This case-sensitive code system http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/medicationrequest-course-of-therapy
defines the following codes:
Code | Display | Definition |
continuous | Continuous long term therapy | A medication which is expected to be continued beyond the present order and which the patient should be assumed to be taking unless explicitly stopped. |
acute | Short course (acute) therapy | A medication which the patient is only expected to consume for the duration of the current order and which is not expected to be renewed. |
seasonal | Seasonal | A medication which is expected to be used on a part time basis at certain times of the year |