Domain Mapping Tab

This tab allows you to match FDB concepts to VA Drug Concepts. The system uses these matches to create better auto matching and updating algorithms. 

To see this tab, you must be assigned the role of National Supervisor. See Identity Management for more information on roles.

To Match:

  1. Click the Domain Mapping tab. The system opens the page.

  2. In Domain, select a domain from the drop-down list. See the Drug Concept Type list below for more information.

  3. In Entry Date, enter a date using the format DD-Mon-YYYY. Only terms added after this date appear in results.

  4. Click the Search button. The system displays results below.

  5. In the FDB Term List, click an Associated PPS-N Term to select that term to match the FDB term. The system highlights the selected term.

  6. In the PPS-N Term List, click a term to match. The system adds the selected term to the Associated PPS-N Term field.

  7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to match additional terms.

  8. Click the Submit button. The system saves changes to the database.

  9. To make corrections, click the Clear button to reload the page from the database. Any changes you have made since the Submit button was pressed are lost.

Figure: Domain Mapping Tab

Domain Mapping Tab

Drug Concept Types

Drug Class

A Drug Class is a group of medications that may work in the same way, have a similar chemical structure, or are used to treat the same health condition.

Drug Ingredient

The Drug Ingredient is the substance in a pharmaceutical drug that is biologically active. Some medications may contain more than one active ingredient.

Drug Unit

The unit of measure of a drug.

Dosage Form

The Dosage Form is the physical form of a dose of a chemical compound used as a drug or medication intended for administration or consumption. The route of administration for drug delivery is dependents on the dosage form of the substance.

Generic Name

The term Generic Name has several meanings.
-- The chemical name of the drug
-- A term referring to the chemical makeup of a drug rather than the advertised brand name under which the drug is sold
-- A term referring to any drug marketed under its chemical name without advertising

The term Generic Name has several meanings.