Use this form to edit a drug class classifications or drug class code domain. A drug class is a grouping of drug products based on various criteria that can include similarity of chemical structure, clinical indications, pharmacology, and therapeutic activity.
To Edit:
Search for a domain. See Search for Domains for search instructions.
Review a domain. See View and Edit Domain Fields for general instructions.
See the fields list below for information on current value fields.
Field List Current Values
Fields with a red asterisk are required fields that you must complete.
Classification [* R]
The drug class Classification. Read-only field.
Code [* R]
The drug class Code .Read-only field.
Description
Enter a drug class Description and click the Save Changes button.
Parent Class
Enter a drug class parent and click the Save Changes button.
Type *
Select a drug class Type from the drop-down list and click the Save Changes button.
VUID [R]
Enter a VA Unique Identifier. Read-only field.
Effective Dates [R]
The Effective Date related to the status in the Status file. Read-only field.
Excluded
Drug classes marked as excluded will default to tier 0 when a copay tier record is added to the associated product, to change a product to be excluded check the excluded box and click the Save Changes button.
Item Status [* R]
The status of the item. Read-only field.
Master Entry for VUID [R]
The Master Entry for the VA Unique Identifier. Read-only field.
NDF IEN [R]
The National Drug File (NDF) Internal Entry Number (IEN). Read-only field.
Figure: Edit VA Drug Class Sample