Synonyms
Synonyms provide multi-source synonym aggregation for improved search and matching.
Overview
Synonyms aggregate alternative names, brand names, and common identifiers from multiple sources to improve search capabilities and enable better matching across different data sources and systems.
Schema
| Column Name | Description | Tests |
|---|---|---|
drug_id | RxNorm RXCUI identifier for the drug product. Can be either a brand product (SBD/BPCK) or clinical product (SCD/GPCK). References product-level RxNorm concepts. | not_null |
synonym | Alternative name or synonym for the drug. Format and content vary by source: RXNORM includes PSN (prescribable name), SY (synonym), TMSY (tall man synonym), and ET (entry term) from RxNorm; NADAC includes NDC description text from the NADAC dataset; FDA includes formatted product name combining nonproprietary name, strength, dosage form, and proprietary name (brand name) if available. | |
source | Source system for the synonym. Allowable values are: 'RXNORM' (From RxNorm concept synonyms), 'NADAC' (From National Average Drug Acquisition Cost descriptions), 'FDA' (From FDA NDC Directory product listings). | accepted_values: ['RXNORM', 'NADAC', 'FDA'] |
Key Features
- Multi-Source Aggregation: Combine synonyms from various authoritative sources
- Brand Name Variations: Track different brand names and variations
- Common Names: Include common or colloquial names for drugs
- Search Enhancement: Improve search results through comprehensive synonym coverage
- Matching Algorithms: Support for fuzzy matching and cross-reference lookups
Use Cases
- Enhanced search functionality
- Data integration and matching
- Cross-system interoperability
- User-friendly product discovery
- Brand name resolution