Unified Medical Language System® (UMLS®)
Appendix 3 - RxNorm Dose Form Groups (TTY=DFG)
Dose form group (TTY=DFG) is a term type that serves as a grouping of dose forms (TTY=DF) related by route of administration (i.e., Topical) or dose form (i.e., Pill). DFG, along with SCDG and SBDG term types, are meant to be used in medication application interfaces. Instead of users scrolling through a long list of drugs with many different dose forms, the DFG/SCDG/SBDG group dose forms for shorter, more manageable drug lists.
This is the list of available dose form groups and the dose forms they group together:
Topical Product
Includes these dose forms:
- 16 Hour Transdermal Patch
- 24 Hour Transdermal Patch
- 72 Hour Transdermal Patch
- Augmented Topical Cream
- Augmented Topical Gel
- Augmented Topical Lotion
- Augmented Topical Ointment
- Biweekly Transdermal Patch
- Medicated Pad
- Medicated Tape
- Patch
- Powder Spray
- Topical Cake
- Topical Cream
- Topical Foam
- Topical Gel
- Topical Lotion
- Topical Oil
- Topical Ointment
- Topical Powder
- Topical Solution
- Topical Spray
- Transdermal Patch
- Weekly Transdermal Patch
Inhalant Product
Includes these dose forms:
- Dry Powder Inhaler
- Gas
- Gas for Inhalation
- Inhalant
- Inhalant Powder
- Inhalant Solution
- Metered Dose Inhaler
- Nasal Inhalant
- Nasal Inhaler
- Nasal Spray
Medicated Pad or Tape
Includes these dose forms:
- Medicated Pad
- Medicated Tape
Vaginal Product
Includes these dose forms:
- Douche
- Vaginal Cream
- Vaginal Foam
- Vaginal Gel
- Vaginal Ointment
- Vaginal Powder
- Vaginal Ring
- Vaginal Spray
- Vaginal Suppository
- Vaginal Tablet
Injectable Product
Includes these dose forms:
- Injectable Solution
- Injectable Suspension
- Intramuscular Solution
- Intramuscular Suspension
- Intrathecal Suspension
- Intravenous Solution
- Intravenous Suspension
- Prefilled Syringe
Rectal Product
Includes these dose forms:
- Enema
- Rectal Cream
- Rectal Foam
- Rectal Gel
- Rectal Ointment
- Rectal Powder
- Rectal Solution
- Rectal Spray
- Rectal Suppository
- Rectal Suspension
Mucosal Product
Includes these dose forms:
- Mucosal Spray
- Mucous Membrane Topical Solution
Nasal Product
Includes these dose forms:
- Nasal Cream
- Nasal Gel
- Nasal Inhalant
- Nasal Inhaler
- Nasal Ointment
- Nasal Solution
- Nasal Spray
- Nasal Suspension
Oral Product
Includes these dose forms:
- Bar
- Buccal Film
- Buccal Tablet
- Chewable Bar
- Chewable Tablet
- Chewing Gum
- Crystals
- Disintegrating Tablet
- Elixir
- Enteric Coated Capsule
- Enteric Coated Tablet
- Extended Release Capsule
- Extended Release Enteric Coated Capsule
- Extended Release Enteric Coated Tablet
- Extended Release Suspension
- Extended Release Tablet
- Flakes
- Granules
- Lozenge
- Oral Capsule
- Oral Cream
- Oral Foam
- Oral Gel
- Oral Ointment
- Oral Paste
- Oral Powder
- Oral Solution
- Oral Spray
- Oral Strip
- Oral Suspension
- Oral Tablet
- Pellet
- Pudding
- Sublingual Tablet
- Sustained Release Buccal Tablet
- Wafer
Dental Product
Includes these dose forms:
- Mouthwash
- Toothpaste
Pill
Includes these dose forms:
- Buccal Tablet
- Chewable Tablet
- Disintegrating Tablet
- Enteric Coated Capsule
- Enteric Coated Tablet
- Extended Release Capsule
- Extended Release Enteric Coated Capsule
- Extended Release Enteric Coated Tablet
- Extended Release Tablet
- Oral Capsule
- Oral Tablet
- Sublingual Tablet
- Sustained Release Buccal Tablet
Otic Product
Includes these dose forms:
- Otic Cream
- Otic Ointment
- Otic Solution
- Otic Suspension
Ophthalmic Product
Includes these dose forms:
- Ophthalmic Cream
- Ophthalmic Gel
- Ophthalmic Irrigation Solution
- Ophthalmic Ointment
- Ophthalmic Solution
- Ophthalmic Suspension
Drug Implant Product
Includes these dose forms:
- Drug Implant
- Vaginal Ring
Oral Liquid Product
Includes these dose forms:
- Elixir
- Extended Release Suspension
- Mouthwash
- Oral Solution
- Oral Spray
- Oral Suspension
Intraperitoneal Product
Includes this dose form:
- Intraperitoneal Solution
Irrigation Product
Includes this dose form:
- Irrigation Solution
Paste Product
Includes these dose forms:
- Oral Paste
- Paste
- Toothpaste
Prefilled Applicator Product
Includes this dose form:
- Prefilled Applicator
Urethral Product
Includes these dose forms:
- Urethral Suppository
- Urethral Gel
Crystal Product
Includes this dose form:
- Crystals
Buccal Product
Includes these dose forms:
- Buccal Film
- Buccal Tablet
- Sustained Release Buccal Tablet
Lozenge Product
Includes this dose form:
- Lozenge
Mouthwash Product
Includes this dose form:
- Mouthwash
Oral Ointment Product
Includes this dose form:
- Oral Ointment
Oral Cream Product
Includes this dose form:
- Oral Cream
Sublingual Product
Includes this dose form:
- Sublingual Tablet
Toothpaste Product
Includes this dose form:
- Toothpaste
Granule Product
Includes this dose form:
- Granules
Oral Foam Product
Includes this dose form:
- Oral Foam
Oral Paste Product
Includes these dose forms:
- Oral Paste
- Toothpaste
Oral Powder Product
Includes this dose form:
- Oral Powder
Wafer Product
Includes this dose form:
- Wafer
Disintegrating Oral Product
Includes this dose form:
- Disintegrating Tablet
Pellet Product
Includes this dose form:
- Pellet
Shampoo Product
Includes this dose form:
- Medicated Shampoo
Chewable Product
Includes these dose forms:
- Chewable Bar
- Chewable Tablet
- Chewing Gum
Flake Product
Includes this dose form:
- Flakes
Oral Spray Product
Includes this dose form:
- Oral Spray
Pudding Product
Includes this dose form:
- Pudding
Oral Strip Product
Includes this dose form:
- Oral Strip
Soap Product
Includes these dose forms:
- Bar Soap
- Medicated Bar Soap
- Medicated Liquid Soap
Oral Gel Product
Includes this dose form:
- Oral Gel
Transdermal Product
Includes this dose form:
- Transdermal Patch
