GS Source Information
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Source Synopsis
Web site:
https://www.elsevier.com/solutions/drug-database
Authority
Elsevier is a leading developer of clinical information software, services and solutions.
Purpose
The purpose of the Gold Standard Drug Database (formerly Alchemy) is to supply healthcare systems and applications with built-in integrated functionality, reliable content and decision support tools.
Description
Gold Standard Drug Database includes drug product data, drug images, pricing information, professional monographs, patient education and clinical decision support data.
RxNorm Scope
The RxNorm representation of the Gold Standard Drug Database includes only branded clinical drugs, generic clinical drugs, and ingredients.
Audience
Gold Standard Drug Database is used by health care professionals and organizations.
Update Frequency
Gold Standard Drug Database is updated regularly.
RxNorm Update Frequency
Gold Standard Drug Database is updated in each RxNorm monthly release.
Sites Consulted
- Gold Standard Drug Database [Internet]. Global (English): Elsevier; c2018. [cited 2018 Dec 12]. Available from: https://www.elsevier.com/solutions/drug-database
Metadata
Field | Value |
---|---|
Short Name | Gold Standard Drug Database |
Family | GS |
Source Restriction Level | 3 |
Language | ENG |
License Contact | RxNorm Customer Service U.S. National Library of Medicine 8600 Rockville Pike Bethesda MD United States 20894 (888) FIND-NLM rxnorminfo@nlm.nih.gov https://www.nlm.nih.gov/research/umls/rxnorm/ |
Content Contact | Kay Morgan (813) 579-3882 (813) 579-2786 morgan.k@goldstandard.com |
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RxNorm Representation (currently unavailable)
Data Examples with Sample Database Queries
This section lists source terminology specific data examples and sample database queries using Structured Query Language (SQL) to obtain the data. For more information about RxNorm data and files, see the RxNorm Technical Documentation.
Names and Codes in RXNCONSO.RRF
Here are sample source terminology code, source string, RxNorm Concept Unique Identifier (RXCUI), RxNorm string, term type (TTY), and suppress values.
SOURCE_CODE | SOURCE_STR | RXCUI | RXNORM_STR | RXNORM_TTY | SUPPRESS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
586 | Ibuprofen 200mg Oral tablet | 310965 | Ibuprofen 200 MG Oral Tablet | SCD | N |
Here is a sample database query to retrieve the data above:
SELECT distinct rc1.code as source_code, rc1.str as source_str, rc1.rxcui, rc2.str as rxnorm_str, rc2.tty as rxnorm_tty , rc2.suppress
FROM rxnconso rc1, rxnconso rc2
WHERE rc1.code = '586'
AND rc1.sab = 'GS'
AND rc1.rxcui = rc2.rxcui
AND rc2.sab = 'RXNORM'
AND rc2.tty in ('SCD','SBD','GPCK','BPCK');
Names and Relationships in RXNCONSO.RRF and RXNREL.RRF
Here are sample source terminology code, source string, RXCUI, relationship name, RxNorm term type (TTY), RxNorm brand name, and suppress values.
SOURCE_CODE | SOURCE_STR | RXCUI | RELA | RXNORM_TTY | RXNORM_BN | SUPPRESS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1611 | ibuprofen | 5640 | has_tradename | BN | Pediacare Fever | N |
1611 | ibuprofen | 5640 | has_tradename | BN | Xylon | N |
1611 | ibuprofen | 5640 | has_tradename | BN | Dragon Tabs | N |
1611 | ibuprofen | 5640 | has_tradename | BN | Ibutab | N |
Here is a sample database query to retrieve the data above:
SELECT distinct rc1.code as source_code, rc1.str as source_str, rc1.rxcui, rr.rela, rc2.tty as rxnorm_tty, rc2.str as rxnorm_bn, rc2.suppress
FROM rxnconso rc1, rxnrel rr, rxnconso rc2
WHERE rc1.code = '1611'
AND rc1.sab = 'GS'
AND rc1.rxcui = rr.rxcui2
AND rr.rela = 'has_tradename'
AND rr.rxcui1 = rc2.rxcui
AND rc2.sab = 'RXNORM'
AND rc2.tty = 'BN'
ORDER BY suppress;
National Drug Code (NDC) and Names in RXNSAT.RRF and RXNCONSO.RRF
Here are sample source NDC, RXCUI, TTY, RxNorm string, and suppress values.
NDC | RXCUI | RXNORM_TTY | RXNORM_STR | SUPPRESS |
---|---|---|---|---|
00113-0628-71 | 310965 | SCD | Ibuprofen 200 MG Oral Tablet | N |
00113-0995-85 | 310965 | SCD | Ibuprofen 200 MG Oral Tablet | N |
00904-7915-24 | 310965 | SCD | Ibuprofen 200 MG Oral Tablet | N |
11845-0977-07 | 310965 | SCD | Ibuprofen 200 MG Oral Tablet | N |
Here is a sample database query to retrieve the data above:
SELECT distinct rs.atv as ndc, rs.rxcui, rc.tty as rxnorm_tty, rc.str as rxnorm_str, rs.suppress
FROM rxnsat rs, rxnconso rc
WHERE rs.atn = 'NDC'
AND rs.sab = 'GS'
AND rs.rxcui = rc.rxcui
AND rc.sab = 'RXNORM'
AND rc.tty in ('SCD','SBD','GPCK','BPCK')
AND rc.rxcui = '310965'
ORDER BY suppress;
Last Reviewed: March 31, 2020