS) Application Service